Throughout the ages, artists have been fascinated by the human figure and capturing its essence in many different settings, from DaVinci’s Mona Lisa to Andy Warhol’s Mick Jagger, and every style in between.
Learning how to draw the human figure means learning the basics of human anatomy, proportions, and movement. Mastering figure drawing brings about a solid understanding of how the human body works. This knowledge not only enhances your ability to create realistic representations but also fosters creativity and expression in portraying the human form.
This course will teach you the basics of sketching the human form and all the elements that make up the human body. I laid it out in a series of lessons that build on each other. As you progress, you will find that you become increasingly proficient at drawing people and faces. And that’s the idea!
I strongly recommend that you first study the Sketching Simplified course on this website, because you will need those fundamentals and skills to learn to draw human figures.
Good luck!
Course Features
- Lectures 28
- Quiz 0
- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level Beginner
- Language English
- Students 224
- Assessments Yes
- 10 Sections
- 28 Lessons
- Lifetime
- Introduction4
- Proportions of the Human Figure3
- Constructing the Figure3
- Drawing the Head and Face4
- Gesture Drawing2
- Capturing the Hands and Feet3
- Clothing and Drapery2
- Light and Shadow2
- Developing Your Style4
- About the Author1
