Constructing the Shoulders and Limbs

[New Masters Academy]

In this lesson, you will learn how to draw the shoulders and limbs. Instructor Steve Huston will show you how the shoulders, arms, and legs articulate as he breaks them down into simple shapes for easy understanding. You will learn to refine the simple constructions to build realized forms.

This lesson belongs to the course Constructive Figure Drawing I. During this 7-week course, renowned artist Steve Huston will teach you a powerful and direct method to drawing the human figure. Steve will take you through several concepts to help simplify and demystify the construction of the figure. You will develop a strong understanding of body movement and its structure. You will watch Steve analyze drawings from the Old Masters to learn how they constructed the figures using simple forms and shapes. After this course, you will be able to break down any challenging figurative pose and apply the knowledge you gain here to personal artwork.

Throughout this course, you’ll have access to the NMA community for feedback and critiques to improve your work as you progress.

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