How to Draw Basics: Figure Drawing Studio
Figure Drawing Studio will teach through experience, using guided exercises and ample practice time to build young artists' mastery of figure drawing concepts such as basic anatomy, feature sketches, figure studies, and critique.
Adria W.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(323)
What's included
6 live meetings
7 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursAssessment
To remove the stress of what is sometimes a very daunting course of study, your learners will not have tests, quizzes, or formal grades in the class. Instead, I utilize positive verbal critiques to provide feedback and encourage improvement. However, if grades are requested I will provide them via rubrics that will suggest a grade. Learners progress will be gauged by the completion of their assignments, execution of techniques, contributions in critique sessions, and their class presence (being on-time, listening when I am speaking, and how they communicate with peers).Grading
includedClass Experience
WHAT TO EXPECT: How to Draw Basics Studio courses are designed to minimize lecture time to maximize in-class drawing and practice time to allow young artists to master their art skills. As such, How to Draw Basics Studio courses are a fantastic way to learn through experience, with tons of teacher-guided exercises and independent in-class assignments that encourage learners to think and learn about drawing at their pace. Additionally, How to Draw Basics Studio courses incorporate class critique sessions which will teach learners how to give and take a critique, allowing them to engage in positive dialogue with their classmates and myself. In this class your learner will learn observational skills, basic human anatomy, how to draw a gesture drawing, critique skills and more. They should come away with several pages of sketches, an ability to observe human proportions accurately, gesture drawing tools, and full-body figure studies. To remove the stress of what is sometimes a very daunting course of study, your learners will not have tests, quizzes, or formal grades in the class. Instead, I utilize positive verbal critiques to provide feedback and encourage improvement. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: It is recommended that learners come in familiar with basic drawing skills and vocabulary. Be sure to ask your learner if they know what the grades on their pencils mean, what values are, and if they know what a contour is. If they cannot answer these questions, I recommend checking out my course How to Draw Basics: Still Life Drawing first. If they can answer these questions, but have no experience with gesture drawing, I recommend checking out How to Draw Basics: Figure Drawing first. Gesture and figure drawing can be an intense and frustrating skill to master. It is important that your learner is the type to remain engaged, positive, and open to critique with skills they may not master the first time in this class.
Learning Goals
In this class, young artists will learn:
Grades of pencils
Basic art vocabulary: contour, value, sketch, study, gesture, anatomy, critique, and more
Observation & Simplification Skills
How to draw parts of the body and figures
How to give and receive critique
Gesture Drawing
Figure Studies
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
How to Draw Basics 211: Featuring You
Our first lesson will begin with introductions, a brief explanation of course expectations, and a review of necessary materials and vocabulary needed to excel in this class. Learners will warm-up with blind-contour drawings of their features, such as their face, hands, fingers, feet, or others. Then, we will complete a series of feature studies. 75 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
How to Draw Basics 212: Critique & Gesture Review
The second lesson will begin with an introduction to critiques using the provided Critique Guide. Learners will practice critique by looking at the in-class feature study assignment from last week. Then, we will review the five steps of gesture drawing (line of action, landmarks, contours & negative space, connecting the dots, review) with a guided drawing from imagination. Finally, we will practice gesture drawing using Line of Action. I will screen share this website with the class, so they do 75 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
How to Draw Basics 213: Variations on the Gesture:
Our third lesson will begin with another critique. This time, your learner will be critiquing the gesture drawings from the previous week. After, our lesson will be dedicated to different variations on gesture drawing. This will include scribble figures and form gestures. Different variations of gesture drawing will help young artists focus on different aspects of the figure. We will use Line of Action to continue our practice. 75 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
How to Draw Basics 214: Final Figures - Anatomy Focused
The fourth lesson will be dedicated to the completion of an anatomy focused figure study. While working on our figure studies together, I will teach young artists about prominent features of anatomy. Figure studies are an integral part of an artist’s portfolio because they promote naturalistic thinking, showcase life drawing skills, and emphasize an artists’ eye for proportion. Our first figure study assignment will encourage students to build a good sense for how to “build” the human form. 75 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
For this class we will be using online photobanks of models from websites like QuickPoses and Line of Action. While all models will be clothed, some images may still be inappropriate for your learner. Please investigate these websites before signing up for this course.
Supply List
***MATERIALS*** Your learner will need: - A range of graphite drawing pencils including 4H, 2H, HB, B, 2B, 4B, and 6B - Two erasers: Polymer/Vinyl and kneaded -A sketchpad Optionally your learner may like: -Charcoal -Blending Stumps The needed materials should cost less than $30.00 USD and are multi-purpose. They can be used outside of this course. I provide five PDFs for this course: HtDB210STUDIO2023Syllabus.pdf - Syllabus that covers course expectations PoliciesandRequirements2023.pdf - Class policy and procedures Glossary2023.pdf - Glossary of basic art terminology BasicDrawingMaterialGuide2023.pdf - Guide on basic drawing supplies Critique Guide 2022.pdf - Critique Guide
5 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am delighted to be able to offer classes that emphasize fine art techniques through the lens of observational drawing. Observational art is a method of learning to draw with three principles in mind: understanding of the subject, building looking skills, and practice of artistic technique. Through this method and practice, learners can draw anything. Completion of my courses will result in a learner who is engaged with art and understands basic art technique. Even students who are not aspiring artists have much to gain from drawing, including improvement of hand-eye coordination and hand dexterity skills.
Along with my bachelor’s degree in art history and studio art from a premier liberal arts institution in Ohio, I also have been teaching since 2016. My online teaching career began on Outschool in 2017. I have taught homeschoolers, unschoolers, and undergraduate students of all ages. My background in art history means that my classes are created with an understanding of historical precedence- I’m teaching what I know works! Many of my classes include examples of important artworks from masters for students to examine and learn skills from. In addition, my many years of teaching art have helped me curate concise and logical drawing curriculum that young artists can easily pick up and apply to their work. Every art class I teach hopes to provide learners with all the knowledge and support they need to grow as an artist.
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Live Group Course
$22
weekly or $130 for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
75 min
Completed by 22 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
3-10 learners per class
