Figure Drawing Courses and Certifications

Beginner Figure Drawing Fundamentals - Gesture and Construction

Learn the basics of figure drawing with a focus on gesture and construction in this 1-2 hour introductory course, including practical demonstrations.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Creating a Dynamic Character: Gesture Drawing

Improve your character design skills with this less than 1-hour course on gesture drawing. Suitable for all levels, learn to create dynamic, fluid characters with strong presence.

• Skillshare
• 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

How to Improve Your Figure Drawing - Step by Step

Learn to draw human figures with this 3.5-hour course. Master techniques for comic book illustrations and storyboards, break down body parts into simpler shapes, and understand human form better.

• Skillshare
• 3 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Learn the Basics for Improving Your Figure Drawings

Improve your figure drawings with this 1-2 hour course, covering gesture drawings, form, anatomy, and techniques for foreshortening.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Drawing Course: Figure Drawing, Sketching & Character Design

160 ratings at Udemy

Drawing Course Beginner To Advanced: Figure & Cartoon Drawing, Sketching, Character Design, Art Therapy & Illustration

• Udemy
• 5 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Shading Beyond the Basics / Shade Any Subject No Matter How Complex

Learn to draw complex subjects with this 1-2 hour course from Skillshare. Master shading techniques, analyze light and shadows, and apply a clear shading process to any subject.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

How To Draw DYNAMIC ACTION for Comics

126 ratings at Udemy

Learn to bring your comic drawings to life with dynamic action and posing in this 3-4 hour course. Master figure motion, fight scenes, and composition for more vibrant art.

• Udemy
• 3-4 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Figure Drawing Foundations | Proportions

Master the art of drawing comic book characters in proportion with this 6-hour course. Learn techniques developed over years of experience, with lessons on heroic proportions, age variations, and more.

• Skillshare
• 5 hours 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Beginner Figure Drawing - Drawing The Head - Intermediate Structures

Learn to draw the human head with a focus on secondary structures like the skull, neck, forehead, cheekbones, and nose in this short Skillshare course.

• Skillshare
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

How To Draw The Female Body - Complete Figure Drawing

Learn how to draw the female body and how every part of it connects to each other. We'll start by going over different types of bodies, from short to tall female bodies. Then we'll cover every resource and reference you need to help you create the charac…

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Beginner Figure Drawing Fundamentals - Construction of the Body Parts

In this next lesson, we look at the Construction of the Body Parts. We'll have a look at each area of the body, break them down to the basic shapes. This Lesson is best done in conjunction with Lesson 4 - Proportions  .Stock images courtesy of:Senshi Sto…

• Skillshare
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Figure Drawing Basics

Learn the basics of figure drawing in this comprehensive online course, covering measuring, anatomical landmarks, and simplifying figures. Ideal for beginners.

• Skillshare
• 2 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Beginner Figure Drawing - How to Draw Hands

Learn to draw hands with this beginner's course from Skillshare, covering basic structures, positioning, and gesture. Includes practical demonstrations.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Shading / Learn to Draw the Figure in Dramatic Light & Shadow

Master the art of shading human figures with this challenging course. Learn to divide light from shadow, create core shadows, cast shadows, midtones, and highlights. Requires 2-3 hours.

• Skillshare
• 2 hours 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Drawing exercises: figure drawing with simple shapes

50-minute class will go behind-the-scenes as I share my process of drawing exercises. From introducing you to 3 basic principles of drawing to hand postures and finally the actual drawing. All for one purpose – to get better at your craft of line making.

• Skillshare
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available