In this 10-week course, internationally renowned artist Joseph Todorovitch teaches you his tonal approach to figure drawing, which is designed and tailored specifically for painters. In the first half of the course, you will learn to draw the figure while focusing on value masses, shape design, and edge quality in relation to the form. You will study a procedural approach that forces you to work simple, then gradually progresses to more complexity. The second half of the course will be devoted to applying this approach in oil painting. After analyzing the connection between the two mediums, you will be introduced to color mixing and color theory. This course will guide you through how to create drawings as preparatory studies for paintings, and provide you a fundamental understanding of figure painting.
In this lesson, instructor Joseph Todorovitch shows you how to establish three major masses of the figure, make clear design choices, begin to posterize, or graphically separate lights from shadows.
In this lesson, instructor Joseph Todorovitch will teach you how to draw properly proportions figures with an emphasis on the three major masses, and convincing form. Next you will learn how to use 3D and graphic ideas to drape the figure in clothing.
In this lesson, instructor Joseph Todorovitch will teach you his technique for drawing with willow charcoal. You will learn about posterization, gradients, and blending using various tools to create a tonal drawing as quickly and simply as possible.
In this lesson, instructor Joseph Todorovitch will teach you how to establish the most important area of your composition with contrast and rendered forms.
In this lesson, instructor Joseph Todorovitch will teach you how to put the final touches on your drawing for a beautiful finished look, that will translate well into painting.
In this lesson, instructor Joseph Todorovitch will teach you the essentials of color theory and mixing, as well as introduce his color palette. You will learn how to mix the proper shadow, light, and transition value.
In this lesson, instructor Joseph Todorovitch will teach you how to begin a painting focusing on gesture and construction, as well as getting a strong simple block-in with a good color key. You will learn how to resist the urge to add detail too early, and to trust in the process of posterization.
In this lesson, instructor Joseph Todorovitch will talk about the procedure of figure painting. It is the idea of taking your time to slow down and correct mistakes while painting. Besides, you will learn how to turn form using paint, and explore the simplicity of painting illusion.
In this lesson, you will focus on establishing hierarchy and rendering the focal point in a figure painting. Instructor Joseph Todorovitch will demonstrate how to select areas of importance in which he will focus on developing contrast, saturation, texture, sharp edges, or resolve.
In this lesson with instructor Joseph Todorovitch, you will explore your composition in a free and natural way. You will learn to keep your color, value, and designs as simple as possible, yet still be able to create a successful figure painting from start to finish.
