Introducing Figure Drawing

The human body, with its wonders of beautiful mechanics, is the ultimate challenge for the visual artist. Few subjects so easily express such life, energy, meaning, and empathy. As a foundational skill, figure drawing develops the technical facilities while captivating the imagination. It exercises the entire range of skills needed by the visual artist.

In this workshop you will learn the basics of drawing the human figure from life. Topics include: Proportions and volumes of the figure, conveying gesture, artistic anatomy, foreshortening, perspective, and light and shade. This workshop is recommended for intermediate-advanced students, though all levels are welcome.