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Basic Principles of Drawing People from Imagination

A course by Tom Fox , Drawing Instructor and Storyboard Artist

Drawing Instructor and Storyboard Artist. Bristol, United Kingdom.
Joined January 2021

Learn how to translate people and places from your mind into lively scenes on a page

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98% positive reviews (1.2K)
46,722 students
Audio: English, Turkish
English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn how to translate people and places from your mind into lively scenes on a page

Illustrate detailed scenes filled with realistic characters using just a pencil and your imagination. Drawing instructor and storyboard artist Tom Fox has over ten years of experience in the animation industry and has worked for studios such as Universal Studios, Axis Animation, and The BBC.

In this course, he shares his expertise in reducing complex subjects like anatomy and perspective into manageable stages. Learn step-by-step how to draw realistic human figures in action and bring any scene from your imagination to life.

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What will you learn in this online course?

14 lessons & 13 downloads

What is Form - Thinking in 3D
10 minutes, 52 seconds
Silhouette and Contour Lines
12 minutes, 37 seconds
Positioning Your Mannequins
13 minutes, 7 seconds
Clothing Your Figures
11 minutes, 15 seconds
  • 98% positive reviews (1.2K)
  • 46,722 students
  • 14 lessons (2h 35m)
  • 13 additional resources (4 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: English, Turkish
  • English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Draw a scene from your imagination that features multiple characters in action.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Anyone with an interest in drawing people and places can take part in this course.

Requirements and materials

No previous experience is necessary.

You will need a pencil and paper or an iPad with Procreate.


Reviews

46,722 Students
1,176 Reviews
98% Positive ratings

Tom Fox

A course by Tom Fox

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Drawing Instructor and Storyboard Artist

Tom Fox is a figure drawing instructor and storyboard artist who has worked in the animation industry for more than ten years. He studied zoology at university but, frustrated by the lack of practical skills involved, decided to take up drawing alongside his studies. He spent the next five years honing his craft through short courses and online resources and has worked for Universal Studios, Aardman Animations, The BBC, and Axis Animation.

As well as working as a professional storyboard artist, Tom focuses on reducing complex subjects like perspective and anatomy into an easy-to-follow process for teaching online.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Influences
  • U2

    The Fundamentals of Drawing and Positioning Figures

    • What is Form - Thinking in 3D
    • How to Draw a Simple Box Mannequin
    • How to Draw the Advanced Mannequin
    • Silhouette and Contour Lines
    • Basic Folds
  • U3

    Drawing Your Figures from Imagination

    • Positioning Your Mannequins
    • Adding Muscles and Contours
    • Clothing Your Figures
    • How to Draw the Hands
    • How to Draw the Head
  • U4

    Finishing the Scene

    • Adding Background
    • Adding Lighting
  • FP

    Final project

    • Basic Principles of Drawing People from Imagination

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Basic Principles of Drawing People from Imagination. Illustration course by Tom Fox Best seller

Basic Principles of Drawing People from Imagination

A course by Tom Fox
Drawing Instructor and Storyboard Artist. Bristol, United Kingdom.
Joined January 2021
  • 98% positive reviews (1.2K)
  • 46,722 students