Fundamentals of Figure Drawing with Charcoal
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Learn how to draw the human figure using charcoal by exploring sketching techniques to create a detailed, full-length portrait
Figure drawing offers us a way to represent the innate beauty of the human form in all its shapes and colors. Artist and instructor Mildred Hankinson uses charcoal pencils as a way to achieve this in an expressive and rhythmical style. She has over 90K followers on Instagram and has taught at numerous renowned art institutions in California since 2013, including Sadie Valeri Atelier.
In this online course, Mildred teaches you the fundamentals of figure drawing using charcoal. Learn how to develop a full-length portrait, combining lines, complex 3D shapes, and anatomical details. Explore the intricacies of the human body and portray it with elegance.
Start the course by getting to know artist and instructor Mildred Hankinson. She tells you about her professional journey and shares some of the biggest influences on her work.
Dive into the materials needed for the course and how to use them correctly. Mildred explains some drawing guidelines, then advises you on how to work with a model and choose reference photos.
Learn how to establish the gesture of the human form, then transform your lines into simple shapes and nuanced contours. Mildred demonstrates how to apply these techniques through some quick sketches.
Look how the figure can be broken down into three-dimensional forms and developed into a more complex structure. Then, practice with more sketches, working with value to create the illusion of volume.
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