Drawing Drapery: Inert Cloth

[New Masters Academy]

In this lesson, instructor Iliya Mirochnik demonstrates how to draw and render an inert cloth or a cloth that rests on any surface. You will apply your understanding of fabric weight and construction of the folds to complete this drawing. Iliya will give you the techniques and tips to capture the fold essence.

This lesson belongs to Drapery: The Russian Approach. In this 8-week course, instructor Iliya Mirochnik will introduce you to the Russian Academic method of drawing drapery from observation. You will learn how to render each of the six types of folds. Iliya will teach you how fabric interacts and is affected by gravity. You will discover how designing and incorporating fabric and folds in your work can create movement. Through this course, you will be able to combine everything you have learned into drawing a clothed figure.

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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