Figure Drawing for Beginners | Part 2: Construction

[New Masters Academy]

In this series, instructor Sheldon Borenstein shares with you his approach to figure drawing. Sheldon will cover Construction in this second lesson, using a variety of methods to help you learn, including a fun lecture, multiple drawing demonstrations, an analysis of Old Master works, and a figure drawing assignment.

Materials

• Handmade Lead Holders with Cretacolor Leads
• Faber-Castell Pitt Pastel Pencil – Light Ultramarine, Cobalt Blue, Burnt Ochre, Chromium Green Opaque
• Chamois
• Sharpie Peel-Off China Markers – Black and Red
• Pelikan Souverän Fountain Pen
• Pentel Pocket Brush Pen
• Drawing Paper

[StevenLovelace]

Sheldon consistently says that the mouth is halfway between the bottom of the nose and the chin. But it isn’t, and he doesn’t  draw it there. He just says “halfway”.

[redgurl0526@yahoo.com]

I think he means an approximation. Everyone is a little different.

[Author]

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