Course Description:

Learn the fundamentals of superficial anatomy through observation.  This is a course focused on anatomy that is structural and aesthetically relevant to figurative artists, including proportion, form, skeleton and muscles.  Concepts such as abstracting the form will be discussed as well as a figurative art review as it relates to anatomy.

Audience:

Beginning and Intermediate artists interested in drawing, painting or sculpting the human figure.

Format:

Real-time, I use images from references, a live model, live drawing demonstrations, and physical demonstrations to show how muscles and bones work together.

In-Person: Limited seats are available for in-studio participation.
Remote: For those that prefer to attend remotely, Zoom access is available.

Screenshots from previous online sessions:

Prerequisites:

Some prior experience drawing or painting is recommended as drawing from a live model will be part of the class experience.

Note: The classroom experience includes observation from a nude model as well as photographic reference from nude models, cadavers, and anatomical studies.

Learning Objectives

Students will

• learn fundamental anatomy, including major muscles, bones, landmarks
• learn to interpret observational human body into abstract form
• Complete drawings from life, compositing their learning from lectures and reference materials

Classes will be 3 hours each session, approximately composed of:

• 90 min – lecture
• 10 min – break
• 70 min – drawing from model (live, cast, or reference)

Materials:

• Students maintain a sketchbook throughout the class to study skeleton, muscles, hands and feet.

Assessment:

This course is not graded or accredited.  However, periodically optional quizzes will be provided to help cement the knowledge.

I will provide direct feedback during drawing sessions as well as individual critique of relevant student projects.

Format:

• Sunday, 9-12 PM, Every two weeks
• ~1-2 hr lecture
• ~1 hrs study from life and/or references
• In Person or Online Zoom Webinar
• Students will work with a live model
• $19/3-hour session (model fee included)
• Students are encouraged to ask questions and for feedback while they are working from the model.
  
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