In this lesson, instructor Steve Huston will demonstrate his charcoal and conté drawing technique on a reclining female figure. Steve will take you through each step of his process, starting with a light lay-in using a stump loaded with charcoal powder to the finishing touches.

This lesson belongs to the course Constructive Figure Drawing II. In this 8-week course, renowned artist Steve Huston will help you transform your figure drawing skills. With a focus on gesture and structure, Steve will guide you through a powerful and direct approach to capture the human form. You will tune in as he demonstrates multiple long poses using charcoal and conté crayons. By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills to make strong artistic statements and confidently visualize figures in three-dimensional space.

Throughout this course, you’ll have access to the NMA community for feedback and critiques to improve your work as you progress.