Complete Figure Drawing Course for Beginners and Reentries

Name: Complete Figure Drawing Course for Beginners and Reentries
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Learn how to draw the human figure with a working, easy to follow, step by step approach

Created byWilbert Rutschmann

Last updated 6/2021

English

What you'll learn

Figure Drawing – A step by step easy to follow approach
Learn how to draw the human figure from scratch

Course content

7 sections • 63 lectures • 11h 18m total length

Introduction8:23

Module 1: Introduction Foundation1:08
Brief introduction to Module 1
Module 1: Materials Foundation25:03
What will you learn
You will get to know various drawing tools and papers
You will learn how to sharpen your pencils
Module 1: Circles Foundation10:27
What will you learn
How to draw "convincing" circles
How to create "volume", "overlap" and "foreshortening"
Module 1: Ellipses Foundation10:04
What will you learn
How to draw "ellipses"
How to use a "Centerline" for orientation
How to draw a "Cylinder"
How to "move" ellipses on the paper
Module 1: Egg Shapes Foundation5:39
What will you learn
How to draw "Egg-shapes"
How to use the "Centerline" for orientation
Module 1: Bean Shapes Foundation4:48
What will you learn
How to draw "bean shapes"
How to draw a so called "twist" and "turn"

Module 1.1: Line of Action7:00
What will you learn
You will get to know the idea behind the so called " Line of Action"
Module 1.1: Wrapping - Going around the Form14:51
What will you learn
You will learn how to draw around the shape of an object with lines
in order to understand its form and to create "volume"
Module 1.1: Light and Shadow 112:23
What will you learn
You will get to know the basics of "Light and Shadow"
Module 1.1: Light and Shadow 216:00
What will you learn
"Light and Shadow" with focal point on the "Core Shadow"
Module 1.1: Perspective Part 111:19
What will you learn
You will get to know the very basics of perspective drawing
and I will show you a workaround approach for figure drawing
Please note that this is by no means a complete perspective tutorial
this would fall outside the scope of this figure drawing course
Module 1.1: Perspective Part 25:50
What will you learn
You will get to know an alternative way to tackle perspective for figure drawing

Module 2: Introduction0:56
A brief module description
Module 2: Gesture - Body Part 112:20
What will you learn
How to start a drawing using "gesture lines"
How to analyze the "essence" or "action" of the pose and
to focus on the "total figure"
Module 2: Gesture - Body Part 27:46
What will you learn
How to start a drawing using "gesture lines"
How to analyze the "essence" or "action" of the pose and
to focus on the "total figure" – in this lecture we will already draw from a reference images
Module 2: Gesture - Body Part 38:59
What will you learn
How to start a drawing using "gesture lines"
How to analyze the "essence" or "action" of the pose and
to focus on the "total figure" – in this lecture we will already draw from a reference images
Module 2: Bean Form in Action Part 15:46
What will you learn
You learn how to utilize the bean form in order to draw: TILT - LEAN - TWIST of the torso
Module 2: Bean Form in Action Part 29:18
What will you learn
How to use the "Bean Shape/Egg shape" as the
underlying form for the rib cage, hip and pelvis
Module 2: Bean Form in Action Part 39:27
What will you learn
How to use the "Bean Shape/Egg shape" as the
underlying form for the rib cage, hip and pelvis
Module 2: Bean Form in Action Part 49:18
What will you learn
How to use the "Bean Shape/Egg shape" as the
underlying form for the rib cage, hip and pelvis
Module 2: Bean Form in Action Part 510:15
What will you learn
In this lecture we will use all we have learned about the Bean-form
and draw from a reference image
Module 2: Cylinders your best pal Part 18:50
Cylinders are a powerful drawing tool, you will learn how to use the cylinder
in figure drawing in a step by step approach
Module 2: Cylinders your best pal Part 27:15
In Part 2, we will be moving one step further and
will get to know the cylinder as an ideal medium to draw arms and legs
Module 2: Cylinders your best pal Part 312:00
In Part 3 we will be drawing from a reference image I will show in simple steps
how to effectively use the cylinder in figure drawing
Module 2: Box Forms make things clear Part 110:20
You will learn how to draw Box Forms from various angles
and how to twist and turn Box Forms - this is a perfect preparation
in order to fully use this mighty tool for drawing the human figure
Module 2: Box Forms make things clear Part 213:34
In Part 2 we will continue "controlling" the box
and will draw a lying figure out of box forms
Module 2: Box Forms make things clear Part 39:39
Module 2: Box Forms make things clear Part 49:27
Now will bring together all we learned a bout the box and draw from a reference image.
Module 2: Combinations Powerful Hybrides Part 113:03
In Part 1 "Combinations" you will learn how to merge box forms with spherical (bean) forms
Module 2: Combinations Powerful Hybrides Part 213:55
In Part 2 "Combinations" you will get to know the power of merging box forms with spherical (bean) forms and how effectively the work together if come to represent the human body
Module 2: Combinations Powerful Hybrides Part 313:01
Now it is time to draw from a reference image as always in an easy to follow step by step method

Head - Front - Profil - Back View7:50
In Part 1 we will be dealing with standard views of the head - Front - Side (Profil) - Back view
Head - Three Quarter View12:37
In Part 2 we will draw the head in a three quarter view as always step by step with focus on simplicity
Head - Its all about the Gesture8:52
In Part 3 we will learn simple ways to draw the head in more dynamic poses
Torso - Front View7:48
The torso (rib cage, hip, pelvis ) is one of the mayor masses of the human body,
to know how to draw the rib cage is extremely important for realistic results
Torso - Side View3:18
The torso (rib cage, hip, pelvis ) is one of the mayor masses of the human body,
to know how to draw the rib cage is extremely important for realistic results
Torso - Back View3:50
The torso (rib cage, hip, pelvis ) is one of the mayor masses of the human body,
to know how to draw the rib cage is extremely important for realistic results
Torso - Three Quarter View5:36
The torso (rib cage, hip, pelvis ) is one of the mayor masses of the human body,
to know how to draw the rib cage is extremely important for realistic results
Module 2.1: Torso - Dynamic Poses12:57
After we have been dealing with static poses we will move on to more dynamic poses,
with focal point of simplicity of the form
Shoulder Girdle 1 Important Landmarks5:31
The shoulder girdle (scapula or shoulder blade and clavicle )with most models is clearly visible therefore it is necessary to know how to draw this important "group" of the human body in order make you drawing look professional
Module 2.1: Shoulder Girdle 2 Important Landmarks12:50
The shoulder girdle (scapula or shoulder blade and clavicle )with most models is clearly visible therefore it is necessary to know how to draw this important "group" of the human body in order make you drawing look professional
Arms made simple9:13
In this Lecture we will get to know a simple way to draw the arms
Module 2.1: Arms + Scapula they move together17:25
In this Lecture we will get to know about the connection of the arms to the scapula,
If the arm moves the scapula move with the arm at the back and shows in most cases
a clearly visible landmark
Module 2.1: Hand and Fingers 1 - as simple as possible12:37
In this Lecture we will be dealing with a difficult subject the hand and fingers,
I have have broken it down to simple volumes in order to give you the chance to understand
this subject in small portions
Hand and Fingers 2 let's keep it simple27:43
In this Lecture we will be dealing with a difficult subject the hand and fingers,
I have have broken it down to simple volumes in order to give you the chance to understand
this subject in small portions
Module 2.1: Legs - Front and Side View5:04
We will be drawing the legs in a front and side view and connect them to the pelvis
Legs 1 - Dynamic Poses easy to understand20:30
In this Lecture we will be dealing with more dynamic poses of the legs with focal point of simplicity - as always we will connect the legs to its "context" which is the pelvis
Legs 2 - Dynamic Poses easy to understand20:37
Also in this Lecture we will be dealing with dynamic poses of the legs with focal point of simplicity - as always we will connect the legs to its "context" which is the pelvis
Module 2.1: Feet - by itself14:59
Like the hand the foot is a complex subject - I have simplified the structure of the foot as much as possible by breaking it down to elementary volumes
Module 2.1: Feet - Dynamic Poses9:40
Now we will be dealing with more dynamic poses of the foot - but also here let's keep it simple . . .

Times Poses - 1 Minute - No time to get lost in Detail10:31
Timed poses are a wonderful method to make you concentrate on the essential elements of the pose no time to get lost in detail - you will have to focus on the TOTAL!
Times Poses - 2 Minute - A little more time15:25
Now the 2 Minutes poses like in the Lecture before - Get the TOTAL figure on the paper first!
Standing Pose - Back View7:26
In this Lecture we will be drawing a back view from a reference image - I will explain every step as we go along . . .
Standing Pose - Side View8:38
In this Lecture we will be drawing a side view from a reference image - I will explain every step as we go along . . .
Standing Pose - Three Quarter View18:08
In this Lecture we will be drawing a classical "contraposto" pose in a three quarter view from a reference image - As always I will explain every single step as we go along . . .
Kneeling Pose - made simple6:42
In this lecture we will be drawing a kneeling figure also step by step this pose is a little different because we will be dealing with concealed forms - Let's get to it . . .
Standing Pose Three Quarter Watercolor pen14:37
In this Lecture we will be drawing a three quarter view using a watercolor pen . . .
Standing Pose Side View Watercolor pen19:24
Straight forward standing pose - we will be again using a watercolor pen - this is fun . . .

Working Anatomy for Artists Basics Part 16:28
Anatomy is often a subject beginners and mid level are reluctant to take on board -
I have reduced the anatomy lectures to comprehensible portions with focal point on anatomy which is most relevant for drawing - in other words anatomy that works for drawing!
Working Anatomy for Artists Basics Part 28:01
Anatomy is often a subject beginners and mid level are reluctant to take on board -
I have reduced the anatomy lectures to comprehensible portions with focal point on anatomy which is most relevant for drawing - in other words anatomy that works for drawing!
Working Anatomy for Artists Basics Part 315:41
In this lecture we will be dealing with a dynamic position - I will explain as always step by step how to apply the basic information we have dealt with in the previous lectures to a dynamic pose . . .
Comparative Measuring Basics10:43
This lecture makes you familiar with the basics of comparative measuring

Requirements

Paper, Pencils

Description

Modular Figure Drawing Course

Drawing is one of the most pleasurable activities, provided it is put across in an easy to comprehend, playful but yet well-structured way. After studying at London Metropolitan University in the UK and at the Alanus University of Arts in Bonn Germany, I have been teaching at Art Universities and Art- and Design Schools in Germany and the UAE. This modular course is for beginners and reentries and for all those who would like to know how to draw but have not found the right method yet.

I have put great effort in order to design this course with maximum simplicity, accountability and pleasure. I draw everyday and I still love it, it is such a simple and beautiful passion which enriches your life not only in terms of a skill - you learn to focus and you start seeing things other people don't see for there eyes are not trained - it also helps you to unwind - and on top of that you don't have to spend a killing on drawing materials, you don't need a special place to draw, you can even draw in the underground or coffee places etc.

Above all it is a beautiful feeling to get better and better with your drawing skills – This Figure Drawing Course features reference photographs of fully nude models, which gives you the chance to draw alongside with me, while I'm explaining the process. Aim of this course is to enable you to do draw the human figure in various poses, with a secure, reliable and pleasurable method.

I'm excited to present my newly designed Figure Drawing course to students all over the world via the Udemy platform.

I 'm looking forward to meeting you guys – I see you in a bit . . .

Thank's a lot for your attention!

Who this course is for:

Beginners, Reentries and Midlevel students

Complete Figure Drawing Course for Beginners and Reentries

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Course content

Teaser Figure Drawing Course1 lecture • 8min

Module 1: Foundation Course6 lectures • 57min

Module 1.1: Preparation6 lectures • 1hr 7min

Module 2: Active Drawing Tools19 lectures • 3hr 5min

Module 2.1: Basics Body Parts19 lectures • 3hr 39min

Module 3: Drawing from Reference Images8 lectures • 1hr 41min

Module 4: Anatomy and Measuring4 lectures • 41min

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