Life Drawing with Caroline DeaneQu

About this course

Sessions combine timed life-drawing poses with weekly concepts covering body structure, proportion, tonal values, colour theory, foreshortening and composition. Learners use geometric shapes to construct the figure, consider placement and emphasis, and plan extended projects from initial drawing through painting layers. Teaching includes warm-up poses, explanations, group discussion, verbal feedback, whole-class reviews and individual reviews. Longer poses become a greater focus later in the course, with some continuing across multiple sessions.

What you'll learn

• Construct the figure using geometric shapes and an understanding of bodily structure.
• Apply colour theory through tone, harmony and contrast.
• Use proportion and foreshortening when drawing the figure.
• Develop compositions using placement, emphasis and direction.
• Plan an extended project from an initial drawing through successive painting layers.

Is this course right for you?

This mixed-level course is intended for learners of different abilities. Beginners are given weekly themes and staged guidance, while more advanced students receive pose-related challenges and opportunities to develop an individual direction. Participation includes group exercises, whole-class discussion and reviews alongside individual feedback.

• Beginners receive structured steps to support the drawing process.
• More advanced learners are offered additional challenges linked to the pose.
• The course includes both group discussion and individual reviews.

Before you go

• Students should invest in willow charcoal sticks and graphite pencils.
• Other drawing and painting materials are an individual choice and can be discussed with the tutor.
• A sketchbook is advised for smaller, quicker studies.
• Regular daily sketchbook practice is strongly recommended.