Figure Drawing: Let's Draw Expressive Stick Figures
 

Develop your basic drawing skills by illustrating static yoga poses, expressing emotional states, and figures in action
What you'll learn
Being able to draw expressive human figures
An understanding on human body proportions
Balance in body postures
Sense of space in drawing
Static & dynamic poses
Being able to draw figures in action
Requirements
No previous drawing knowledge is necessary
All you need is some papers, and a pencil, a pen, or an ink to draw.
Description
Let's give your drawing skills a boost. If you can draw a simple stick figure, I'll show you that you're able to do so much more. So, let's draw expressive stick figures together.Who this course is forIf you're an absolute beginner at drawing, that's great. I'm here to make you believe that you are able to draw simple, but expressive human figures. If you're not a beginner, but you'd like to improve some of the basic drawing skills, you're also good to go with this course.What you will learnWe'll be drawing plenty of simple stick figures in all kinds of different body poses.You'll be learning:to draw static yoga poses: in standing, seated, prone, arm & leg support positionsto express emotional states like sadness, anger, happiness, etc.to draw human figures in actionDuring these drawing exercises you will learn how to make simplifications in you sketches. Being economical with your pencil or ink strokes is crucial when you illustrate human figures. You will also develop your ability to sense of space, and learn several techniques that make your 2-D figures more like 3-dimensional. You will learn about the proportions of the human body, its balance, and dynamics. all kinds of fun stuff. kind of drawing essentials.What tools you need?I'll be using an A4 size sketchbook paper (similar to the US Letter size), but you can also use the cheapest regular office paper.Mostly, I'll be using an inexpensive black ink, but feel free to use a graphite pencil or a pen, whatever you have at hand.Learn & practiceNow, I hope you're excited to dive into my entertaining figure drawing session. You'll see that what you will learn and practice here won't just help you with stick figures, but your overall drawing skills will improve.I'll see you in the first video.
Who this course is for
Absolute beginners at drawing
If you'd like to improve your basic drawing skills by practice