Figure Drawing Course Part – 1 – Shiny Colors

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24 May, 2025

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Figure Drawing Course – Part 1

“Laying the Foundation: Understanding the Human Form”

This beginner-to-intermediate level course is designed to help you build a strong foundation in figure drawing. Whether you’re new to drawing the human body or want to sharpen your basic skills, this course will guide you step-by-step through the essentials of capturing the human form with accuracy and confidence.

What You’ll Learn:

Fundamentals of gesture drawing – capturing movement and energy
Proportion and basic structure of the human body
Simplified anatomy: head, torso, limbs, and joints
Line of action and flow in poses
Techniques to draw from reference and live models

Through focused exercises, live demos, and guided practice, you’ll develop an intuitive understanding of figure construction and dynamic pose creation. This course sets the stage for more advanced studies in anatomy, expression, and character.

Perfect for aspiring artists, illustrators, and anyone passionate about drawing the human form.

Important Note: All content in this course is copyright protected by Shiny Colors. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use for teaching purposes is strictly prohibited.
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About the Instructor:

Rashmi Soni is an Award-winning internationally renowned contemporary artist and curator with an impressive list of achievements. She turned artist from a political Science lecturer, and she was an UPPCS exam qualifier too. Later She followed her passion and studied art painting, she is a gold medalist in her masters in painting.
Rashmi is the Founder of Shiny Colors Fine Art Academy since 2013 and Co-founder of Opus Inter National Artists Forum since 2022.
She was awarded for Kala Bhushan Award for Best Contemporary Artist 2023 from the Global Scholar Foundation Belgaum Karnataka. She has been featured many times in National news daily like The Deccan Herald, Indian Express, and Eenadu. She got published in several art magazines as well like Falcon from Prestige, Startist’s Artists, Art Journals and Royal Art Times. She is a writer of three eBooks-
• Mastering Drawing Fundamentals,
• Mastering The Facial Features: A Guide to Realistic Portrait and
• Beyond The Basics: Advance Techniques for Stunning Watercolor Portraits.
Rashmi has concluded 5 solo shows 2 in Karnataka Chitrakala Parishad, 2 in Sublime Galleria Bangalore and 1 in India Art Festival Bangalore. She curated around 20+ Art exhibitions In Bangalore and worldwide. Her art is prominently featured in numerous National and International galleries, known for its realistic figurative and waterscapes, particularly in watercolor and oil mediums. Her work is proudly held in the permanent collections of esteemed institutions such as Delhi Lalit Kala Academy, Karnataka Lalit Kala Academy, Lovely Professional University, Indira Gandhi National Centre For Arts, JW Marriot Hotel, Kochi Forum Mall, Prestige Hotel as well as several other national and international personal art collections in US, Hawaii, UK, Australia. She is also featured in the grandmastersfineart.com with the other master artists around the world.

About Shiny Colors Fine Art Academy:

Shiny Colors aims to create a supportive and enriching environment where artists can thrive and express themselves freely. Shiny Colors is dedicated to fostering artistic expression and connecting artists globally. With a mission to “express your inner-self,” our platform serves as a conduit for sharing art knowledge and providing opportunities for artists to showcase their talents.

Course Content

Module A: Lesson 1 – Introduction to Figure Drawing

Module A: Lesson 2 – Materials, tools, and sketching mindset

Module A: Lesson 3 – Basic proportions of the human body

Module A: Lesson 4 – The 8-head figure system

Module B: Lesson 1 – Gesture Drawing & Flow: Understanding gesture vs. contour

Module B: Lesson 2 – Capturing action, rhythm, and movement

Module B: Lesson 3 – 30-second to 2-minute gesture drills

Module B: Lesson 4 – Drawing energy, not outlines

Module C: Lesson 1 – Breaking the figure into boxes

Module C: Lesson 2 – Simplifying the torso, limbs, and head

Module C: Lesson 3 – Constructing figures in different views and angles

Module D: Lesson 1 – Overview of the skeletal system

Module D: Lesson 2 – Ribcage, spine, and pelvis – structure and movement

Module D: Lesson 3 – Arm and leg bones – humerus, radius, ulna, femur, tibia, fibula

Module D: Lesson 4 – Joints – understanding knees, elbows, shoulders, and hips

Landmarks of bones in figure drawing

Module E: Muscles of the Torso & Limbs – Major muscle groups of the torso – front and back

Muscles of the arm – biceps, triceps, deltoids, forearm groups

Muscles of the legs – quads, hamstrings, calves

How muscles affect form and movement

Surface anatomy visible in different poses

Module 6: Anatomy of Hands & Feet – Bone structure of hands and feet

Key muscles and tendons that define form

Gesture and structure of hands in different poses

Common hand and foot positions and how to simplify them

Module 7: Head, Neck & Shoulders – Neck bones and muscles – sternocleidomastoid, trapezius

Proportions and structure of the head in figure drawing

Head tilts, gestures, and how they impact body movement

Module 8: Dynamic Poses & Balance – Understanding weight shift and contrapposto

How the head connects to the torso

Action poses: standing, walking, running, sitting

Drawing figures in motion using gesture + structure

Practice with clothed and unclothed figures

Module 9: Light, Shadow & Volume on the Figure Understanding light direction and basic shading

Defining form using value and contrast

Using light to separate planes and emphasize muscle structure

Combining gesture, anatomy, and structure

Module 10: Full Figure Sketches & Composition – Step-by-step approach to drawing full figures

Creating visual rhythm in your sketches

Combining gesture, anatomy, and structure

Composition tips for using the figure in storytelling

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