Fundamentals of Figure Drawing with Charcoal
Anatomy
A course by Mildred Hankinson , Artist and Instructor
Joined March 2022
Joined March 2022
About the video: Anatomy
Overview
“Anatomy can be an extremely complex subject to study and can easily overwhelm artists. Fortunately, only a very basic version of anatomy is necessary for conveying a realistic human figure. Let's start with a discussion of basic anatomical landmarks and masses and how to avoid common errors.”
In this video lesson Mildred Hankinson addresses the topic: Anatomy, 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
“ Anatomy In the last lesson, we discussed quick sketches with volume and value, and in this lesson, we'll be talking about anatomical landmarks. One of the most common mistakes students make when beginning figure drawing is adding too much anatomical information. This often causes the drawings to look like superheroes or even zombies, so you want to hone in on a few key areas. I like to focus on the major masses of the body, the joints, and other bony landmarks. The first landmark on the body is the pit of the neck. This is where the sternocleidomastoid muscle flows from the back of the sk...”
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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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