Week 2: Gesture II – Sitting, Kneeling & Reclining Figures

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Instructor: Sheldon Borenstein
Subjects: Drawing
Topics: Human Figure
Mediums: Charcoal, Fountain Pen, Pastel Pencil, Pen
Duration: 1h 12m 47s

In week two, instructor Sheldon Borenstein will teach you gesture drawing of sitting, kneeling, and reclining figures. You will learn how to apply the concepts of weight, balance, and proportions to these complicated poses. At the end of the lesson, you will explore how the principles of gesture relate to the Old Masters.

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

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