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Classical Figure Drawing: Dominique in Charcoal
​ENROLLMENT OPEN
Sunday check in Zoom calls 5:00 p.m.
Video Instruction,  $225 / 12-wk session (begin anytime)
  • Ages 13 to adult  (parental ok needed for underage)
  • includes art resources & images
  • step by step videos for primary instruction
  • six Zoom virtual check-ins for Q&A + individual critiques
  • over 7 hours of video instruction + 6 Zoom check in/ critique calls over 12 weeks 
  • weekday instructor access for questions when stumped during an exercise via text or email
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​REGISTER HERE or pay below to guarantee your space..
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This is a very in depth and step by step video series combined with in-person instruction where we focus on creating a realistic and accurate figure drawing in charcoals.  We will spend extensive time on the process of measuring to create a strong foundation upon which to begin our values and realism of form. The image above is the project students will draw throughout the course.

Students will learn:


  • Comparative measuring for accurate proportions
  • How to manipulate charcoals for optimal value transitions
  • How shadow shapes work to help keep proper proportion
  • How to construct a figure drawing from a photograph in a comparative way to life drawing
  • Tools of the trade and their value
  • Why photos can be an aid to learning how to draw
  • How to correct measurement errors and not have to "start over or give up"
  • ​and much more!

In this course, students gain essential knowledge on representational figure drawing techniques by training the eye to see with particular focus on proper measuring.  We work slowly and all steps of the process are vocalized and shown in videos.

Videos allow students to hear what is happening in the mind of the  instructor, what questions need to be asked when working on this drawing and the steps of the thought process that follows in an organized fashion for a realistic and proportioned result.  This method used in drawing "Dominique" is founded on classical academic figure drawing principles.  During our Zoom call check ins we will go over any questions and work on direct challenges each student faces, reinforcing the basic principles presented in the video instruction.  


Great course for anyone wanting to improve their proportions and values to achieve quality realism in figure drawing or anyone just starting out. If you're a 101 beginner, and you're patient (necessary), this will give you everything you need to create realistic and proportioned figure drawings. Building a solid foundation early in your artistic journey is best because it saves time later so do not let the fear of being a beginner stop you.  Every artist was once an amateur, Ralf Waldo Emerson once said.  For those more advanced, if proportion or values are your trouble spots, these are principles we work on extensively and this course will benefit all artists in the department of accuracy.

Students have 12 weeks from the date of video delivery to finish this project for email support and critiques. We meet on Zoom every other week to allow ample time to watch the videos, digest them and then practice the methods.  Students may finish sooner or later depending on their schedule and drawing time.  Students do NOT need to show up to all 6 Zoom calls but they must complete the project for personalized critiques and Q & A with instructor within 12 weeks time.    


* This project may be worked on by students in the Drawing Mentorship courses on Thursdays.  Contact us.

Work on your own time and join us for a Zoom QA & Critique call once a week at our scheduled time.  ​Sign up today!

What are you waiting for? 
​This is the class where we'll help you figure out - no pun intended - how to improve your drawings by offering the missing information for creating realistic figures.

​We'd love to assist you! Sign up today.

Not sure?  Book a FREE discovery call with the instructor to learn if this course is for you! 

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12-week course with 6 Zoom check in calls and guidance + "lifetime access" to virtual instruction videos 

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​We look forward to working with you! - the studio school team

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