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How to Draw Action Poses for Anime and Comics | Anatomy in Action Art Class!

In this drawing class, learn the basics to create dynamic action poses, and foreshortening poses to make them appear 3D and packed with energy for cool fighting scenes. Perfect for fans of comics, manga, anime, and graphic novels.
Curious Together Arts and Humanities
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1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per week
Assessment
verbal feedback in class

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Want to develop your action poses for your drawings and comics?

Want to impress your friends, grow in confidence, and make action-packed art that you're proud of?

Then join this weekly anime art class, where I teach you to draw new action poses every single week. 

We'll cover everything from punching to climbing to swinging a bat or weapon. Drop in any week or stay for multiple--you'll learn a new pose and new techniques every single week, as well as come away with some awesome art.

Both beginners and advanced artists alike are welcome!

Students will learn not only the proportions and movements of the human figure and musculature, but how to pose characters caught in a moment of action packed movement. 

The human figure is complex, but while we refine the shapes and groups of muscles, I aim to shrink the intimidation of drawing fight sequences. By the time you complete the course, they will have become more than competent with creating action poses from memory with little reference.

You'll even use what you learn to start developing your own amazing action-packed scenes perfect for your own characters and comics.

This class is continuous and does not necessarily follow a start and end topic rhythm. New learners are welcome to join at any point. Many learners join and stay for 20, 30, 40 weeks or more! Lessons are always evolving with the class, and rather than specific lessons delivered the same way again, the lessons are adapted to create an experience of growth for as long as a learner should stay - even a full year or more! 
Here are examples of lesson topics that you may find in this class:

Hands
Punching
Feet/Legs
Kicking
Running
Head angles
Throwing
Falling/ Jumping
Sword fighting/swinging
Perspective bodies in action
Sitting poses
Relaxed standing poses

(Classes are often changed to best support the needs and interests of enrolled learners, so please message to be sure)

Supply list:
paper
pencil, eraser
optional: coloring utensils

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
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💪 KAITLYN SYDELLE, ANIME COMIC ARTIST 💪: With a B.F.A. in Graphic Design with an emphasis in Illustration from CSU Fresno, I am an experienced, award winning comic artist with several self-published titles. I have been professionally teaching comics and anime themed classes to artists of all ages since 2013, from 1-on-1 elementary sessions to college-level classrooms. I’m very passionate about everyone experiencing the confident joy of putting your ideas onto paper, and feeling your world come to life. I believe there is no such thing as a “bad” art style, and that anyone can draw given the chance. In my classes, I help guide students to develop the styles they would enjoy practicing, honing their own signature style, or having space to try a new technique! Some of my favorite hobbies outside of art are studying foreign languages and martial arts to keep my brain and body active.
Learning Goals
Become competent with creating action poses from memory with little reference.
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Supply List
Supply list:
paper
pencil, eraser
optional: coloring utensils
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Chris Hurley
Maryland Teaching Certificate
RJ Sterling
Washington Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Derrick Heisey
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Daniel Grissom, M.A.
Master's Degree from University of Massachusetts
Chris Hurley
Master's Degree in English from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Joanna Gallagher
Master's Degree in Education from Maryland Institute Collage of Art
RJ Sterling
Master's Degree in Education from Teachers College at Columbia University
Daniel Grissom, M.A.
Bachelor's Degree in History from Westfield State College
Chris Hurley
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Rochester Institute of Technology
Maggie Wehler
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Rowan University
Mike Jasorka, Comics Pro
Bachelor's Degree in History from Bryan College
Joanna Gallagher
Bachelor's Degree in English from Bryan College
Joanna Gallagher
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from San Francisco State University
Kevin Anthony Catalan
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from The University of New Mexico
Derrick Heisey
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from California State University, Fresno
Kaitlyn Sydelle, Anime Comic Artist
Bachelor's Degree in Fine/Studio Arts from UW-Whitewater
Jes Sudbrink
Bachelor's Degree from North Carolina State University
Daniel Grissom, M.A.
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from North Carolina State University
Daniel Grissom, M.A.
KAITLYN LANCASTER, ANIME COMIC ARTIST 💪: With a B.F.A. in Graphic Design with an emphasis in Illustration from CSU Fresno, I am an experienced, award winning comic artist with several self-published titles. I have been professionally teaching comics and anime themed classes to artists of all ages since 2013, from 1-on-1 elementary sessions to college-level classrooms.

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weekly
1x per week
55 min

Completed by 53 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
1-6 learners per class

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