Figure Drawing For Beginners

(PLEASE NOTE: This course is not taught by Ethan Nguyen. Instead, it is taught by a fellow instructor (Michael), and Ethan worked on producing and editing the course.)

Welcome to this course on the basics of drawing the human figure.

In this course, we'll cover the basics of anatomy, proportions, and techniques to create lifelike figures. From sketching simple gestures to adding intricate details, you'll gain the confidence to tackle any drawing challenge.

This course is divided into 7 sections. Here's what you're going to learn in each section:

• Human Proportions: In this section, you'll learn the basics of drawing human proportions. We'll cover the different types of proportions and how to construct the figure from various angles like front view, side view, and 3/4 view.

  
  

• Drawing the Figure In Perspective: You'll learn the basics of perspective drawing and how to apply it to the human figure. We'll go through drawing exercises where you'll learn to construct a basic figure from different perspective angles.

  
  

• Drawing Action Poses: You'll learn how to construct and pose a basic figure in various positions.

  
  

• Basic Human Anatomy: You'll learn how to draw different parts of the human body. We'll focus on drawing anatomical details and muscle groups.

  
  

• Drawing Hands and Feet: You'll learn how to construct the hand and feet using basic forms. And we'll also practice how to draw them in various positions.

  
  

• Shading Basics: You'll learn the basics of realistic shading and how to apply it to the human figure.

  
  

• Full Figure Drawing: Finally, you'll learn how to draw and shade a complete figure from start to finish.

Please be advised that the reference image for the final drawing is of a nude female figure.

This class is designed to be accessible to everyone, with step-by-step lessons that build your skills progressively.

Well, I'm sure you're excited to improve your figure drawing, so let's begin!