Holistic Figure Drawing: Structural Anatomy(In-Person Class)

Holistic Figure Drawing: Structure & Anatomy - In Person

Roberto Osti | Spring II | Tuesdays: Oct 27 - Dic 01

Class Description:

Obtain a deep understanding of the human figure in order to improve your figure drawing skills overall.

The works that we will be copying in this in-person course will be created using a multifaceted method, examining the effects of light and shadow on the figure, its proportions, the characteristics of the pose, the figure’s structure, and its underlying anatomy. We will work from both photographic references and Masters’ works, studying male and female figures in a variety of poses and techniques. Some sessions will be dedicated to observational figure drawing from reference material, focusing on realistic rendering through a range of techniques. Other sessions will emphasize the anatomy and structural understanding of the figure, while additional exercises will explore the dynamic and expressive aspects of the subject. Working in person will allow for direct guidance, demonstrations, and individualized feedback throughout the process.

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Fall II Session Dates:

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

Week	Date	Time
Week 1:	10/27/2026	6 - 9 pm ET
Week 2:	11/3/2026	6 - 9 pm ET
Week 3:	11/10/2026	6 - 9 pm ET
Week 4:	11/17/2026	6 - 9 pm ET
Week 5:	11/24/2026	6 - 9 pm ET
Week 6:	12/02/2026	6 - 9 pm ET

Before Class - Welcome & How to Prepare for Class
Week 1 - The Florentine Structural System
Week 2 - Structural Drawing
Week 3 - The French Tonal System
Week 4 - Skeletal and Muscular Systems
Week 5 - Working from the Model
Week 6 - Working from the Model
After Class - Wrap Up

$360.00
In Person
6 Weeks
Beginner to Intermediate

Meet Your Instructor

Roberto Osti

Instructor

Roberto Osti moved to the United States from his native Bologna, Italy in 1992 where he received his Diploma in Art at the State Institute of Art, and his Degree in Anatomical/Surgical Drawing, with honors, at the University of Bologna. In 2007 he received his Masters of Fine Art at the New York Academy of Art where he has also been teaching since 2010. Roberto Osti is the author of the books “Basic Human Anatomy” and “Dynamic Human Anatomy”, both published by The Monacelli Press-Phaidon, and the video “Human Anatomy for the Artist” with Craftsy. His artworks have been exhibited, among other venues, at The Drawing Center NYC), DFN Projects (NYC) Garvey Symon (NYC) Flowers Gallery (NYC), Sloan Fine Art (NYC), Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PA), Gallery of Modern Art in Bologna (Italy), and Museo Palazzo Pogg in Bologna (Italy).