At our simplest, most basic forms, humans can be nothing more than circles, lines, and ovals. These skeletons of shape are just the first steps you will take on your journey to becoming more adept at drawing figures through a class on figure drawing.
At first, you will represent the human form by using basic, two-dimensional shapes. For example, use triangles to show the torso and pelvis, circles and ovals for the head and hands, and straight or curved lines for the arms and legs. Mastery of this elementary outlining technique will segue into studying the movement of the human figure.
Observe how people sit, stand, lean, walk, and jump. Through the instruction, you will quickly be able to sketch and record movement and mannerisms. The basic shapes you will have learned to implement to represent the human body will come into play in illustrating a variety of poses. You will carefully watch how each shape and line behaves in relation to one another and the whole in each pose.
Once you become confident in representing the human body’s basics, you will move on to fleshing out muscle and skin atop the skeleton of shapes. Look to photos, videos, or actual, human models to practice drawing each part, including using shading to make the form more dimensional and realistic. Attempt and explore the nuances of a variety of poses to build your skills in mastering the ability to draw the human figure. You will be trained to study each part in great detail — from hands to feet — in order to become better equipped to draw figures accurately.
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