This course is designed to complement our Life Drawing classes by providing more detailed teaching.
Depictions of the human figure have been a crucial vehicle for creative expression in every human civilization. Building on Intro to Figure Drawing (offered last year), Figure Drawing 2 takes your understanding to the next level.
In this online course, Clement Yeh will teach students the fundamentals of the skeletal and muscular systems, and how to integrate this knowledge into more dynamic gestures and refined, finished figure drawings. Working in graphite and conte, students will explore anatomical structure to enhance realism and expressive strength in their work.
Prior figure drawing experience is strongly recommended for this course.
Cost:
- $95 (4 weeks)
What to Expect:
- In-depth anatomical studies of the human muscular and skeletal systems
- Guided exercises to strengthen gesture and form
- Opportunities for extended figure drawing sessions
- Constructive group critiques and individual feedback
- A focus on developing a personal drawing style grounded in anatomy
Skills Learned:
- Understanding and drawing human anatomy (skeletal and muscular)
- Creating expressive yet anatomically accurate gesture drawings
- Shading and form-building with graphite and conte
- Translating short poses into finished compositions
- Improving observation and proportion in figure work
Who Should Attend:
- Students who have taken Intro to Figure Drawing or similar foundational courses
- Artists seeking to deepen their anatomical understanding
- Intermediate drawers interested in enhancing figure realism and gesture
- Those preparing for portfolios in fine art, illustration, video games, or animation
What You Need to Bring:
- Newsprint or drawing paper pad (18″ x 24″ recommended)
- 4 sheets of toned grey or brown paper, 8 x 10 or 10 x 12 (alternative: though not as flat or strong, brown paper bags)
- Graphite pencils (2B, 4B, 6B)
- Graphite crayon or woodless pencil (4B – 9B)
- Conte sticks or pencils (white, black, sanguine, or sepia)
- Kneaded eraser, white eraser
- Drawing board (optional but helpful)
- Fixative spray for preserving finished work (alternative: hairspray)
- Access to printer for printing 8.5 by 11 reference images
- Toolbox (optional)
Registration Closes 5 days before the first day of the course.
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