Begin Your Journey with Fundamental Shapes
At the core of figure drawing, humans can be reduced to basic shapes like circles, lines, and ovals. In our figure drawing class, you’ll start by using these fundamental shapes to represent the human form. For instance, use triangles for the torso and pelvis, circles and ovals for the head and hands, and straight or curved lines for the arms and legs. Mastering these basic outlines will lay the groundwork for more advanced techniques.
Capture Movement and Poses
Once you grasp the basics, you’ll learn to observe and sketch human movement and poses. Study how people sit, stand, lean, walk, and jump. Through detailed instruction, you’ll develop the ability to capture these actions and mannerisms effectively. You’ll apply the basic shapes to illustrate various poses, observing how each element interacts with the others to depict realistic movement.
Add Detail and Dimension
With confidence in basic figure representation, you’ll advance to adding muscle and skin over the skeletal shapes. Practice drawing from photos, videos, or live models to refine your skills. Focus on using shading to enhance the dimensionality and realism of your drawings. Experiment with different poses to improve your ability to capture the human figure in various positions, paying close attention to details from hands to feet.
Refine Your Skills
As you progress, you’ll be trained to study and draw each part of the human body in detail. This comprehensive approach will help you develop accuracy and proficiency in figure drawing, enabling you to create lifelike representations of the human form.