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Week 1: Overview of Materials and Beginning a Preparatory Drawing with Stephen Bauman

Week 1: Overview of Materials and Beginning a Preparatory Drawing
Learn How to Paint the Figure in Sight-Size Discover the materials needed to draw and paint the figure.

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Instructor
Stephen Bauman
Subjects
Drawing, Painting
Topics
Human Figure, Tools and Materials
Mediums
Oil Paints, Pencil
Duration
4h 2m 45s

In week one, instructor Stephen Bauman will demonstrate the materials needed to create a sight-size figure painting. You will learn about the various drawing and painting tools he uses. Stephen will teach you how to stretch canvas and paper. Then, you will discover how to begin the initial block-in for your preparatory drawing.

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

You do not need to purchase specific materials to take this course.
We have included a materials list as recommendation only. If you cannot find a specific material in your area, use the closest equivalent available to you. Doing so will allow you to have the best possible learning outcome from this course. For help with finding alternative materials, including how to take this course with digital tools, please join our community Discord.

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