The Art & Science of Figure Drawing: SHADING

🎨 Course Headline: The Art & Science of Figure Drawing: Master the Technique of SHADING!

🚀 Course Description:

Welcome to "The Art & Science of Figure Drawing" – where you'll transform your drawing skills with an emphasis on dynamic shading and anatomical precision. If you already have the basics down for shading objects like spheres or cylinders, Brent Eviston is here to elevate your artistry to the next level by teaching you how to apply these skills to the complex curves and contours of the human figure.

📖 What You'll Learn:

• Foundational Shading Techniques: Start with the fundamentals and progress to more complex lighting and shadow effects.
• Anatomical Details: Discover how to shade muscles, bones, and other anatomical details accurately and artistically.
• Light & Shadow Mastery: Learn to control light to create dramatic contrasts and enhance the three-dimensional form of your figures.
• Advanced Shading Exercises: Apply what you've learned through a series of exercises designed to refine your shading skills.

🖼️ Course Features:

• Expert Instruction: Benefit from Brent Eviston's award-winning teaching style, honored as one of Udemy’s Best New Instructors of 2017.
• Extensive Reference Material: Study a collection of 100 high-quality photographs of figure models, each captured in beautiful lighting for your shading practice.
• Original Drawings Analysis: Analyze and learn from Brent's original drawings, provided in high resolution for detailed study.

📈 Course Structure:

This course is meticulously structured into lessons that guide you step by step through the shading process:

• Lesson 1: Introduction to Shading the Figure
• Lesson 2: Basic Light & Shadow Patterns
• Lesson 3: Intermediate Shading Techniques
• Lesson 4: Advanced Anatomical Shading
• Lesson 5: Rendering Folds, Textures & Fabric on the Body
• And More... each lesson culminates in an exercise to reinforce your learning and enhance your skills.

🔍 Course Requirements:

• This course is designed for intermediate artists who have a solid foundation in drawing.
• It is highly recommended to complete Brent’s previous courses, "Gesture" and "Volume & Structure," before starting this course to ensure you get the most out of the curriculum.

🧑‍🎓 Course Conduct:

Please approach this course with a mature and appropriate mindset, as it includes photographs of fully nude models.

Why Take This Course?

If you're eager to elevate your figure drawing skills and add depth, life, and realism to your artwork through the art of shading, this is the course for you. With Brent Eviston's expert guidance, you'll not only learn to shade figures with confidence but also gain a deeper understanding of the human anatomy and how light interacts with it.

By the end of "The Art & Science of Figure Drawing," you'll have a fully shaded and rendered figure drawing that showcases your newfound skills and knowledge. Enroll now and start your journey to becoming a master figure drawer! 🎨✏️