Introduction to Artistic Figure Drawing

In the first unit, learn about Leonardo's work, his main projects, and published works. Get an introduction to the works of five artists who marked his career as an illustrator and everything he teaches during the course.

See all the materials and tools necessary to start working and get introduced to the basics of figure drawing during different historical periods. Leonardo teaches you the main notions of proportion and anatomical references used by the great masters of the art.

In the next unit, delve into the principles of anatomy, learn about bone and muscle structures, understanding the organization and movement dynamics of the human body’s main parts. Also, see resources and exercises to draw the face and limbs efficiently.

After learning the structure of the human figure, move on to the practical part, and perform composition and observation exercises. Leonardo gives advice on how to work with a live model. Learn how to work the lines with a higher level of detail and see how to give the final touches.

In unit five, do a series of exercises to illustrate different positions in a short period of time. Through practice, you will gain confidence and speed to develop your final project.

Make the final design and see how to incorporate scenographic elements such as objects, clothes, and other accessories in the composition. Leonardo gives you some final tips so that you can make your work more personal, giving the figure a more poetic and symbolic meaning.