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Drawing Foundations II

In this course, the late Mark Westermoe will provide you with a structural framework for drawing the cast. You'll start by learning how to create a lay-in drawing to outline forms. Mark will then guide you through developing the mid-tone and defining shadow shapes. By the end of Drawing Foundations II, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of constructing and rendering a face.

2 Lessons 3h 11m 28s of videos

Common Questions

Is this course beginner friendly?

Yes, this course is designed to introduce the fundamentals of drawing to beginners. However, intermediate and advanced students who wish to refresh their drawing foundation are welcome to take it!

However, we recommend that you take Drawing Foundations I before attempting this course.

What materials do I need to get for this course?

A material PDF list is linked in each lesson under the description. Please check the file to see what you need to prepare. This course introduces you to many new drawing materials, but you can also use alternative options you have at home.

Can I do this course digitally, using Photoshop or Procreate?

Most of the New Masters Academy courses are designed to be done traditionally or digitally. Software changes constantly, but the fundamentals stay the same. It will be up to you to translate the information that you are learning to your software of choice.

Are there any assignments in this course?

This course includes downloadable assignment PDFs, that help you practice the materials taught by instructors Bill Perkins, John Asaro, and Mark Westermoe. Keeping up with these assignments will maximize your learning outcomes.