Fundamentals of Figure Drawing with Charcoal
Shape
A course by Mildred Hankinson , Artist and Instructor
Joined March 2022
Joined March 2022
About the video: Shape
Overview
“Now I'll show you how to transform lines into simple shapes and simple shapes into nuanced contours.”
In this video lesson Mildred Hankinson addresses the topic: Shape, 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
“ Shape In the last lesson, we learned about gestures. In this lesson, we'll discuss shape and contour. The shape is comprised of simple lines that create a contour around the outside of the figure. We can then use this simple outside shape as a basis to create a more complex drawing by adding overlapping lines and internal context. We'll start by looking at the gesture of the figure. She's got a fairly upright pose so the gesture line will be fairly straight but because most of her weight is placed on one foot, I'll have a slightly curved line. I want to draw this line very lightly. I can ...”
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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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