How to Improve Your Figure Drawing - Step by Step

Learn how to draw the human figure like a professional with these fundamental step by step techniques.
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How to Improve Your Figure Drawing - Step by Step
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Dec 2022
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Why take this course?

🎨 Master Figure Drawing with Robert Marzullo 🎓


Welcome to Master Figure Drawing - Step by Step!
Hey there, aspiring artists and dedicated sketchers! I'm Robert A. Marzullo, your guide on this artistic journey. With over 20 years of experience in comics, storyboards, and 3D animation, I've honed my skills to draw the human figure with speed and accuracy. Now, I'm excited to share these professional techniques with you in my comprehensive course, How to Improve Your Figure Drawing - Step by Step.


Course Overview:
This engaging course is a deep dive into the fundamentals of figure drawing. Clocking in at an extensive 7 hours 45 minutes, this course covers everything from basic shapes and gesture drawing to advanced topics like foreshortening, negative space, and organic versus angular lines. It's not just about watching videos; you'll be actively sketching as you follow along with my detailed instructions.


🔹 What You'll Learn:

  • Gesture Drawing: Capture the essence of a pose quickly and effectively.
  • Timed Studies: Master the art of drawing within time constraints to enhance your skills.
  • Negative Space Drawing: Discover how to use negative space to draw figures more accurately.
  • Foreshortening: Learn to depict complex angles and perspectives to give your drawings depth and realism.
  • The Body in Perspective: Understand how the human body relates to the laws of perspective.
  • Organic vs. Angular Lines: Recognize and use different types of lines to convey movement and form.
  • Line of Action: Capture the flow of action within a pose.
  • Drawing Hands: One of the most challenging parts of figure drawing, hands can now be mastered with these techniques.
  • 3 Main Masses of the Body: Break down the human form into its primary components for a clearer understanding.

📆 Course Update:
As of 12-2-2022, I've added a section on drawing from life! This will help you apply the techniques covered in the course to real-life situations, enhancing your practical skills.


Join a community of over 12,000 STUDENTS who are all on their journey to perfecting figure drawing. Share your progress, connect with fellow artists, and grow together through the challenges of mastering this art form.


Your Artistic Journey:
Improving your figure drawing skills can set your artwork apart from the rest. It's a highly sought-after skill that will make your work stand out in the artistic community. Remember, it takes time to become proficient, so be patient and dedicate regular practice to your craft.


Exclusive Insights:
I'll take you through my own creative process, from conceptualizing poses in my imagination to the techniques I use to study and understand the human form. You'll also receive downloadable PDFs of art files for direct reference during your practice sessions. My goal is to help you become confident in constructing figure drawings from scratch by the end of this course.


Bonus Content:
Dive deeper into specific poses with additional lessons on drawing various hands, which are crucial for conveying emotion and realism. Plus, explore advanced techniques for shading and rendering muscular arms in three different poses.


Your Progress Matters:
As your instructor, I'm committed to supporting your learning experience. If you have any questions or suggestions, please reach out—I'm here to help you every step of the way.


Stay Updated and Review:
This course is continually evolving with new content and improvements based on student feedback. I invite you to leave a review after completing the course so that others can learn from your experience.


Thank You for Choosing Master Figure Drawing!
I'm thrilled to be part of your artistic growth and can't wait to see how your skills develop as you work through this course. Let's embark on this creative adventure together, and transform the way you draw figures forever!

  • Robert A. Marzullo

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Our Verdict

This accessible figure drawing course by Robert Marzullo teaches you how to improve your artwork with a unique approach. Emphasizing both basic anatomy and creative processes, it offers actionable tips that enhance learners' skills. However, the course may lack depth on certain topics for beginners and its voiceover explanations could be improved. By addressing these areas while building upon its successful aspects, this Udemy staple can ensure a more cohesive learning experience for aspiring figure artists.

What We Liked

  • The course provides a clear understanding of basic figure drawing concepts and anatomy.
  • Instructor's unique approach to utilizing mistakes as part of the creative process proven valuable for many students.
  • Robert Marzullo's distinct art style and workflow offers a fresh perspective on figure drawing.
  • Students appreciate the practical tips that improve their drawings immediately.

Potential Drawbacks

  • Some lessons could benefit from more in-depth explanations, particularly for beginners unfamiliar with anatomy basics.
  • Voiceover and video occasionally lack real-time explanations during drawing demonstrations.
  • A few students wished for a separate course focusing solely on specific body parts, like hands and feet.
  • The course assumes some background knowledge of human anatomy which may lead to initial confusion.

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