In week one, you will learn how to use rhythm and gesture to create a sense of movement and character within your figure drawings. John Asaro will demonstrate how to find and utilize the center axis line. Then, Bill Perkins will teach you how to find the rhythms within the forms and contours of the figure.
Common Questions
Yes, this course is designed to introduce the fundamentals of drawing to beginners. However, intermediate and advanced students who wish to refresh their drawing foundation are welcome to take it!
However, we recommend that you take Drawing Foundations II before attempting this course.
A material PDF list is linked in each lesson under the description. Please check the file to see what you need to prepare. This course introduces you to many new drawing materials, but you can also use alternative options you have at home.
Most of the New Masters Academy courses are designed to be done traditionally or digitally. Software changes constantly, but the fundamentals stay the same. It will be up to you to translate the information that you are learning to your software of choice.
This course includes downloadable assignment PDFs, that help you practice the materials taught by instructors Bill Perkins and John Asaro. Keeping up with these assignments will maximize your learning outcomes.
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