Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Skillshare

Figure Drawing - Comprehensive Guide to Expressive Life Drawing

via Skillshare

Overview

Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only!

Drawing the human figure can be an exciting, expressive experience! I want to share with you the knowledge I've learned and equip you will the tools to create energetic, flowing figure drawings. 

In this class, you will learn: 

- General proportions for both the male and female form
- How to break the body down into geometric shapes
- Two techniques for foreshortening and perspective
- How to add color and shading to your sketches 

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Materials - What You'll Need & What I Like
  • General Proportions
  • Simplfied Construction
  • Gesture
  • Foreshortening: Two Useful Techniques
  • Shading and Accents
  • Class Project: part 1
  • Class Project: part 2

Taught by

Arleesha Yetzer

Reviews

Start your review of Figure Drawing - Comprehensive Guide to Expressive Life Drawing

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.