Introduction to Animal Anatomy | New Masters Academy

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In this 8-week course, you will join the draftsperson and painter Joe Weatherly for a beginner-friendly series on animal anatomy. Joe will teach you how to visualize the simplified three-dimensional structures that lie beneath the surface of the animals. You will learn to understand the differences between herbivore and carnivore animals, from their skeletons to musculature structures. By the end of this course, you will know how to construct a variety of animals and understand the key factors that make them unique.

8 Lessons 9h 1m 41s of videos

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Week 1: Anatomy of the Horse WithJoe Weatherly

In week one, Joe teaches you how to construct the main components of a horse’s skeletal structure. You will learn to use simple forms to illustrate the horse.

Week 2: Anatomy of Large Cats WithJoe Weatherly

In week two, Joe will show you how to construct the major components of large cats. You will learn how the skeletal structure works to give these animals a predatory advantage.

Week 3: Anatomy of Bovine and Canine Animals WithJoe Weatherly

In week three, you will learn how to construct bovine and canine animals. Joe will walk you through the steps of analyzing and drawing these animals.

Week 4: Herbivore vs Carnivore Skulls WithJoe Weatherly

In week four, Joe will demonstrate the difference between an herbivore and a carnivore skull. You will learn that the constructions of the skull aid in each animals’ survival.

Week 5: Animal Forelimb Skeleton and Construction WithJoe Weatherly

In week five, Joe will teach you how to construct the forelimbs of various animals. You will learn how the skeletal structure plays a crucial role in the animals’ movements.

Week 6: Superficial Muscles of Animal’s Hindlimbs WithJoe Weatherly

In week six, you will learn how to analyze and construct the hind limbs of several animals. Joe will walk you through the skeletal structure of a horse and canine. Then, he will compare them to that of a human’s hind limb.

Week 7: Superficial Muscles of a Horse and Lion WithJoe Weatherly

In week seven, Joe will demonstrate how to construct the superficial muscles of a horse and lion. You will learn how the muscular system plays a vital role in the movement and survival of animals.

Week 8: Superficial Muscles of a Canine WithJoe Weatherly

In week eight, you will learn how to construct the superficial muscles of a canine. Joe will demonstrate, in detail, how the muscular system works in these animals.

Common Questions

Is this course beginner friendly?

This course is appropriate for the intermediate level.

Are there any assignments in this course?

This course includes downloadable assignment PDFs, that help you practice the materials taught by instructor Joe Weatherly. Keeping up with these assignments will maximize your learning outcomes.

What materials do I need to get for this course?

A material PDF list is linked in each lesson under the description. Please check the file to see what you need to prepare.

Can I do this course digitally, using Photoshop or Procreate?

All New Masters Academy courses are designed to be done traditionally or digitally. Software changes constantly, but the fundamentals stay the same. It will be up to you to translate the information that you are learning to your software of choice.