In this bonus session, Patrick guides you through the collaborative process of working with Rajiv as a model, emphasizing the importance of storytelling, motivation, and emotion to create dynamic and engaging poses. You’ll explore key concepts such as contrapposto, light sources, and anatomy while learning how to direct models to capture powerful, narrative-driven scenes effectively. From intense fight sequences to emotional prompts, Patrick shows how to channel emotions like betrayal, revenge, and triumph into your artwork for more compelling compositions.

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.