The Spirit of the Pose

In week one, you will be introduced to the three initial stages of figure drawing.  Karl will lecture on the eight parts of the body and the general model for drawing the figure.

In week two, Karl will teach you how to tell a story in a figure drawing through gesture. You will learn how the ability to make a solid gesture aids in your drawing skill; it will help establish the feeling of the pose.

In week three, you will study the formulation stage of figure drawing. Karl will teach you how to add structure to the gesture of the pose. You will learn how to combine simple shapes to construct the figure.

In week four, you will learn how to use formulation in your figure drawing. Karl will demonstrate how he builds up the structure of the figure using formulation.

In week five, Karl will walk you through an overview of figure anatomy. You will learn how to add anatomical details on top of gestures and structures to give your figure drawings more life.

In week six, you will delve deeper into the application of anatomy in figure drawing. Karl will explain how Michelangelo utilized anatomy to capture dynamic poses in his masterwork.

In week seven, Karl will provide you with a comprehensive overview of light and tone. You will discover different types of lighting and learn how to use them to add depth and dimension to your drawings.

In week eight, you will learn how to apply light and tone to your figure drawings. Karl will demonstrate the techniques to create dynamic light and shadow masses.

In week nine, Karl will teach you the power of aesthetics. You will learn that taste has developed throughout history.

In week ten, you will discover your sense of aesthetics in a figure drawing. Karl will first demonstrate how his aesthetic choices are used to decipher the forms of the figure.