Course Details

- Topic: Drawing the Human Figure
- Instructor: Jack (Instructor at The Gnomon Workshop)
- Format & Pricing: Available for purchase at The Gnomon Workshop website

What You Will Learn in This Course

Understanding Structure: Jack introduces the basic elements required to create the illusion of 3D space and form, teaching how to break down the human figure into simple shapes and structures.

Simplified Forms for Better Understanding: By constructing basic forms, the course helps you grasp the human body's complexity, turning it into understandable, easy-to-draw components. This method helps artists simplify their approach to a challenging subject.

Overlapping and Translating Real-World Form

Jack emphasizes how to depict the 3-dimensional body on a flat 2D surface. Through understanding how forms overlap and interact, you'll learn how to draw the figure with a strong sense of volume and depth.

Maintaining Gestural Quality

Building on the techniques taught in the first volume, Jack demonstrates how to maintain the gestural quality of the figure without sacrificing structural accuracy, a skill that is essential for dynamic, realistic drawings.

Course Requirements and Format

This course is perfect for artists who are already familiar with basic drawing techniques and wish to deepen their understanding of figure drawing. The focus is on structure, overlap, and perspective, offering intermediate to advanced techniques.

Conclusion: Enhance Your Drawing Skills

By the end of this masterclass, you will have a solid grasp of how to construct the human figure in 3-dimensional space. Jack's insightful demonstrations will help you master the complexities of figure drawing, improving both your technical and expressive drawing skills.

Content Source:

https://thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/drawing-the-figure-volume-2  

Genre / Category: Figure Drawing, Artistic Technique, 3D Figure Drawing