Fundamentals of Figure Drawing with Charcoal
Influences
A course by Mildred Hankinson , Artist and Instructor
Joined March 2022
Joined March 2022
About the video: Influences
Overview
“It seems to me that it is always important to talk about the influences and things that inspire us, so in this lesson, I’ll discuss my greatest artistic influences, as well as why and how they shape my own work.”
In this video lesson Mildred Hankinson addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Fundamentals of Figure Drawing with Charcoal. Learn how to draw the human figure using charcoal by exploring sketching techniques to create a detailed, full-length portrait.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Influences In the last lesson, I talked a bit about myself, and in this lesson, I'll talk about some of my favorite artists who have influenced my work. Henry Yan was my first teacher at art school. He shaped the way I see and think about art more than anyone else, especially when it comes to figurative art. I cannot overstate how much of an impact he's had on me, and his work continues to influence the way I draw and paint even today. I love the way that he interprets the figure and uses light and shadow in an expressive and calligraphic way. My next influence is Zhaoming Wu. Zhaoming Wu...”
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Course summary for: Fundamentals of Figure Drawing with Charcoal
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Category
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Areas
Drawing, Figure Drawing, Fine Arts, Realistic Drawing
Mildred Hankinson
A course by Mildred Hankinson
Mildred Hankinson is an artist and instructor from California, USA. She was working part-time as a secretary in a law firm when, in search of a more creative career, she left to focus on her true passion - art. She began teaching herself how to draw and paint, before going on to study fine art and illustration at the Academy of Art in San Francisco.
Since then, Mildred has taught at various renowned institutions throughout the Bay Area. She eventually opened her own studio and ventured into online teaching which is what she does today. Her workshops focus on all aspects of figurative art, from drawing and painting to working with digital tools.
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