Constructive Figure Drawing I

In week one, you will learn the basics of gesture and structure; these two elements are the fundamentals of figure drawing. Steve Huston will demystify the relationship between the two by showing you how they work hand in hand to make a solid yet fluid drawing.

In week two, you will learn how the figure articulates and moves in space. Steve Huston will show you how to locate the major landmarks on the figure.

In week three, you will learn how to construct the head and torso. Steve Huston will teach you the different perspectives of the head like leaning and tilting.

In week four, you will learn how to draw the shoulders and limbs. Steve Huston will show you how the shoulders, arms, and legs articulate as he breaks them down into simple shapes for easy understanding.

In week five, you will learn how to construct a full figure and develop an understanding of its proportions. Steve Huston will demonstrate how to combine two of the most important elements of figure drawing; gesture and structure.

In week six, you will learn the laws of light and shadow. Steve Huston will lecture on how light casts on a figure and helps you visualize the body in three dimensions.

In week seven, you will learn different rendering strategies in figure drawing. Steve Huston will teach you his approach to rendering the figure. You will learn how to find areas of closure within your drawing.