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Introduction to Figure Drawing: Essential Gesture & Structure

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Overview

AFTER THIS CLASS YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:

  • Grasp fundamental basics and apply them to other mediums
  • Understand the importance of drawing the essential gesture and structure of the human figure
  • Unlock the fundamental techniques for the art of drawing
  • Level up your artistic skills with sketch drawing
  • Experience the freedom that comes with sketch drawing

ABOUT AMY'S CLASS:

Sketch drawing can bring new life to the page. Infusing realistic life into your figure is another story. The ability to convey realistic movement and core gesture has always been the secret to success for sketch artists.

With over 25 years of experience, Amy Wynne will teach you how to connect to the figure on your page in a whole new way. This 10-part introduction to sketch drawing covers:

  • Core gesture
  • Sequential drawing
  • The figure moving in space
  • Mapping structure
  • Adding simple volumes
  • Exploring the figure in the round

This all-encompassing course will hit the refresh button on your fundamental techniques in figure free drawing.

Drawing a body with our body is a creative process that produces true magic on the page. Embrace the freedom that comes with understanding these simple practices and give your figure new life.

WHO THIS CLASS IS FOR:

  • Humans who would like to explore figure drawing
  • Creatives who desire to sketch realistic figures
  • New artists looking to advance their skills in the art of drawing
  • Experienced art professionals who need a refresh on important fundamental figure drawing techniques

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR:

Amy Wynne received her MFA in Painting and Drawing from the New York Academy of Art in Manhattan and her BA from Smith College in Art History and Cultural Anthropology. She has been teaching painting and drawing for over 25 years. For 10 years, she taught full time at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Syllabus

  • Introduction to Gesture Drawing
  • Materials & Surfaces for Drawing Exercises
  • Setting Up for Success
  • Essential Gesture
  • Layered Gesture
  • Constellation Drawing
  • Finding Your Feet
  • Adding Core Volumes
  • Drawing in the Round
  • Outro

Taught by

Amy Wynne

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