Figure Drawing Fundamentals

Your fastest path to understanding and drawing the human body.

Have you wondered how to draw the human body? Here’s everything you ever wanted to know about drawing flowing lines and graceful figures with ease. Jumpstart your figure drawing skills or take a refresher course on these fundamentals with studio artist Michael Parker.

Figure drawing can seem difficult and complex, but Michael Parker’s beginner’s guide quickly and easily breaks down the different stages of figure drawing, from simple lines and shape to sophisticated and fully fleshed poses. This course with guide you through every step of the figure drawing process, and will help you develop the skills you need to draw convincing figures with the proper sizes, shapes, and proportions.

This course covers the basics — if you’ve never tried figure drawing before, this is the best place to start your journey.

In this class you will learn:

How to choose the best drawing tool for your work.

The mechanics of lines — how to make engaging marks on your page.

How to capture action and energy in a gesture pose.

How to properly proportion your figures while working from reference.

How to use shape and form when constructing your figure drawing.