Drawing the Figure – Shading Techniques for the Body and Clothing | Term Four, 2024
Having a strong grasp of how to draw the figure realistically, you can then choose to stylise it from a position of knowledge.
Starting from an understanding of the 3D form of the human figure we'll look at how to draw and accurately shade all parts - including eyes, hair, skin, lips etc.
A further focus will be on how to accurately draw and shade clothing – looking at different materials and how they drape over the figure.
Suitable for all levels.
Content
* Learn how to draw the figure with accurate shading, focusing on light and shade, and how this interacts with the figure* Learn how to accurately draw eyes, hair, lips, skin, nails etc
* Learn how to draw a wide range of clothing types – how they fit around the figure
* Learn rendering techniques that will help you to draw common and exotic clothing material realistically
Objectives
* Develop your understanding of the full 3D form of the figure and how to depict this with shading* Explore and recognise how different clothing material interacts and moves with the figure
* Learn how to render different clothing materials
Outcomes
* Improved observational drawing skills regarding the human figure* Improved observational drawing skills with clothing and other fabrics, and how these interact with the figure
Level 4: Investigate - Creativity Project 1, Examine - Creativity Project 3
Level 5: Challenge - Creativity Project 1, Synthesise - Creativity Project 2, Apply - Creativity Project 3
Level 6: Initiate - Creativity Project 1
Tutor: Alan Poole
- Every Wednesday (21 Oct - 06 Dec)
- 9:30am - 4:30pm
- Materials cost: Dependent on what materials are purchased from the materials list Casual Students: $630.00 + materials
- T2.27
- 15 (Max number of students)
Required Materials:
* Pencils - HB to 4B* Eraser
* Visual Diary
* A2 Sketch Pad
You can purchase your art supplies from our Materials Shop