What you'll learn

Draw the human figure with more confidence and precision.
Create dynamic figure drawings quicker and more effectively.
Understand how to draw the various body parts from memory.
How to properly use Gesture to create more believable poses.

Course content

7 sections • 36 lectures • 7h 44m total length

Introduction - How to Improve Your Figure Drawing2:43
In this introduction I will explain what you will learn and why I am confident in the process that I am teaching you. I have been an illustrator for over 20 years. I have worked creating comic book publications, storyboards, caricatures, and 3D animation. This course includes some of that knowledge that I have gained along the way. I will give you insight into how to improve your figure drawings with a basic approach.
Breaking Down the Body Into Basic Forms17:35
In this lesson we will cover breaking down the main parts of the body to the head, torso, and pelvis area. Then we will work on the figure from there. ( Note : I have also included my Digital Pencil Brushes for Sketchbook Pro and Clip Studio Paint users. Remember that your pressure settings on your device can vary from my own but theses are the brushes I use to draw with. )
Breaking Down the Arm Shapes19:03
In this lesson you will learn how to break down the arm shapes to effectively create your own poses more easily. I will walk you through the process to simplify arm poses.
Breaking Down the Legs - Front Side17:09
In this lesson you will learn how to break down the legs in a front view with basic shapes.
Breaking Down the Legs - Back Side14:52
In this lesson you will learn how to draw and break down the back of the legs.
Breaking Down the Torso - Front Side24:18
In this lesson you will learn how to draw the torso using basic shapes for structure.
Breaking Down the Torso - Back Side18:38
In this lesson we will create the back of the upper torso area.
Drawing with Foreshortening Part 120:01
In this lesson we will go over some techniques for drawing the body with foreshortening.
Drawing with Foreshortening Part 219:17
This is part 2 of the lesson on foreshortening.
Breaking Down Hands Part 111:42
In this lesson I will show you how to break down hands to simplify the drawing process.
Breaking Down Hands Part 215:48
This is part 2 of the lesson on hands.
The Body in Action Part 116:08
In this lesson we will now start to draw the body in action. You will learn techniques on how to further construct your poses.
The Body in Action Part 214:40
This is part 2 of the lesson on drawing the body in action.

Lesson on Gesture Drawing4:46
In this lesson you will learn the importance of gesture drawing and follow along with me in a some examples.
Figure Drawing Lesson - Refining Your Poses5:01
In this lesson you will learn techniques on how to refine the pose.
Creating Studies of Specific Areas in Your Work4:58
In this lesson you will learn the benefits of creating your studies by focusing on specific areas of the body.
Twisting of the Body6:13
In this lesson you will learn how to create more dynamic poses by twisting the body.
Line of Action - CSI9:21
In this lesson you will learn about the "Line of Action" or "CSI" and how this benefits your figure drawings.
The Human Figure - Basic Proportions12:33
In this lesson you will learn some basic proportions of the human figure.
Techniques for Foreshortening10:41
In this lesson you will learn some techniques for mapping out the body when drawing with foreshortening.
Drawing an Example of Foreshortening7:33
In this lesson we will create an arm example with foreshortening.

Drawing an Open Hand Pose with the Palm Facing Up11:04
In this lesson we will draw the hand in a basic open pose with the palm facing up. We will pay attention to the proportions and relationships of the knuckles.
Drawing an Open Hand Pose on an Angle10:52
In this lesson we will draw the open hand pose slightly angled and with a bit more expression.
Drawing a Hand Gripping an Object12:57
In this lesson we will draw a hand gripping an object.
Drawing a Stressed Hand Pose14:28
In this lesson we will draw a hand pose that appears stressed or under tension. This can be a very expressive pose for storytelling.
Drawing a Fist Pose Towards the Viewer11:36
In this lesson we will draw a fist pose towards the viewer or camera.
Drawing a Fist Pose on an Upward Angle9:43
In this lesson we will draw a fist pose on an upward angle from the viewer. This will allow us to study the orientation that the fingers are in. A common problem is to draw the fingers too flat or aligned to one another.

How to Draw and Shade Muscular Arms Comic Book Style Pose 127:07
In this lecture you will learn how to construct a muscular arm and then apply stylized shading to it. You will learn how to cross hatch and feather the lines to round out the forms.
How to Draw and Shade Muscular Arms Comic Book Style Pose 220:19
These are the same techniques but with a different pose. You must draw the body parts from multiple angles to become comfortable with the shapes.
How to Draw and Shade Muscular Arms Comic Book Style Pose 316:30
This is the final arm pose using the same techniques as before to apply the shading.

Requirements

Students will need a basic understanding of drawing and an open mind.

Description

Welcome to my course, How to Improve Your Figure Drawing - Step by Step!

My name is Robert A. Marzullo and I am the author of the book "Learn to Draw Action Heroes." I have worked in comics, storyboards, and 3D animation. For each of these fields I had to be able to draw the human figure quickly and in a way that was convincing to my viewers. In this course I share what I have learned over those 20 years.

This is a basic approach to figure drawing. This entire course on how to draw the human figure is 7 hours 45 minutes and growing. I share techniques that I have used over the years to my illustrations and storyboards for television. You will learn how to systematically break down the various parts of the body into simple shapes. This allows you to gain confidence on the subject and use a workflow that will keep you productive. As I illustrate each area step by step you will follow along and learn from my studies.

In this course you will learn

Gesture Drawing
The Benefits of Timed Studies
Negative Space Drawing
Foreshortening
The Body in Perspective
Organic Lines Vs. Angular
Line of Action
How to Daw Hands
3 Main Masses of the Body

Updated on 12-2-2022 - I am including a section of drawing from life. This will give you a better understanding on how to use the technique in this course in a practical way.

You get to share your work with the other students in this course and grow together. Currently there are over 12,000 STUDENTS enrolled in this course. That is a lot of like minded figure drawing artists, so be sure to share your work and your thoughts along the way!

Great Figure Drawings will separate your artwork form your peers. It is a skill that is extremely sought after and admired. Once you learn to confidently draw the human figure you will gain more recognition very quickly. It takes time to master so be patient with yourself and dedicate the time needed each day. I have designed this course to help you grow your skills easily and effectively.

This course will give you insight into how I create my artwork and create poses from my imagination. I also share what techniques I use to improve my knowledge of the human form while studying. Things like gesture drawings, timed studies of the pose, negative space drawing, foreshortening, perspective, organic versus angular lines, and much more. You will also be given a copy of the art files as a downloadable PDF that I have created here so that you can work along and study from them. By the end of this course you should be more confident in constructing your figure drawings from the mind and have a better understanding of the human form.

You will also learn how to draw Gestures of the body using methods such as CSI. Making use of action lines and timed studies to help you improve your drawing abilities. I am also very receptive to my students. So if you have any suggestions or questions I am here to help!

Updated Content - I have also included 6 lessons on drawing various hands poses. You will learn what to pay attention to when drawing the hands so that they are more believable and expressive.

Bonus lectures - How to Draw and Shade Muscular arms. In those lessons I go over 3 different arm poses with various rendering techniques.

The tips and tricks from this course will make the process of drawing complex body poses much easier to accomplish. Good luck with your art and I can't wait to see your progress!

Please leave your honest review of this course so that myself and others will know what you think.

Thank you for considering my course,

Robert A. Marzullo

Who this course is for:

This course is for beginners that would like to take their character drawing a step further.
Artists that want to learn the fundamentals to Figure Drawing.

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How to Improve Your Figure Drawing - Breaking Down the Form13 lectures • 3hr 32min

Additional Techniques to Improve Your Figure Drawings8 lectures • 1hr 1min

Drawing Hands6 lectures • 1hr 11min

Drawing Female Arms3 lectures • 24min

Drawing and Shading Muscular Arms3 lectures • 1hr 4min

Drawing From Life1 lecture • 13min

Q+A Section2 lectures • 20min

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