Figure Drawing Master Class -

Accurate measurement keeps the figure grounded and realistic.

: Use a set of four lines to define a box, then eight lines to cut away and find proportions and gesture. Figure Drawing Master Class

Think like a sculptor to represent 3D volume on a 2D surface. Accurate measurement keeps the figure grounded and realistic

: The navel is typically halfway between the bottom of the rib cage and the top of the lower torso. Figure Drawing Master Class

The "armature" serves as the unstructured foundation of a pose. Getting this stage right ensures the drawing is nearly finished even before adding detail.