The Art & Science of Figure Drawing: GESTURE

Learn everything you need to know about drawing dynamic, expressive figures.
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Udemy
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English
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Arts & Crafts
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The Art & Science of Figure Drawing: GESTURE
30 479
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13.5 hours
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Nov 2021
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$119.99
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What you will learn

How to draw dynamic figures that come to life on the page.

How to capture the action of any pose.

How to assemble the parts of the figure into a dynamic whole.

How to draw the various parts of the figure including the hands, feet, head and neck.

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Our Verdict

The Art & Science of Figure Drawing: GESTURE is an extensive course that meticulously covers the fundamentals of figure drawing while fostering a systematic approach. Its practice reels, complemented by high-quality photographic resources, help learners improve gesture skills effectively. Despite needing diligent daily effort and some memorization, this well-thought-out course remains accessible and valuable for both novices and experienced artists seeking to enhance their skills.

What We Liked

  • The course lays a solid foundation for figure drawing, with each video building upon the last.
  • It provides comprehensive instructions on every aspect of drawing figures, including capturing action poses and assembling parts of the body.
  • Anatomy anchor points are explained clearly in this class, allowing you to bring life and proportion to your drawings.
  • Timed practice reels help improve gesture skills effectively.

Potential Drawbacks

  • Some students may initially find the pace challenging, since it requires regular practice beyond one day per video.
  • Anatomical names of certain landmarks need to be memorized, which could overwhelm some learners due to the sheer amount of information covered.
  • While there are demonstrations in this course, more drawn examples or completed gesture drawings for comparison would be helpful.
  • Those with scheduling issues might struggle managing time between regular IRL life drawing and completing this course.

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