How to Improve Your Figure Drawing - Step by Step 109.99 €

1) Introduction - How to Improve Your Figure Drawing

In this introduction I will explain what you will learn and why I am confident in the process that I am teaching you.  I have been an illustrator for over 20 years.  I have worked creating comic b ...

2) Breaking Down the Body Into Basic Forms

In this lesson we will cover breaking down the main parts of the body to the head, torso, and pelvis area.  Then we will work on the figure from there.  ( Note : I have also included my Digital Pen ...

3) Breaking Down the Arm Shapes

In this lesson you will learn how to break down the arm shapes to effectively create your own poses more easily.  I will walk you through the process to simplify arm poses.

4) Breaking Down the Legs - Front Side

In this lesson you will learn how to break down the legs in a front view with basic shapes.  

5) Breaking Down the Legs - Back Side

In this lesson you will learn how to draw and break down the back of the legs.

6) Breaking Down the Torso - Front Side

In this lesson you will learn how to draw the torso using basic shapes for structure.

7) Breaking Down the Torso - Back Side

In this lesson we will create the back of the upper torso area.

8) Drawing with Foreshortening Part 1

In this lesson we will go over some techniques for drawing the body with foreshortening.

9) Drawing with Foreshortening Part 2

This is part 2 of the lesson on foreshortening.

10) Breaking Down Hands Part 1

In this lesson I will show you how to break down hands to simplify the drawing process.

11) Breaking Down Hands Part 2

This is part 2 of the lesson on hands.

12) The Body in Action Part 1

In this lesson we will now start to draw the body in action.  You will learn techniques on how to further construct your poses.

13) The Body in Action Part 2

This is part 2 of the lesson on drawing the body in action.

14) Lesson on Gesture Drawing

In this lesson you will learn the importance of gesture drawing and follow along with me in a some examples.

15) Figure Drawing Lesson - Refining Your Poses

In this lesson you will learn techniques on how to refine the pose.

16) Creating Studies of Specific Areas in Your Work

In this lesson you will learn the benefits of creating your studies by focusing on specific areas of the body.

17) Twisting of the Body

In this lesson you will learn how to create more dynamic poses by twisting the body.

18) Line of Action - CSI

In this lesson you will learn about the "Line of Action" or "CSI" and how this benefits your figure drawings.

19) The Human Figure - Basic Proportions

In this lesson you will learn some basic proportions of the human figure.

20) Techniques for Foreshortening

In this lesson you will learn some techniques for mapping out the body when drawing with foreshortening.

21) Drawing an Example of Foreshortening

In this lesson we will create an arm example with foreshortening.

22) Drawing an Open Hand Pose with the Palm Facing Up

In this lesson we will draw the hand in a basic open pose with the palm facing up.  We will pay attention to the proportions and relationships of the knuckles.

23) Drawing an Open Hand Pose on an Angle

In this lesson we will draw the open hand pose slightly angled and with a bit more expression.

24) Drawing a Hand Gripping an Object

In this lesson we will draw a hand gripping an object.

25) Drawing a Stressed Hand Pose

In this lesson we will draw a hand pose that appears stressed or under tension.  This can be a very expressive pose for storytelling.

26) Drawing a Fist Pose Towards the Viewer

In this lesson we will draw a fist pose towards the viewer or camera.

27) Drawing a Fist Pose on an Upward Angle

In this lesson we will draw a fist pose on an upward angle from the viewer.  This will allow us to study the orientation that the fingers are in.  A common problem is to draw the fingers too flat or ...

28) Drawing Female Arms - Pose 1

In this lesson you will learn how to draw a female arm pose.

29) Drawing Female Arms - Pose 2

In this lesson we will draw a female arm pose in a relaxed position.

30) Drawing Female Arms - Pose 3

In this lesson we will draw a female arm pose from a back view.

31) How to Draw and Shade Muscular Arms Comic Book Style Pose 1

In this lecture you will learn how to construct a muscular arm and then apply stylized shading to it. You will learn how to cross hatch and feather the lines to round out the forms.

32) How to Draw and Shade Muscular Arms Comic Book Style Pose 2

These are the same techniques but with a different pose. You must draw the body parts from multiple angles to become comfortable with the shapes.

33) How to Draw and Shade Muscular Arms Comic Book Style Pose 3

This is the final arm pose using the same techniques as before to apply the shading.

34) Question 1 - How do I draw character from my imagination?

Drawing characters from the mind is no easy task.  In this video you will learn some of the things that I practice to help me in this area.

35) Bonus Lecture