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Abstract Figure Painting Techniques
Rating: 4.6 out of 5(26 ratings)
200 students

Abstract Figure Painting Techniques

Break away from rigid artwork.
Created byRobert Joyner
Last updated 4/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Basic Figure Drawing Techniques
  • Simplify The Figure Into Easy To Draw Shapes
  • Progressions Technique For Learning To Abstract The Figure
  • Expressive Line Quality Mark Making Skills
  • Unconventional Painting Techniques

Course content

7 sections • 57 lectures • 7h 38m total length

  • Introduction3:25

    Demonstrate how to simplify the figure into basic forms, apply progressive studies from whole figure to hands and head, and explore unconventional techniques through demonstrations and timed practice reels.

  • Materials4:48
  • Welcome To Structure1:13

    Master the basics of figure drawing by learning how to construct the figure and draw well, unlock freedom in your work, and explore techniques through the simplified figure drawing course.

  • Simple Structure Ideas6:01

    Learn to quickly sketch figures by breaking the body into simple shapes—head as an egg, neck as a tube, torso as a box or tube, and pelvis as an oval.

  • Simple Structure Ideas Part 27:43
  • Simple Structure In-Action10:22
  • Axis Lines6:46
  • Axis Lines Part 25:21
  • Landmarks5:46
  • Landmarks Part 25:34
  • Landmarks In-Action5:52
  • Landmarks In-Action Part 27:09
  • Side Planes3:13
  • Side Planes In-Action8:08

Requirements

  • Drawing and painting supplies. All mediums welcome.

Description

Welcome To Expressive Figure Drawing & Painting Techniques.

In this class I will share various tips for simplifying the human figure into simple shapes and forms so that you can easily create some fresh, abstract style artwork.

The class is broken down into three key sections;

Section One - These lessons are dedicated to basic drawing skills that will allow you to reduce the human figure into very basic shapes and forms. This will allow you to get your ideas down quickly so that you can get to painting. It will also reveal some weakness in your drawing skills. These are easily fixed by spending some time to better understand where you are going wrong.

Section Two - These lessons are all about progressions. You will learn how to take a structured drawing and draw it more loosely. This is the gateway to painting for freely. Here you will train your brain and body to really go for it and not be timid with your actions.

Section Three - This is where i will create some finished art. In the demos I will share as many non-traditional and unconventional techniques as possible. Over time I will add more and more so stay tuned for updates.

Thanks for all your support and interest in my Udemy courses. I really appreciate everything you do so that I can do what I love for a living.

Who this course is for:

  • Artists that want to break away from rigid painting

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