Drawing the Face & Figure- Introduction to Proportion & Gesture (SUMMER CAMP)
Learn to sketch people: draw the human face, and proportionate bodies in still and action poses!
Kristy Mankin
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What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will experience the most growth if techniques are practiced daily.Assessment
Lesson demonstrations will pause periodically so that students have time to show their work and receive feedback or redirection if desired.Class Experience
Interested in learning to sketch figures in natural poses, with realistic proportions? Learn face and figure proportions, practice drawing from observation, and use gesture drawing to create more lifelike drawings. Students will engage in guided drawing lessons with the teacher to practice intermediate figure drawing techniques. Each class will introduce a different technique. ****The title of this course has recently been changed for clarity. The majority of class time will be spent doing hands-on practice together. Students will follow along with teacher-led demonstrations that teach proportion "formulas," and use reference photos to practice drawing from observation. Classes will cover the following topics: Lesson 1: Proportions of the human form Lesson 2: Proportions of the human face Lesson 3: Gesture drawing & action poses Lesson 4: Clothing, shading, and background/environment *** If no class openings are available, this course is also offered in a "flexible format" option: https://outschool.com/classes/drawing-the-face-and-figure-intermediate-drawing-techniques-iX6O1kDn#us3u0MdGLD To see more of Ms. Kristy's classes, visit my teacher profile here: https://outschool.com/teachers/Kristine-Mankin#us3u0MdGLD
Learning Goals
We will practice drawing proportionate human figures in still and action poses, adding clothing, shading, and backgrounds.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be using photographs of people as references. Photographs will depict a diverse range of body types, and respect for all models will be expected. There will be no nudity, however some figures may be clothed in leotards, gym shorts, or similar. Please feel free to address concerns with me beforehand, and I will take your student's needs into consideration.
Supply List
Students will need: 1. Sketchbook or blank paper ~$10. (Available on Amazon, art supply websites such as Blick.com or School Specialty, any arts & crafts store, or-- white printer paper is also fine!) 2. Pencil & pencil sharpener ~$3. (Any no. 2 pencil will work; recommended artist brand pencils include Ticonderoga or General.) 3. Block eraser ~$2. (I prefer white block erasers such as Pentel or Staedtler, but any art eraser is fine.)
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2019
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
California Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Texas Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Nebraska at Kearney
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Texas Christian University
Figure drawing is my favorite art discipline! I have years of experience creating my own drawings and sculptures, using the human form as inspiration, and I always brought my enjoyment and expertise to my students when we created figurative artworks. I have taught figure drawing to elementary, junior high, and high school age students for over a decade, and look forward to meeting more young artists who want to learn this skill!Reviews
Live Group Class
$60
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 126 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
3-10 learners per class
