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The Art & Science of Figure Drawing

Name: The Art & Science of Figure Drawing
Price: 119 USD
Author: Brent Eviston

Course by Brent Eviston

Full course

$119

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Full course

You will be given unexpiring access to watch the videos online .

$119

Lessons

89 Lessons

Duration

28h 22m

Skill Level

Int. & Adv.

Views

124K

Captions

ZH, JA, KO, ES, EN

overview

"The human figure is the most rewarding but the most challenging subject to draw."

Are you excited to learn figure drawing? In this course I'll demystify the figure drawing process for you and teach practical skills that are easy for you to learn. We'll start with simple shapes and then transition to learning how to accurately draw a figure in three dimensions. You'll also learn how to depict flesh, muscle, and bone as well as how to shade using dramatic light and shadow.

This instruction is some of the most accessible and effective methods for drawing the figure and I've included beautiful and detailed drawing demonstrations of every phase of the figure drawing process to help you learn it. I've packed it with powerful insights into any artist can appreciate that's clear and concise. Many of the tools and techniques you'll learn here are rarely seen outside of private art academies.

I’ll also be holding 4 livestream critiques providing students feedback for submitted work. This perk is only available for students purchasing this course on Proko (see FAQ for details)

What you will learn

1Livestream Critiques

Access to full uninterrupted livestream critique from instructor.

2Gesture

Learn to simplify the human figure into basic forms and capture the action of a pose dynamically and realistically.

3Shading

Master the art of adding life to your drawings with dramatic light and shadow, applying a straightforward shading process.

4Complete Drawing Process

Understand and apply the complete drawing process, integrating all techniques from the course into cohesive works of art.

5Proportion

Gain skills in measuring the figure to draw it with greater accuracy and proportionality.

6Volume and Structure

This subject teaches you how to draw the figure in three dimensions using simplified 3D shapes to enhance anatomical accuracy.

7Expression and Passion

Learn how to draw with passion and expression to create drawings that connect emotionally with viewers.

8Technical Skills

Develop the technical skills necessary for accurate figure drawing, from basic to advanced techniques.

9Figure Drawing Demonstration

Watch a full-length demonstration that guides you through the entire process of figure drawing from start to finish.

10Gesture Drawing Explorations

Explore advanced techniques to bring a greater sense of life and action to your figure poses.

11Practice Poses

Engage with timed practice poses designed to accompany and reinforce the lessons learned in the course.

Premium Benefits

Exclusive Content

Only premium students get to watch the majority of instruction contained in this course. Little to no free content is provided.

Assignments

A variety of exercises to help you practice what you've learned. After you do the assignments, you can post them in the community for feedback and see what other students are posting.

Step by Step Process

Watch step by step video demos from start to finish with educational commentary from the instructor. Most of us are visual learners (we’re artists!), so reading about it or hearing it explained is not enough. We have to see it!

Downloads

Includes content that the student can download to any personal device for offline viewing.

Closed Captions

This course contains one or more closed captions for all the lessons in this course. Check the stats above for a complete list of languages included.

Money Back Guarantee

Contact support@proko.com within 30 days. We usually don't ask questions, but a request is subject to review if over 25% of content was downloaded. This is to protect our instructors from dishonest wardrobing and ensure a happy and thriving community.

What others are saying

Anastasia Zueva

"It is the best of the best courses I have ever seen online. I love everything about the class. Brent explains how to draw and most important what to draw in a human figure. What details are important. I can see how fast my drawing ability improves. It is like going to a prestigious academy from the comfort of your home. Just excellent! Happy and loving it!"

Cindy Shatto

"Brent is an amazing instructor! If you want to learn figure drawing, no need to search for other classes as Brent is the best! Brent is a very engaging teacher and I know you will enjoy all of his classes as I have!”

Alex Rodriguez

“Instructor is not only a master artist, but also a master at teaching. He gives you the right amount of work divided in lessons for easier digestion. Each lesson includes practice videos which are essential to retain the information. He carefully explains each individual concept and eases you into applying them all as a whole by the end of the lessons. 10/10 A treasure for online learners, I highly recommend it.”

Rachel Lawson

“This is an amazing class! Brent explains each aspect of the figure with depth and clarity I’ve never seen before in a figure drawing class. Each area of the body is explored and simplified in a way that makes it understandable. I can’t even explain in words how good this class is! It has to be experienced. I’ve taken many figure drawing courses in person and online but this is the one that I’ve been searching for. I’m really just amazed at how well both the lectures and demonstrations were executed. I’ll be returning to these lessons over again as I continue to practice!”

Cameron Dunn

"There is a LOT in this class and Brent's teaching style is quite serious, reflecting that he is determined that his students will become proficient. Some stamina is required, but it is worth the effort and I have learned a huge amount of new techniques which has opened up a world of drawing for me. I began with the Getting Started lessons for drawing objects which was essential, but drawings of people are so much more evocative. The whole thing has been very rewarding."

Julia L.

Wonderful course. As expected from Mr. Eviston. His teaching approach is very professional, instructions are clear and lessons so well-explained. Lots of material for practice included in form of video practice reels. If you are willing to put in enough time and effort, this course is guaranteed to improve your figure drawing. I went through this course twice and will keep coming back.

Angela F.

"The teacher does a wonderful job of breaking all the content down into accessible, concrete steps that build one atop another. The material is well organized and easy to revisit and the audio quality and pacing is perfect for following along with. The class was a pleasure to take. Many thanks to the instructor!"

Bella Sagi

"The best course for gesture drawing! it feels like the teacher is giving his best to teach and love what his doing. I really enjoyed it and learned a lot. Thank you."

F.A.Q.

What makes this course different from when it was released on other platforms (skillshare, udemy, etc.)

The course content itself is identical. However, I’ve worked with Proko to bundle the course together in a way that streamlines the learning experience. That along with the community features that Proko has built in, makes for an enhanced learning experience.

Also, along with your lifetime access to the course material, for the first time, Brent will be holding 4 student critique livestream events.

When are the livestream critiques?

09/18/2024 10am PT - Livestream 1 (Gesture)

10/09/2024 10am PT - Livestream 2 (Volume & Structure)

11/13/2024 10am PT - Livestream 3 (Shading)

01/15/2025 10am PT - Livestream 4 (Full Figure Drawing)

Who is eligible to receive a critique during the livestream?

To have a chance at getting a critique you must be a premium student and submit your work before the submission deadline. Unfortunately, I can't guarantee everyone will get a critique but will do my best to address as many submissions as possible.

What if I am not able to attend a livestream?

Don’t worry! After the initial live stream airs, all premium members will have lifetime access to view the critiques.

Where & when should I submit my work for the livestream critiques?

Critiques will be selected from drawings posted in the assignments tab.

For inclusion in the livestream critique you should submit your drawings at least one week in advance of the scheduled livestream (livestream schedule below).

09/18/2024 10am PT - Livestream 1 (Gesture)
10/09/2024 10am PT - Livestream 2 (Volume & Structure)
11/13/2024 10am PT - Livestream 3 (Shading)
01/15/2025 10am PT - Livestream 4 (Full Figure Drawing)

Is this price a monthly fee?

No, it’s a one-time payment and you have access to these videos forever. You are essentially purchasing a product. It’s not a subscription.

Can I buy this course as a gift?

Absolutely! Just enter in the gift receivers email address at checkout.

Will you be adding new lessons?

No, you'll have access to the full course after the presale ends.

If I bought one of your videos on a different platform (gumroad, skillshare, etc.) will I have access to them here?

Unfortunately no, Proko is a completely different platform and cannot transfer your purchase over.

Are these the same videos you have on other platforms (gumroad, skillshare, etc.)?

Yes, this content is available on other platforms but here they are carefully organized and bundled together for an optimal learning experience.

Are there any prerequisites?

There are no figure drawing prerequisites but you should have some basic drawing skills before taking this course.

What materials do I need for this course?

Just a pencil and paper or a tablet to draw on will work! There are some additional materials that may be helpful but are not required.

What is a Timed Practice Reel?

A video of reference photos set to a specific duration, to draw along with.

These timed practice poses allow you to start a video and draw.

Each set of practice poses is designed specifically to accompany the lessons in this bundle.

This will make sure that you get the most out of the lessons you've learned.

Does the estimated duration & estimated lesson count include model Practice Reels?

No. The estimated duration & estimated lesson count only factors in lessons with a lecture.

There is an additional 36 lessons of timed practice reels.

What closed captions are included?

This course has English, Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, and Korean CC available for premium lessons.

Are the Premium videos censored?

No. These videos contain nudity.

Can I download the videos?

Yup! Each video is downloadable as an mp4 file at 1080p. Please don’t share the videos. Each purchase helps to create future videos like these.

Lessons

Gesture

Gesture Explorations

Volume & Structure

Measuring & Proportion

Shading

Figure Drawing Demo

Livestream Critiques

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"The human figure is the most rewarding but the most challenging subject to draw."

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