Explore: figure drawing – extend observation and approach

About this course

The course treats figure drawing as an investigative process, with learners revisiting poses and developing drawings through observation and revision. Sessions combine short and sustained poses, allowing attention to shift between proportion, structure, movement, scale and composition. Individual guidance helps participants adapt their methods and make more deliberate choices about emphasis and expression. Learners also have opportunities to discuss their intentions and assess how effectively their drawings communicate the qualities of a pose.

What you'll learn

• Develop figure drawings over extended periods
• Apply line, tone and composition to convey different qualities of a pose
• Experiment with scale and varied drawing approaches
• Refine drawings through observation and revision
• Explain decisions about intention and emphasis in their work

Is this course right for you?

Listed at Improver level, the course is intended for learners developing beyond fundamental figure-drawing techniques. Participation involves working from both short and sustained poses, revisiting drawings, receiving individual guidance and discussing artistic decisions.

• Includes a mixture of short and sustained poses
• Allows drawings to be revisited and developed over longer periods
• Combines individual guidance with discussion of participants' decisions

Before you go

• The course includes opportunities to experiment with a wider range of drawing materials.