Class Summary

This course will break down the human body and study it from the ground up. We’ll start with gesture, form, and anatomy. Our focus will be to reach the point where you can confidently draw entire bodies from any angle or pose. Then, we’ll move on to stylization, exaggeration, and appeal. Additionally, throughout the course, we’ll learn how to implement a productive feedback loop so that you can objectively evaluate your art.

Class Takeaways

• Challenge your analytical mind to evaluate your art and self-direct methods for improvement or exploration.
• Learn techniques to study other artists, how to find and utilize references, and methods for teaching yourself after the conclusion of the class.
• Learn techniques to teach yourself, find resources, and have general good art practice.

This Class Is For

• Beginner to intermediate artists who want to develop foundational drawing skills for capturing the human figure.
• For those who struggle with stiff posing, drawing characters in perspective/foreshortened angles, or drawings that lack energy and punch.

Class Requirements

• You need to have your own 'ClipStudio' to take the class. For more information, please visit here.
• Please Note: Students will have to purchase the 'ClipStudio' application. It is not included in the course package.

Class Highlights

❶Character Art is Complex but Simple

No matter how simple or complex, every character's drawing style is built upon foundational drawing techniques and knowledge of the human body. This class will touch on the fundamental techniques needed to draw a character.

❷Adding Life to your Characters

Drawing a character is one thing, but adding the details is what makes a character original and outstanding. Learn to differentiate characters through different poses, colors, shadings, and outfits.