Lesson 1: Figure Drawing Foundations

In this lesson we cover simple mark guides to help you proportion your figures, basic line practice, and how to simplify people into easy shapes. By the end you'll be able to draw a variety of poses including standing, walking, sitting, and figures of all ages.

Downloads & Resources

  • Lesson 1 Guide Recap — A visual summary of all the mark guide methods and demonstrations covered in this lesson, here.

  • Mini People Practice Sheet — Print and draw directly on this sheet to practice your mini figures, here.

Photo References

  • Lesson 1 Reference Sheet — The same photo references we used in class, ready to print: Page 1 & Page 2.

  • Pinterest Board — Extra people poses for more practice inspiration here.

Photo references courtesy of Unsplash and Pexels.

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