A full day of life drawing with a professional model. Sharpen your observational skills and explore the human form in a relaxed, supportive studio environment. This session breaks down the complexities of anatomy, proportion, and light into actionable, step-by-step techniques that you can apply immediately to your practice. Working from a professional life model, you will receive personalized, 1-on-1 feedback at your easel throughout the session, making this workshop perfect for both beginners building their foundational skills and experienced artists looking to refine their style.
What you'll do
- Dynamic Gesture Drawing: Master the art of capturing movement, rhythm, and weight in rapid 2-minute sketches, training your eye to see the "flow" of the body before focusing on details
- Anatomy & Proportion: Learn simple structural frameworks to accurately map out body proportions, foreshortening, and skeletal landmarks without feeling overwhelmed by anatomy.
- Chiaroscuro & Tone: Discover how to block in dramatic light and shadow using charcoal and graphite, creating a powerful sense of 3D volume, mass, and depth on a 2D surface.
Who is this for?
All levels.
What to bring
To ensure you can focus entirely on your learning, all premium drawing materials are fully provided. The studio will be equipped with: High-quality A2 and A3 drawing paper and sturdy drawing boards A complete range of charcoal, graphite sticks, drawing pencils, and blending tools Studio easels, drawing horses, and comfortable seating arranged for perfect sightlines