FIGURE DRAWING FOR BEGINNERS: links, notes and homework

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Classes and workshops
Nils Osmar home page
Upcoming classes (all subjects)
Art classes only
Students in the figure drawing class may also want to take: Drawing clothing; Drawing Faces and Portraits

My artwork
You can find examples of Nils Osmar's artwork online here

Art supplies
The drawing supplies for my Experimental College and Wonder School classes are all provided at no additional charge to students. But for those looking for additional supplies, or needing places to buy them after the class ends, these links may be helpful:

University Bookstore (very close to the campus - has a great supply of affordable materials for students)
http://www.bookstore.washington.edu/default.taf? - (206) 634-3400

Utrecht Art Supplies
http://www.utrecht.com - (206) 382-9696

Daniel Smith Art Supplies
http://www.danielsmith.com - (800) 426-7923

Artist & Craftsman Supply
http://www..artistcraftsman.com - (206) 545-0091 

Dakota Art Store Ltd
http://www.dakotaartstore.com - (206) 523-4830

Dick Blick (online store)
http://www.dickblick.com

Return to homework home

HOMEWORK - HOMEWORK - HOMEWORK - HOMEWORK - HOMEWORK

For this week's figure drawing homework, try drawing the images on the attached pages: some back views of a male figure, and a seated female figure.  For the female figure, I'd recommend using negative space like we did in the second class meeting.

For the female figure, I've shown an example of how to use negative space to get the figure parameters, on the handout.... you draw the outer shapes around the figure first to find the outlines, then add the inner details. Remember to draw slowly and carefully when drawing the negative spaces. Imagine you're drawing a piece of a jigsaw puzzle that has to exactly fit the open space in the puzzle. Then draw the inner details.

Have fun drawing!