Fundamentals of Figure Drawing with Charcoal

A course by Mildred Hankinson , Artist and Instructor

Artist and Instructor. San Francisco, United States.
Joined March 2022

Learn how to draw the human figure using charcoal by exploring sketching techniques to create a detailed, full-length portrait

98% positive reviews (146)
5,813 students
Audio: English
English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn how to draw the human figure using charcoal by exploring sketching techniques to create a detailed, full-length portrait

Figure drawing offers us a way to represent the innate beauty of the human form in all its shapes and colors. Artist and instructor Mildred Hankinson uses charcoal pencils as a way to achieve this in an expressive and rhythmical style. She has over 90K followers on Instagram and has taught at numerous renowned art institutions in California since 2013, including Sadie Valeri Atelier.

In this online course, Mildred teaches you the fundamentals of figure drawing using charcoal. Learn how to develop a full-length portrait, combining lines, complex 3D shapes, and anatomical details. Explore the intricacies of the human body and portray it with elegance.

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What will you learn in this online course?

15 lessons & 16 downloads

Materials
12 minutes, 30 seconds
Drawing Guidelines
9 minutes, 10 seconds
Gesture
7 minutes, 57 seconds
Shape
18 minutes, 31 seconds
Quick Sketch
10 minutes, 0 seconds
Quick Sketch with Value
15 minutes, 12 seconds
  • 98% positive reviews (146)
  • 5,813 students
  • 15 lessons (2h 44m)
  • 16 additional resources (4 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: English
  • English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Create a full-length portrait, combining lines, 3D, and anatomical details.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in figure drawing.

Requirements and materials

You don’t need any specialist knowledge to take this course, but some basic drawing experience is recommended.

As for materials, you need:

    • Charcoal pencils and a sharpening blade
    • Sandpaper and tissue paper
    • A kneaded eraser
    • Smooth newsprint paper
    • Blending tools, like a tortillon (or your finger)


Reviews

5,813 Students
146 Reviews
98% Positive ratings

Mildred Hankinson

A course by Mildred Hankinson

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Artist and Instructor

Mildred Hankinson is an artist and instructor from California, USA. She was working part-time as a secretary in a law firm when, in search of a more creative career, she left to focus on her true passion - art. She began teaching herself how to draw and paint, before going on to study fine art and illustration at the Academy of Art in San Francisco.

Since then, Mildred has taught at various renowned institutions throughout the Bay Area. She eventually opened her own studio and ventured into online teaching which is what she does today. Her workshops focus on all aspects of figurative art, from drawing and painting to working with digital tools.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Influences
  • U2

    Preparation

    • Materials
    • Drawing Guidelines
    • The Model
  • U3

    Finding the Shape

    • Gesture
    • Shape
    • Quick Sketch
  • U4

    Constructing the Form

    • Basic Form
    • Complex Form: Planes and Values
    • Quick Sketch with Value
  • U5

    Adding Anatomy

    • Anatomy
    • Torso Study
    • Final Demonstration 1
    • Final Demonstration 2
  • FP

    Final project

    • Fundamentals of Figure Drawing with Charcoal

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Fundamentals of Figure Drawing with Charcoal. Illustration course by Mildred Hankinson

Fundamentals of Figure Drawing with Charcoal

A course by Mildred Hankinson
Artist and Instructor. San Francisco, United States.
Joined March 2022
  • 98% positive reviews (146)
  • 5,813 students