Fundamentals of Figure Drawing with Charcoal
Final Demonstration 1
A course by Mildred Hankinson , Artist and Instructor
Joined March 2022
About the video: Final Demonstration 1
Overview
“For the final demonstration, I will develop a figure drawing using all of the elements we discussed in our lessons: shape, form, and anatomy.”
In this video lesson Mildred Hankinson addresses the topic: Final Demonstration 1, 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
“ Final Demonstration In the last lesson, I talked about the anatomy of the torso, and in this lesson, I'll give a final demonstration combining everything that we've talked about in the course. To begin, I'll start with the gesture. This is a C-shaped gesture, beginning with the head, going down through the torso and the spine, and out the knee. I want to make sure that I place the figure appropriately on the page, that I'm not drawing too small or large, and that the feet and the legs don't get cut off either at the bottom of the page or on the right side of the page. It's important to st...”
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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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