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20 Lessons
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Beg. & Int.
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863
Duration
19h 20m
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English
Calling all aspiring fantasy artists!
Are you ready to embark on a magical journey and transform your drawing skills from mere apprentice to mighty wizard? This course is your portal to a world of creativity and offers an experience like no other!
Why Join This Magical Quest?
My spellbinding teaching methods blend mnemonics and gestural structure, turning complex techniques into simple, magical steps that any artist of any skill level will enjoy. It's an epic curriculum that's comprehensive in nature and contains the secrets of my figure drawing skills. Skills which I want to give to you so you can unlock your own figure drawing wizardry.
Meet your Magical Professor
Hi, I'm Patrick Jones and I've worked for most major SF/Fantasy publishers and film companies worldwide. I've had the honor of being a cover artist for authors including Simon R. Green and H.G. Wells and my concept work can be seen in movies such as Peter Pan and The Great Raid. I've written several best-selling books on art (some of which you can find on Proko) and I've taught Anatomy of Style workshops at universities, online, and publicly in Brisbane, Australia. Now I'm here to instruct and help you gain the skills you'd want to acquire as an artist.
What you will learn
1Proportion and Structure Through Simplified Forms
Learn the importance of using simple shapes like eggs and mnemonics to understand and accurately depict complex human anatomy, facilitating the creation of dynamic and stylistically unique figures in fantasy art.
2Subtleties of Fantasy Character Design
Learn how to create distinctive, emotionally rich fantasy characters by manipulating facial structures and expressions, showcasing techniques to age, stylize, and individualize heads from simple to complex forms, thereby crafting visually compelling and narrative-driven art.
3Proportions and Dynamic Poses in Fantasy Figure Drawing
Learn the importance of understanding and manipulating proportions and dynamic poses to create lifelike and fantastical human figures, encouraging the artist to experiment with rule-breaking for more expressive and impactful artwork.
4Embracing Asymmetry in Character Design
Learn the importance of incorporating asymmetry in drawing human figures to enhance realism and individuality, and how subtle variations in features can convey deeper character traits and emotions.
5Mastering Contrapposto
Understanding and applying this classical posture can inject a sense of natural balance and dynamic movement into figure drawing, enhancing both realism and expressive potential.
6Harnessing Gesture and Structure for Fluidity in Fantasy Art
Learn how to integrate gestural drawing with structural anatomy to create dynamic, fluid fantasy figures.
7Expressive Fantasy Eyes
Learn the importance of capturing expressive eyes in fantasy art, demonstrating how subtle changes in eye anatomy and expression can dramatically alter the perceived emotions and characteristics of fantastical characters.
8Dynamic Human Figure Drawing
Understanding and applying key anatomical concepts to create fluid, dynamic poses in figure drawing, enhancing the ability to portray movement and depth through gestural drawing techniques.
9Embracing Forearm Dynamics in Fantasy Figure Drawing
Learn the critical importance of mastering forearm anatomy and dynamics, teaching how powerful, expressive forearms enhance the believability and strength of fantasy characters, far beyond just focusing on biceps.
10Embracing Foreshortening in Figure Drawing
Learn the importance of mastering foreshortening to add dynamic depth and realism to figure drawings, showing how to simplify complex shapes and understand body proportions from various angles.
11Gesture and Structure in Artistic Representation
Critical importance of balancing gestural expressiveness with structural accuracy in figure drawing, ensuring that the artist captures both the dynamic motion and the anatomical integrity of the subject.
12Embracing Gesture Over Proportion in Fantasy Figure Drawing
The importance of prioritizing gestural expression and dynamic rhythms over strict adherence to proportions, encouraging artists to capture fluid, lifelike movement and character in their fantasy art.
13Mastering the Integration of Gesture and Structure in Figure Drawing
The importance of balancing gesture with structural elements, enabling artists to create figures that are both lively and technically sound.
14Rhythmic Gestures in Fantasy Figure Drawing
Understanding and applying rhythmic gestures to enhance the dynamic portrayal of fantasy figures, emphasizing the importance of both structural anatomy and fluid motion to bring mythical characters to life.
15Dynamic Gestures in Fantasy Figure Drawing
How to imbue your fantasy character drawings with life and movement using advanced gestural techniques, breaking traditional anatomical rules to enhance fluidity and expressiveness in your art.
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What others are saying
Manuela P.
"Patrick has an amazing answer for every question you ask of him. His knowledge on anatomy is astounding."
Christina P.
"Out of 10, I give this course an 11! This course was inspirational. I learnt so much in such a short time! :-) Patrick is the full package! An internationally recognised figure drawing scholar, with four written books, an exceptional knowledge of human anatomy, many years of professional experience, and a great sense of humour. But most important of all, Patrick is an exceptional generous teacher who loves helping others to learn. He made learning easy for everyone. His supportive feedback provision approach helped us to acquire his amazing fluid drawing techniques, and to learn how to draw the human figure with style. Thank you!"
Larissa C.
"Patrick is a fantastic teacher! He is patient, engaging and makes you feel comfortable, doesn't matter at what level you feel you are at. I can't wait to do my next class with him."
Sara R.
"The course is excellent! You will definitely learn a lot! Patrick is not only an amazing teacher but it is a pleasure to be with him in the same room. He is friendly, makes jokes, tells anecdotes, makes you feel comfortable, while being extremely professional. Thank you, and hopefully I'll be back to take another course soon!"
Vincent D.
"A thoroughly thought out course that produces immense benefits for artists. Patrick communicates his superb knowledge of the human body and technique to all skill levels in a way I describe to be magic. He teaches you to see underneath and believes that a strong figure drawing is the combination of gesture and structure. Patrick truly is a rare teacher and it is incredible that the art community of Brisbane has the fortune of having him. I would recommend this course to anyone."
Faye M.
"The instruction was well paced, very instructional and enlightening. Patrick helped me to see and think differently, to look at the subject and the way I express myself in a new way. The venue airy, bright and well equipped. A very positive and inspirational experience."
Jenna D.
"An awesome in depth class, heaps of demos, drawing along with the teacher, and feedback on what you missed. I went in never having used charcoal and left hooked! The class is focused on gesture and constructive anatomy, so it's great if you want to get away from just copying the model and to actually understand what you are drawing, as well as bringing rhythm and style into your drawing. I have been studying academic life drawing several days a week for a few years now and I found the class built on the foundations I had, and gave me new insights on how to bring life and interest to my figures. It would also be a great crash course for anyone starting out. Highly recommended."
Mark D.
"So detailed. Patrick really is a master, and a great teacher."
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Essential:
- Plenty of newsprint / butcher’s paper smooth (not archival as it is rough)
- Charcoal sticks, big and small (Winsor&Newton and Coates are recommended as they are least gritty with good darks)
- Compressed charcoal stick
- Kneadable eraser
- Paper stump
- Sanding pad or piece of sandpaper
- Compressed charcoal pencils (General’s or Conté are recommended)
- Tissue paper
Very Handy:
- Electric or hard eraser
- Chamois (leather shammy) cloth (must be real leather, not synthetic). Put in wash to get rid of oil before using.
These are the materials Patrick will be using, but feel free to add to the list or draw with similar materials of your own choice.
No, this course is designed so beginner students can jump in and follow along.
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No. These videos contain nudity.
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About instructor
Patrick is an award-winning fantasy artist and teacher. He is the best selling author of ’The Anatomy of Style' and 'Figures from Life'.
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