Week 2: The Ideal Balance and Stability in Figure Drawing

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Instructor: Steve Huston
Subjects: Drawing
Topics: Human Figure
Mediums: Charcoal, Conté, Pencil
Duration: 1h 36m 46s

In week two, instructor Steve Huston will focus on the ideal balance and stability of a figure’s gesture. You will learn the importance of connecting a series of gestures to create movement. Steve will describe the visual components of gesture and structure. He will also illustrate how modifying a gesture can change the entire drawing.

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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