This is an introductory anatomy course for figure drawings Anatomy, for the artists that want to build a foundation on anatomy for artists or need to refresh their knowledge on this topic.

This overview course is divided in three sections: stereometry, skeletal and muscular apparatus and aesthetic anatomy.

In the two-three hour classes dedicated to Stereometry, we will create a number of drawings of “box figures” in a variety of poses: static, in movement, in foreshortening, learning about the proportions and structure of the figure and measuring techniques.

In the session dedicated to the skeleton and muscles, we will create three charts of skeleton and muscles in front, back and side view, to learn or review the essentials of topographic anatomy.

The third section is dedicated to figure drawing using the anatomical knowledge acquired in the first two segments of the course, studying the inherent aesthetics of the human body and practice drawing techniques.

Materials

• a pad of Strathmore 400 Drawing, regular or vellum finish, or other good quality drawing paper, please do not use newsprint paper.
• red and blue colored pencils, I like Faber Castell Polychromos, but you can use any brand you like.
• Wood casing pencils or lead holders in HB, B, 2B, 4B gradations,

A variety of erasers such as mars plastic, kneaded erasers and erasers in mechanical pencils, blending stumps and sharpening tool, including sand paper.