Fundamentals of Figure Drawing with Charcoal
Quick Sketch
A course by Mildred Hankinson , Artist and Instructor
Joined March 2022
Joined March 2022
About the video: Quick Sketch
Overview
“In this lesson, I will demonstrate how to create quick sketches using the information we’ve discussed so far.”
In this video lesson Mildred Hankinson addresses the topic: Quick Sketch, 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
“ Quick Sketch In the last lesson, we talked about shape and in this lesson, I'll show you how to do some quick sketches. When doing quick sketches, I like to warm up by doing three-minute sketches. This gives me enough time to get the gesture, some structure, and a bit of value, but not enough time to get lost in the details. When I begin doing a quick sketch like this, I like to start with the head and progress my way down the body. If you'd like, you can start with a gesture line, giving you that arc, that line to hold onto, and you can use this line to place the rest of the shapes. I ca...”
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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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