Drawing the Human Figure
Learn how to draw the human figure? Yes! Many see it as a life-long endeavor to improve skills or as a path to learn drawing. Figure or ‘life drawing’ as it's often called is the process of drawing the human figure within a studio environment. In this class, we will draw from a live model (not using photography). Models will be nude or in a swimsuit.
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| Artwork by Christy Olsen |
This class is open to all levels from beginners to intermediate. Individual attention will be emphasized as we cover simple steps to get you started. The first 2 sessions lectures & demonstrations will focus on gesture, a process for laying in the pose of the model or line of action. Typical gesture practice includes a series of poses taken by a model in a short amount of time in as little as 2 minutes, or as long as 10 minutes. The last 2 sessions will focus on longer poses with demonstrations on structure and mass.
Meets: (4) Saturday Afternoons 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (3-hour duration)
Dates: Sep. 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20 in 2018
Location: TPS Art Center (2447 N. Los Altos, Tucson, Arizona 85705)
Instructor: Christy Olsen
Format: Demonstration, lecture, & one-on-one instruction provided during hands-on practice.
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Medium: All drawing mediums are welcome, demonstrations will be performed in charcoal or graphite.
Technique: Gesture Drawing and Human Structural Forms
Materials: Large drawing paper at least 14x17 or larger, charcoal or graphite pencil, and kneadable eraser. All other materials will be provided.
Live Model Dates
- Oct. 6: Carla
- Oct. 18: Carla
Participants Work & Demo
Demonstration
See below.
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| Gesture Drawing & Great Reference Books |
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| Drawing the Skeleton |
Participant's Work
See below.
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| Gesture Drawing |
Related
- Article written by the instructor, "What is Gesture?"
