ABCs of Drawing the Human Figure (In-Person Class)

ABCs of Drawing the Human Figure - In Person

German Tellez | Spring II | Saturdays: Feb 28 - Apr 4

Class Description:

Learn the timeless practice of figure drawing through direct observation of the human body.

Working from a live model, students will explore both the structural foundations and the expressive possibilities of figure drawing. The course emphasizes three essential aspects: learning observational methodologies, understanding the basic anatomical and structural components of the human form, and developing rendering techniques to convey not only accuracy but also the emotion and beauty inherent in the human body. Through guided exercises, students will refine their ability to perceive proportion, gesture, and movement while becoming familiar with strategies for constructing and analyzing the figure, so that they can draw figures with confidence, whether from life or imagination.

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Spring II Session Dates:

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

Week	Date	Time
Week 1:	2/28/2026	10 - 1 pm ET
Week 2:	3/07/2026	10 - 1 pm ET
Week 3:	3/14/2026	10 - 1 pm ET
Week 4:	3/21/2026	10 - 1 pm ET
Week 5:	3/28/2026	10 - 1 pm ET
Week 6:	4/04/2026	10 - 1 pm ET

Before Class - Welcome & How to Prepare for Class
Week 1 - Introduction to Figure Drawing
Week 2 - The Torso
Week 3 - The Arms
Week 4 - The Legs
Week 5 - Re-Inventing the Body
Week 6 - The Head & Closing Exercises

$360.00
In-Person
6 Weeks
Beginner to Intermediate

Meet Your Instructor

German Tellez

Instructor

German Téllez, born in Bogotá, Colombia, in 1986, is a visual artist specializing in figurative drawing and painting. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá in 2014, receiving an honorable mention for his graduation thesis. Between 2014 and 2022, Téllez developed his painting practice and participated in numerous exhibitions across Colombia, Mexico, the United States, and Europe. In August 2022, he moved to New York City to pursue a Master of Fine Arts at the New York Academy of Art, where he was honored with the MFA Academy Scholar Award, the David Schafer Artist of Excellence Scholarship, and the Academy Service Scholar Award. Téllez is currently represented by Gallery Poulsen in Copenhagen, Denmark.