• drawing of a skull
  • drawing of skulls
  • drawing of anatomical hand

Class Description:

Develop your confidence and skills in order to create compelling figure drawings in a supportive environment.

Taught by MFA Faculty Evan Kitson, this six-week in-person course is designed for artists of all levels. We’ll delve into the structural anatomy of the nude human form, focusing on how to accurately seek out key skeletal structures and depict the shape and volume of muscles to create realistic and dynamic figure drawings. Join us to deepen your understanding of human anatomy, refine your observational skills, and build confidence in your figure drawing abilities within a supportive and educational environment.
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Spring I Session Dates:

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

Week
Date
Time
Week 1:
1/18/2025
10 am - 1 pm ET
Week 2:
1/25/2025
10 am - 1 pm ET
Week 3:
2/01/2025
10 am - 1 pm ET
Week 4:
2/08/2025
10 am - 1 pm ET
Week 5:
2/15/2025
10 am - 1 pm ET
Week 6:
2/22/2025
10 am - 1 pm ET


  1. Before Class - Welcome & How to Prepare for Class

  2. Week 1 - Key Anatomical Landmarks and Proportion Finding

  3. Week 2 - Volumes in Space

  4. Week 3 - The Structural Head

  5. Week 4 - Studying How the Shoulder-girdle and Arm Moves

  6. Week 5 - Looking at the Support and Balance Structures of the Leg

  • $330.00
  • In-Person
  • 6 Weeks
  • Beginner to Intermediate

Meet Your Instructor

Evan Kitson

Instructor

A draftsman, painter, instructor, anatomist, curator, collector, and all-around art-obsessed thirty-something, Evan Kitson splits his time between Lancaster, PA where he maintains a lively studio practice working with deceased subjects, and New York, NY where he exhibits and instructs. Kitson earned his BFA in Illustration from the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, his MFA from the New York Academy of Art, and has held a number of studio assistantships, notably working with Odd Nerdrum. Evan has taught in many institutions, including The Art Student's League of New York, The Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, The New York Academy of Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Harrisburg Area Community College, and Studio Incamminati. He has given talks at Millersville University, Booth Gallery, Grand Central Atelier, and Parsons School of Design. Alongside his active studio practice and impressive course load, Evan is currently an Artist in Residence at the North Museum in Lancaster, PA.

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