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The Ultimate Figure Drawing Course

The Ultimate Figure Drawing Course

A comprehensive video course on drawing human anatomy

From action drawing to sketching heads in difficult angles, learn how to draw the human body step by step in this comprehensive figure drawing course with artist Fei Lu. Her original GSL & GFV methods of drawing people combine classical and modern techniques, with demonstrations on paper as well as digital. This course will cover:

Gesture drawing & timed practices from reference
Shapes and proportions of people young and old
3D form and structure drawing in perspective
Values, realistic shading and highlights
Variety of line and styles of drawing
Master studies and modern style exploration
Step by step anatomy drawing techniques

Preview a lesson (Module 4, Lesson 1: Form in Figure Drawing)

Course Difficulty: Intermediate to Advanced - Suitable for portfolio students!

This program is suitable for teens and adults with prior art experience, as it covers advanced drawing techniques such as realism, 3D form / structure drawing, shading and timed practice.

Taught using a combination of traditional and digital techniques. Open to all mediums!

Students are exposed to digital art techniques but may work traditionally on paper. This program is flexible enough to allow students to follow along in either traditional or digital mediums, or a combination of both.

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11 Modules

Human Proportions

Learn how to measure and accurately draw body proportions of people young and old, step by step.

1 Understanding Human Proportions 2 Drawing an Adult Male 3 Drawing an Adult Female 4 Drawing Children & Babies 5 Drawing the Elderly

Gesture Drawing

Learn what gestures are and the different approaches to gesture drawing with step by step demonstrations and timed practice.

1 What is a Gesture? 2 1 Minute Gestures (10 Poses) 3 2 Minute Gestures (9 Poses) 4 2 Minute Silhouettes (9 Poses) 5 Timed Practice - 1 Minute Gestures (15 Poses) 6 Timed Practice - 2 Minute Gestures (9 Poses)

GSL Method: Gesture, Shape & Line

Learn how to draw an adult female and male using the GSL [Gesture, Shape & Line] method. You will be walked through two human drawings for their GSL exercise.

1 Lesson 1: Drawing an Adult Female 2 Lesson 2: Drawing an Adult Male

Torsos: 3D Form & Structure

Learn how to draw human proportions using 3D forms and gesture lines. You will learn about finding 3D forms within reference photos, and have a chance to follow along.

1 Lesson 1: Introduction 2 Lesson 2: Analyzing Torso & Hip Form on a Female Body 3 Lesson 3: Analyzing Torso & Hip Form on a Male Body 4 Lesson 4: How to Find the Body (Clothed)

Figure Drawing Studies

Learn how to draw human proportions considering gesture, shape, form and line. Apply an understanding of figure drawing by creating a master study.

1 Lesson 1: GSL Method - Drawing a Female Body 2 Lesson 2: GSL Method - Drawing a Male Body 3 Lesson 3: Master Study 4 Lesson 4: Continuing the Master Study

Value: Lighting and Shading

Learn about values, considering lighting and shadows. You will have a chance to explore values on forms, on figures and how to apply them to fabric.

1 Lesson 1: Types of Shadows 2 Lesson 2: How to build a Value Scale 3 Lesson 3: Shaded drawing on Toned Paper 4 Lesson 4: Continuing Shaded drawing on Toned Paper 5 Lesson 5: How to Shade Fabric

How to Draw Heads in Different Angles

Learn about head proportions, and how to draw them from different angles using lines and shapes. This is a technical exercise where we will complete their artwork with 11 head drawings of different angles.

1 Lesson 1: Head Drawing from the Front 2 Lesson 2: Head Drawing Profile & 3/4 view 3 Lesson 3: Continuing Profile & 3/4 view 4 Lesson 4: Difficult Angles Up & Down 5 Lesson 5: Difficult Angles 3/4 Up 6 Lesson 6: Difficult Angles 3/4 Down

How to Draw Arms

In this module, we will learn how to draw an arm using contour lines and forms. Through the use of lines, forms, proportion and perspective, we will learn how to draw the arm in a variety of ways.

1 Lesson 1: Arm Anatomy 2 Lesson 2: Drawing Arms with Contours 3 Lesson 3: Learning the Forms of Foreshortened Arms

How to Draw Hands

In this module with 5 step by step lessons, we will learn how draw hand proportions considering the basic shapes, spaces, foreshortening and different positions of the hand.

1 Lesson 1: Analyzing Hand Proportions 2 Lesson 2: Drawing Hands in Proportion 3 Lesson 3: Drawing Hands in Difficult Positions 4 Lesson 4: Drawing a Foreshortened Hand 5 Lesson 5: Drawing a Fist

How to Draw Legs

In this module with 5 step by step lessons, we will learn how to draw the legs considering gesture, shape, form, line as well as different positions of the leg.

1 Lesson 1: Leg Anatomy Drawing (Front View) 2 Lesson 2: Leg Anatomy Drawing (Side View) 3 Lesson 3: Leg Anatomy Drawing (Back View) 4 Lesson 4: Legs in Seated Position 5 Lesson 5: Focus on the Legs

How to Draw Feet

In this module with 3 step by step lessons, we will learn how to break down foot anatomy considering forms, the GSL method and different perspectives.

1 Lesson 1: How to Draw 3D Feet 2 Lesson 2: Drawing Feet with GSL Method 3 Lesson 3: 5min Drawing Feet

Modules for this program 11

Human Proportions

Learn how to measure and accurately draw body proportions of people young and old, step by step.

Gesture Drawing

Learn what gestures are and the different approaches to gesture drawing with step by step demonstrations and timed practice.

GSL Method: Gesture, Shape & Line

Learn how to draw an adult female and male using the GSL [Gesture, Shape & Line] method. You will be walked through two human drawings for their GSL exercise.

Torsos: 3D Form & Structure

Learn how to draw human proportions using 3D forms and gesture lines. You will learn about finding 3D forms within reference photos, and have a chance to follow along.

Figure Drawing Studies

Learn how to draw human proportions considering gesture, shape, form and line. Apply an understanding of figure drawing by creating a master study.

Value: Lighting and Shading

Learn about values, considering lighting and shadows. You will have a chance to explore values on forms, on figures and how to apply them to fabric.

How to Draw Heads in Different Angles

Learn about head proportions, and how to draw them from different angles using lines and shapes. This is a technical exercise where we will complete their artwork with 11 head drawings of different angles.

How to Draw Arms

In this module, we will learn how to draw an arm using contour lines and forms. Through the use of lines, forms, proportion and perspective, we will learn how to draw the arm in a variety of ways.

How to Draw Hands

In this module with 5 step by step lessons, we will learn how draw hand proportions considering the basic shapes, spaces, foreshortening and different positions of the hand.

How to Draw Legs

In this module with 5 step by step lessons, we will learn how to draw the legs considering gesture, shape, form, line as well as different positions of the leg.

How to Draw Feet

In this module with 3 step by step lessons, we will learn how to break down foot anatomy considering forms, the GSL method and different perspectives.

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