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Week 2: Gesture II - Sitting, Kneeling & Reclining Figures with Sheldon Borenstein

Week 2: Gesture II - Sitting, Kneeling & Reclining Figures
Basics of Drawing the Figure Learn gesture drawing of sitting, kneeling, and reclining poses

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Instructor
Sheldon Borenstein
Subjects
Drawing
Topics
Human Figure
Mediums
Charcoal, Fountain Pen, Pastel Pencil, Pen
Duration
1h 12m 47s

In week two, instructor Sheldon Borenstein will teach you gesture drawing of sitting, kneeling, and reclining figures. You will learn how to apply the concepts of weight, balance, and proportions to these complicated poses. At the end of the lesson, you will explore how the principles of gesture relate to the Old Masters.

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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