Fundamentals of Figure Drawing with Charcoal
Final Demonstration 2
A course by Mildred Hankinson , Artist and Instructor
Joined March 2022
Joined March 2022
About the video: Final Demonstration 2
Overview
“I have already defined the gesture, created the contour, and started adding flat values to my drawing, so now I will add some darker values, dark accents, and anatomical details. ”
In this video lesson Mildred Hankinson addresses the topic: Final Demonstration 2, 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 I also want to think about adding some calligraphic flourishes, pulling the shadow out of the figure into the atmosphere. This helps make the shadow feel more ethereal, and it also adds an extra layer of movement to the drawing. I like the idea of adding some lines coming out of the shoulder because our eye will connect it to the breast form into the stomach and out the knee. Something simple like this, having the shadow move out of the figure into the background, a bit with the side of your pencil, and into the leg. Now I'm feeling a bit more confident about where the...”
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Course summary for: Fundamentals of Figure Drawing with Charcoal
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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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