Figure Drawing for Beginners
A course by ZURSOIF Miguel Bustos GómezIllustrator
A course by ZURSOIF Miguel Bustos Gómez, Illustrator
Learn basics techniques to draw the human body with precise proportions and without using a model
The desire to capture the human figure and its complex mechanics, shapes, and structures has challenged artists throughout history, and it hasn’t been any different for artist and illustrator Zursoif. Over the course of his more-than-fifteen-year career he has made the human body the focal point of his work and has become an expert in figure art and anatomical drawing.
In this course, learn how to draw the human figure and its proportions starting with simple lines and circles. Apply the techniques and exercises you learn to create realistic drawings and build a catalogue of poses that will be the foundation for making more elaborate and detailed images.
What will you learn in this online course?
20 lessons & 30 downloads
Influences
2 minutes, 24 seconds
What will we do in the course?
1 minute, 17 seconds
Lines and division into halves and thirds
3 minutes, 10 seconds
Circles
3 minutes, 40 seconds
Head (Basic)
19 minutes, 38 seconds
Column (and movement)
5 minutes, 29 seconds
What's included in this course?
Start by getting to know Zursoif, who tells you about his career as an illustrator and teacher, his main influences, and how the human figure inspires his work. He also gives you a detailed explanation of the course, the final project, and the materials you need to complete it.
Warm up your hand with a series of simple exercises: draw straight lines with different lengths and circles of varying sizes. Learn how to work with basic drawing tools and understand how the position of your hand, elbow, and arm can affect the outcome.
Next, study general human proportions and practice drawing them in each section of the body. Draw circles and divide them into halves and thirds to represent the upper part of the human skeleton: head, back, and pelvis. Continue with the spine and the vertebrae to understand how the upper body moves.
Apply the same principles on measurements and proportions to incorporate the limbs and see how each one moves. Start with the upper extremities–arm, forearm, and hand–and repeat the process with the lower extremities–thigh, leg, and foot.
Finally, continue exploring the concept of body movement by drawing more dynamic figures. Then, learn how to depict volume in the human body using simple geometric shapes. Zursoif wraps up the course by sharing some post-production tips on projection and perspective techniques.
What is this course's project?
Create a catalog of poses to use as a foundation to practice drawing the human body and its proportions through exercises ranging from drawing lines to creating body postures in motion.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone is interested in drawing the human body, regardless of age.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge is needed, just the desire to accurately draw the human body.
As for materials, you need graphite and colored pencils, rulers, paper, tracing paper, acetate, thread, circle rulers, a compass, or any circular object you can trace.
Reviews
- 19 days ago
Es muy interesante
- davidbrj120PLUS24 days ago
estoy aprendiendo desde 0 y es muy util.
- 29 days ago
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- 1 month ago
Excelente professor, recomendo.
- 2 months ago
Minha filha amou este curso e pretende estudar mais sobre desenho. Já estudo nesta plataforma há muito tempo e resolvi dar de presente este curso para minha filha estudar também. Valeu a pena!
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- What will we do in the course?
- U2
Drawing Basics
- The stroke and the body
- Lines and division into halves and thirds
- Circles
- U3
General proportions
- Division in 8 heads
- Head (Basic)
- Torso (rib cage)
- Pelvis (Pelvic Box)
- Column (and movement)
- U4
Extremities
- Upper extremity
- Arm and forearm
- Hands
- Lower limb
- Thigh and leg
- Foot
- U5
Applications
- Body shafts
- Body volume
- Projections and perspective
- FP
Final project
- Anatomical drawing for beginners
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FAQs
You’ll learn to analyze and draw the human figure by applying proportions, anatomy, facial and body gestures, line techniques, composition, and visual storytelling for artistic and comic illustration.
This course is designed for intermediate-level artists who want to refine their anatomy skills and human figure representation.
All you need is a pencil, paper, eraser, and optionally a compass, ruler, and circle templates. Simple materials are recommended to practice the techniques taught.
You’ll develop methods to memorize proportions and structures, enabling you to create realistic and diverse human figures from imagination without relying on models or photos.
You’ll learn how to divide lines and circles into halves, thirds, and eighths, use the eight-heads system, and apply proportions to build accurate, consistent human figures.
Yes, the course includes gesture drawing exercises, pose catalogs, and dynamic posture practice to enhance expressiveness and movement in your artwork.
You’ll learn to depict body diversity by exploring morphological variations, proportions, and gestures to avoid stereotypes and enrich your characters.