Fundamentals of Figure Drawing I (In-Person Class)

Fundamentals of Figure Drawing I - In Person

Nicola Russell | Spring I | Tuesdays: Jan 12 - Feb 23

Interested in this course? Email us at [email protected]

Class Description:

Embark on an exploration of conceptual and perceptual methods in figure drawing.

Designed to integrate classic ideals of the human form with observations from life, this course emphasizes a comprehensive approach to drawing the figure. Participants will learn to identify rhythmic relationships through the line of action, as well as grasp the basic principles of geometry inherent in the human figure. The class will cover essential anatomical landmarks, providing students with the tools to rationalize the figure on a 2D plane. Emphasis will be placed on linear drawing techniques to hone skills in proportion and general accuracy. More advanced students will be encouraged to focus on modeling the form through tonal methods during longer poses and via illuminated cast, set up within the classroom for those who choose to focus on tonal drawing. By the end of this course, participants should possess the ability to create believable standing figures based on the 7 1/2 head proportional system, derived from life drawing. This integration of conceptual understanding and practical application will equip students with a solid foundation in figure drawing.

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Spring I Dates:

Scheduled occurrences for the next semester of this class are as follows:

Week	Date	Time
Week 1:	01/12/2027	6:30 - 9:30 pm ET
Week 2:	01/26/2027	6:30 - 9:30 pm ET
Week 3:	02/02/2027	6:30 - 9:30 pm ET
Week 4:	02/09/2027	6:30 - 9:30 pm ET
Week 5:	02/16/2027	6:30 - 9:30 pm ET
Week 6:	02/23/2027	6:30 - 9:30 pm ET

**Skips Jan 19th

Before Class - Welcome & How to Prepare for Class
Week 1 - Class Overview
Week 2 - Landmarks continued and Gesture
Week 3 - Geometries of the three Main Masses
Week 4 - Rib Cage and Pelvis
Week 5 - Pelvis and Thigh
Week 6 - Knee & Lower Leg

$360.00
In-Person
6 Weeks
Beginner to Intermediate

Meet Your Instructor

Nicola Russell

Instructor

Nicola Russell is an American-Canadian visual artist. She graduated summa cum laude with a BFA in Studio Art (minor in Philosophy) from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, where she earned the Katherine Gracey Merrill Award for academic excellence in fine arts. During her studies, she spent four months in Aix-en-Provence, France, at the Leo Marchutz School of Art. In 2022, she relocated to New York City and completed her MFA at the New York Academy of Art in 2024. Now based in NYC, Nicola teaches painting and drawing, specializing in portraiture, still life, and the human figure, working primarily in graphite, oil paint, and watercolor.