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Introduction to Figure Drawing

ART 855.60

In this four-week workshop with live models, learn and practice the fundamentals of figure drawing and engage in fun and creative exercises to build your skills.

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What you will learn.

  • Learn how to observe, understand, and communicate visually by breaking down the figure into simple forms
  • Delve into topics such as proportion, gesture, construction drawing, and head/face study
  • Develop individual directions in style and expression

About this course:

Figure drawing is a fundamental yet challenging practice for many artists. In this four-week workshop with live models, students are introduced to the fundamentals of figure drawing and engage in fun and creative exercises to build their skills. Students learn how to observe, understand, and communicate visually by breaking down the figure into simple forms. Instruction and exercises cover topics such as proportion, gesture, construction drawing, and head/face study.

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