Ages 15 and up
Anatomy for Artists: draw the figure with confidence
A foundation course in the anatomy artists use: proportion, the skeleton, simple masses, the torso, limbs, head, hands and feet. Nine modules, with practical homework each week.
- Modules
- 9
- Homework
- About 30 to 35 minutes a week
- Final assessment
- A photo upload of a full-body sketch
- Ages
- 15 and up
Who it is for
- Artists aged 15 and up who want their figures to look convincing.
- Students who draw people and keep getting stuck on the same problems.
- Anyone preparing a portfolio that includes the figure.
What you will learn
- 1
Proportion and measurement
Measure the figure in head units and check proportions with a pencil.
- 2
The skeleton and simple masses
The bones that shape the surface, turned into solids you can draw from any angle.
- 3
Torso, limbs and joints
Weight, tilt and twist, and arms and legs built over the bone chain.
- 4
Head, hands and feet, then a final render
Simple constructions, finishing with a framable drawing.
How a lesson works
Demonstrate, practise, review
Each module is practical. You work through the module, complete the homework, which takes about 30 to 35 minutes a week, and submit your work for review.
Courses and prices
Choose how you want to start
- Anatomy for Artists: Foundation CourseFor ages 15 and up. Learn proportion, the skeleton, simple masses, the torso, limbs, head, hands and feet, and finish with a framable full-body sketch. Plan for about 30 to 35 minutes of homework a week. The final assessment is a photo upload of your Final Full-Body Sketch.KES 5,000
- Anatomy for Artists: Head and PortraitFour practical sessions on the skull, the planes of the head, the features and a finished portrait drawing. Follows the Foundation course.KES 2,000
- Anatomy for Artists: Hands and FeetThree practical sessions on the bones, masses and gestures of the hand and foot, ending in a finished study sheet. Follows the Foundation course.KES 1,500
Pay by M-Pesa Paybill. Your place is confirmed after payment.
Questions
Before you book
Who is the course for?
Artists aged 15 and up. The Foundation Course is the place to start.
How much time does it take each week?
About 30 to 35 minutes of homework a week.
How is the course assessed?
The final assessment is a photo upload of a full-body sketch.
How do I pay and how is my place confirmed?
Choose the course, pay to our M-Pesa Paybill using the order reference shown at checkout, then send us the M-Pesa confirmation code. We match the code against our statement and confirm your place once it is approved.
Get in touch
Ask us, or book a place
Tell us who the class is for and when suits you.
TATU Hyde, Tatu City, Kenya