This short course is aimed at those with some previous life drawing experience who would like to meet the unique challenge of drawing hands and feet. Explore how to make sense of their complex structure and form and to draw these parts of the anatomy convincingly. You'll never leave hands and feet out of your life drawings again!
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When drawing from life, it is often the hands and feet that are the most challenging aspects of the anatomy to draw - this course will show how to simplify complex forms using structure and tone. You will make use of objective drawing techniques in charcoal and pencil and well as quick sketching.
What will we cover?
Basic anatomical structure of hands and feet. Proportion. How to simplify complex forms. Use of tone to denote volume eg charcoal and putty rubber. Foreshortening.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Have some understanding of the basic anatomical structure of both hands and feet Use tone to denote volume and form Draw the hands and feet in proportion Use foreshortening to draw the feet.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Some previous drawing, particularly life drawing experience, would be ideal. This class is not for beginners.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Talks, practical exercises, demos, 1:1 support, group discussion.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
All materials are included.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Life Drawing: a Contemporary Approach Life Drawing: an Experimental Approach Life Drawing into Life Painting Life Paintign Extended Study.
Mario Lautier Vella is a cross-disciplinary, award-winning artist who began his art career at City Lit. After completing a number of short courses in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and textiles, Mario went on to do the two-year City Lit Fine Art course before going back to university to gain his Masters degree. Mario regularly exhibits in the UK and abroad and his work can be found in private collections around the world. Mario has enjoyed teaching at City Lit since 2011. For more info go to mariolautiervella.com
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