
Students will learn basic terms and get familiar with professional terminology.
Students will learn anatomy list of apophysis, bony, landmarks.
Students will lear how to work with body proportions.
Students will learn the difference in male and female skeletons.
Students will study a few examples of female and male skeletons.
Students will study examples of work on a skeleton for their homework.
Students will be able to review and summarize their understanding of the skeleton.
Students will find Rey's book recommendations and learn a muscle sheet for in class and homework.
Students will learn the anatomy of a lower leg and foot.
Students will study Rey's diagram of a leg.
Students will complete the lesson on lower leg.
Students will study anatomy of feet in different positions.
Students will study the muscles of the upper legs and how they influence movement and volume.
Students will learn the anatomy of gluteal muscles.
Students will learn the anatomy of a knee.
Students will learn the practical approach to drawing a leg.
Students will learn different approaches in drawing a figure.
Students will learn the anatomy of front torso.
Students will learn how to separate different muscles while drawing.
Students will learn the anatomy of back torso.
Students will learn how to find specific muscles on a model's body.
Students will learn back and shoulder muscles.
Students will learn the list of arm muscles.
Students will do a further research into less obvious arm muscles.
Students will study the important muscles of a lower arm.
Students will summarize their knowledge on a Rey's drawing of an arm.
Students will learn how to identify the necessary muscles using a color-coded breakdown.
Students will study arm muscles on different examples.
Students will learn the anatomy of hands.
Students will learn the most important muscles of the head and neck.
Students will learn how to work with proportions of the portrait.
Students will practice their knowledge on different portrait angles.
Students will start learning the anatomy of an eye.
Students will finish learning the anatomy of an eye.
Students will learn the anatomy of facial features, including the lips, ears, and nose.
Students will review key takeaways, solidify their understanding, and get tips on applying your anatomy knowledge to their own art practice.
Students will practice anatomy with different body types.
Rey’s Anatomy is an intensive 8-week course designed to help artists master the human figure from the inside out. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your anatomy skills, this structured program breaks down complex forms into clear, approachable lessons with a focus on artistic application.
Each week focuses on a key area of the body:
Skeleton & Proportions – Build a strong foundation by understanding the body’s internal structure and ideal proportions.
Legs and Feet – Learn to draw stable, dynamic lower limbs with accurate form and flow.
Thighs and Gluteals – Study the muscles of the upper legs and how they influence movement and volume.
Front Torso – Explore the ribcage, abdominal muscles, and overall front-plane structure.
Back Torso and Shoulders – Understand the complex layering of muscles that define posture and back anatomy.
Arms – Break down upper and lower arm anatomy for more confident gesture and structure.
Head: Face and Neck – Focus on facial structure, features, and how the neck supports and connects the head.
Wrap-Up – Last Lecture – Review key takeaways, solidify your understanding, and get tips on applying your anatomy knowledge to your own art practice.
By the end of the course, you'll have a more complete understanding of anatomy and how to apply it in your figure drawings with confidence and clarity.
Rey Bustos is a renowned artistic anatomy professor based in Altadena, California, with over three decades of experience teaching figure drawing and anatomy since 1990. He has taught at leading institutions such as ArtCenter College of Design, the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, and California State University, Los Angeles, as well as for major studios like Disney and Pixar.
Rey is the author of "Rey's Anatomy: Figurative Art Lessons from the Classroom" and is known for his engaging, in-depth approach to teaching anatomy through both traditional methods and imaginative applications. His courses have helped thousands of students—from entertainment designers to fine artists—gain a solid, practical understanding of the human form.
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