Figure Drawing Courses and Certifications

Figure Drawing in Everyday Life

Learn to sketch figures on-the-go, capturing life's motion and energy. Develop skills to draw in public spaces, fill sketchbooks with animated sequences, and find inspiration beyond the studio walls.

• CreativeLive
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Figure and Portrait Drawing Combined (Live Online)

1158 ratings at CourseHorse

Explore the art of capturing the human form and face with precision and depth in this immersive drawing course.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• $315.00

Fear-Free Drawing: Beginners Figure (Live Online)

666 ratings at CourseHorse

Discover a welcoming online class designed to help you confidently draw the human form.

• CourseHorse
• 10 hours
• On-Demand
• $259.00

Complete Beginner's Guide to Anatomy and Figure Drawing pt 2

97 ratings at Udemy

Master figure drawing techniques to develop unique character styles, explore diverse body types, and create distinctive anatomical shapes while incorporating manga and anime influences.

• Udemy
• 15 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Figure and Nature Drawing and Painting (Live Online)

94 ratings at CourseHorse

Hone your drawing and painting skills with a focus on figures and nature in this comprehensive class.

• CourseHorse
• 30 hours
• On-Demand
• $520.00

Figure Drawing: Tonal Rendering

231 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Discover how to enhance the dimensionality and drama of your figure drawings using tonal rendering techniques.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Drawing Foundations: Figure

387 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Explore the basics of figure drawing and how to bring the human form to life on paper. Learn how to capture gesture and motion, work with live models, and understand human anatomy.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Figure Drawing: The Portrait

235 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn about the bone structure and proportion of the human head, then add expression to create accurate portraits.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1 hour 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Proko

Composition and Drawing Techniques - Figure Drawing Sketch Tour Part 2

Explore figure drawing techniques, line quality, composition, and style with Stephen Bauman. Learn how multiple artists influence your drawing style and gain insights from analyzing old sketches.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Proko

Figure Drawing Demo - Value Scale and Shading Techniques

Livestream on value scale and shading techniques for figure drawing, featuring expert Brent Eviston. Includes Q&A session about his Proko course on the art and science of figure drawing.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Proko

How to Use Contrapposto in Figure Drawing

Learn to create dynamic figure drawings using contrapposto, focusing on counterbalance, anatomical landmarks, and a mix of curves and straight lines for a more natural and stylized result.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Proko

Escaping Photo Reference Limitations in Figure Drawing

Learn techniques to overcome photo reference limitations in figure drawing, focusing on gesture, structure, and artistic interpretation for more accurate and expressive results.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Proko

Watercolor Techniques for Quick Figure Drawing and Sketching

Master watercolor techniques for dynamic figure drawing through efficient sketching methods, value layering, and creative experimentation with backgrounds and mediums to enhance your artistic style and illustration skills.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Marco Bucci

Figure Drawing: Capturing the Essence FAST

Master efficient figure drawing techniques to simplify complex forms, prioritize key elements, and improve your gesture drawing speed, accuracy, and clarity.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Proko

Combining Gesture and Structure in Figure Drawing

Master combining gesture and structure with curves and corners to create expressive, believable figure drawings in this 21-minute lesson featuring renowned artist Steve Huston.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video