Develop your drawing style
Patrick will discuss traditional drawing rendering techniques which he uses to simplify anatomy into basic shapes and gestural line to create a language your memory will use to unlock and develop your personal style of drawing.
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Course Format
Custom
Skills Level
Intermediate
Duration
8 weeks
Q&A
Once a week | Live Format
Feedback
Live feedback (recording available)
Lecture Type
Pre-recorded
Assignment
Due each week. Expect to spend 8-10 hrs/wk viewing lectures, Q&A, and time on assignments.
PREREQUISITES
Analytical Figure Drawing course OR foundational knowledge of human anatomy
MATERIALS
See syllabus for full materials list
The more you know, the better.
Week #1
Drawing the Head
Introduction to materials (see syllabus for list) | Drawing the head: break down the formula for drawing the head
Week #2
Drawing the Figure
Break down the formula for drawing the figure
Week #3
The Female Figure
Long poses | In-depth focus on the hip structure and gluteus in various positions | Gravity and compression | Group and mass
Week #4
The Male Figure
Body landscape | Long poses | In-depth focus on the shoulders and chest in various positions | In-depth focus on foreshortened poses | Chasing rhythms
Week #5
The Female Figure
Long poses | In-depth focus on the torso and breasts in various positions | Gravity and compression
Week #6
The Female Figure
Body landscape | Long poses | In-depth focus on foreshortened poses
Week #7
The Male Figure
Long poses | In-depth focus on the arms and legs in various positions | Drawing with style, sanguine on toned paper
Week #8
The Female Figure
Long poses | In-depth focus on hands and feet in various positions | Drawing with style, sanguine on toned paper
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LECTURES BY
Patrick Jones
Patrick J. Jones is an award winning artist, author and teacher. He has worked as a concept artist and book illustrator for many publishing companies and his work has featured in major U.S. exhibitions, both in NYC and Pennsylvania. His oil paintings and drawings reside in private collections worldwide.
Patrick is the author of four best selling art technique books: ’Oil Painting: Masterclass' and ’Sci-fi & Fantasy Oil Painting Techniques’, ‘The Anatomy of Style' and ‘Figures from Life’. His work has also been collected in a hardcover volume, ‘The Sci-Fi & Fantasy Art of Patrick J. Jones’. His next book ‘The Lying Eye: Drawing from Photos’ will be released via Korero Press in 2022.
Patrick is the author of four best selling art technique books: ’Oil Painting: Masterclass' and ’Sci-fi & Fantasy Oil Painting Techniques’, ‘The Anatomy of Style' and ‘Figures from Life’. His work has also been collected in a hardcover volume, ‘The Sci-Fi & Fantasy Art of Patrick J. Jones’. His next book ‘The Lying Eye: Drawing from Photos’ will be released via Korero Press in 2022.
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