In this additional bonus session, you collaborate with Amanda, a model and soprano singer, to explore emotional prompts, anatomy, and dynamic posing. The session highlights the differences between male and female gesture, with Amanda embodying the character of a Gorgon through narrative-driven poses. You’ll witness Patrick’s approach to directing models, reviewing reference photos, and marking anatomical landmarks to guide accurate figure drawing. By the end of this session, you’ll understand how to use storytelling and emotion to elevate your artwork, from poses rooted in mythology to foundational anatomy studies.

This lesson belongs to Figure Drawing for Fantasy Art. In this 12-week course, renowned fantasy artist Patrick Jones will guide you through the essentials of fantasy figure drawing and its crucial role in his painting process. You will learn to capture dynamic gestures, simplify complex anatomy, and develop compelling characters that drive narrative art. Patrick will demonstrate how foundational drawing elements—structure, rhythm, and composition—directly influence his painting decisions, from color selection to lighting. Additionally, you’ll delve into bonus content on directing models for reference shoots, where Patrick shares his techniques for capturing emotion, action, and storytelling through live poses. By the end of this course, you’ll possess the skills to create powerful fantasy figures and bring them vividly to life.

Throughout this course, you’ll have access to the NMA community for feedback and critiques to improve your work as you progress.