Figure Drawing & Anatomy

• How to begin your figure drawing practice: we will start right from the beginning, covering essential topics such as selecting the right drawing tools and paper

• Best practices for animation gestures, exploring how to approach poses ranging from 1 to 10 minutes

• How to utilize simple shading methods to communicate form effectively

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of human anatomy, starting with a focus on the torso from both front and back perspectives

• Master the intricacies of animating arms and legs, exploring three different views for each to ensure a well-rounded grasp of their movements and structure

• Take a closer, in-depth look at animating hands and feet, vital elements for adding realism and expressiveness to your characters and scenes

• We'll spend one full week dedicated to teaching you the essential skills of blocking in faces. This period will focus on establishing the basic structure and proportions of the face

• After honing foundational techniques, we will move on to longer portrait studies. You'll have the freedom to take as much time as necessary to thoroughly analyze and render the nuances of each individual portrait

• This extended practice will enable you to capture the subject's unique features and expressions in greater depth, refining your artistic abilities to create more lifelike and expressive portraits

• This course will finish with a complete life-drawing session, just as if you were in College

• Intro to Figure Drawing

• Gestures and Poses

• Shading Methods

• Human Anatomy

• Movement & Realism

• Portrait Studies

• Life Drawing Session

• Ideal for beginners and artists seeking to improve figure drawing, anatomy animation, and realism skills

• Specifically helpful in enhancing artwork with anatomical precision

• Explores the connection between figure drawing and animated movements

All Animation Tutor Courses Require:

• Zoom account for the online feedback sessions (Interactive and Group Courses)

• Access to Google Drive to submit homework and to receive feedback files (Interactive and Group Courses)

• Reliable internet speed, ideally offering at least 30 Mbps for both downloads and upload, ensures a smooth online experience

• Drawing materials of your choice, life drawing is always best done traditionally

• Access to a library or bookstore

• Ability to seek out artists that inspire you

• Willingness to learn and grow as an artist!

Explore Resource Library:
theanimationtutor.com/resources

Textbooks Recommendations:

• Best option: Sheridan College's current figure drawing textbook: Classic Human Anatomy by Valerie L. Winslow

• Next best, more affordable option: Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist by Stephen Rogers Peck