Students who enjoy figure drawing, and want to learn techniques to make their drawings even more realistic: this class is for you!
For centuries, part of an artist's classical education has included the study of the structure under the surface to help us draw more realistically.  This class is a great opportunity to practice some of those fundamental techniques!

Each of our figure drawing classes will include two segments: 
-- In the first half of class we'll do our anatomy study (muscles & bones), sketching the underlying musculature of a particular part of the body (listed on our syllabus).  Throughout the semester we'll study each section of the body from head/neck, to torso, arms, legs, hands, and feet.  We'll name and students have the option to label the relevant bones or muscles.
-- In the second half of class we'll draw a person from a dynamic and well-lit photo reference, which clearly shows the area whose anatomy was just surveyed.

Fall 2024 Syllabus!

September
3: Torso (side/back)
10: Neck & shoulder (front)
17: NO CLASS
24: Child proportions


October
1: NO CLASS
8: Arms (front)
15: Legs (front)
22: Mobility aids/enhancements
29: Hands

 
November
5: Legs (side/back)
12: Head/Face angles
19:  NO CLASS 
26:  Face features

 
December
3: Heavy bodies
10: Feet
17: Foreshortening

*Each lesson includes a full figure drawing, after our anatomy study sketch!

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In both segments of class, I draw along with the class and demonstrate our drawing's more difficult aspects such as foreshortening, muscle definition, shading, and clothing.  I encourage students to move quickly through the gesture stage, but then they may work at their own pace to refine their contour lines and add shading.  

Students may chat with one another, within the flow of the lesson.  Several times throughout the class, I'll pause to check in with everyone, but students who want feedback may ask for a drawing check at any time! Our models will be reference photos chosen for their dynamic pose and lighting.  

Intermediate/advanced figure drawing is a class best suited for students who are already fairly comfortable drawing people, and wish to develop more independence and confidence.  Students who prefer to have closer step-by-step instruction during class may be more comfortable in a class from my "Draw Together" series, however this class includes lots of support for students to develop their confidence and their "toolbox" of drawing skills!