#figure drawing

3 articles tagged with "figure drawing"

Figure Drawing: Proportion, Gesture, and the Human Form
Art Techniques
·9 min read

Figure Drawing: Proportion, Gesture, and the Human Form

Learn the fundamentals of figure drawing including gesture, proportion, and anatomy for artists. Discover how Michelangelo, Raphael, and modern life drawing practices approach the human form as the foundation of visual art.

Charcoal Drawing: Smudging, Layering, and Getting Dark Values Right
Art Techniques
·9 min read

Charcoal Drawing: Smudging, Layering, and Getting Dark Values Right

Learn how to draw with charcoal using smudging, layering, and value control. Discover the techniques behind Käthe Kollwitz and Georges Seurat's charcoal work and build a serious drawing practice from the ground up.

Drawing Fundamentals: Line, Shade, Form, and Perspective
Art Techniques
·10 min read

Drawing Fundamentals: Line, Shade, Form, and Perspective

Master the building blocks of drawing, from contour lines and cross-hatching to one-point perspective. Learn the techniques that every great artist started with and how to develop your own drawing skills.