Charcoal Figure Drawing: Deconstructing the Human Body and Capturing Essence

Highlights

This course focuses on utilizing charcoal to master the core techniques of figure drawing. It covers not just the observation and depiction of human form, but also delves deep into lighting, shadow, and texture representation. By employing scientific deconstruction methods, participants will learn to simplify complex human bodies into geometric shapes. Combined with live model drawing sessions, the course aims to significantly enhance observation and creative expression, helping students create convincing and lifelike charcoal drawings.

Program Details

The course spans eight sessions, progressing from foundational to advanced concepts:

• Session 1: Introduction to tools, continuous line, block, and contour drawing.
• Session 2: Human anatomy foundations, focusing on proportions and the movement relationships between head, ribcage, and pelvis.
• Session 3: Charcoal techniques, mastering lighting, shadow, and the 'light, gray, dark' values.
• Session 4: Structural breakdown of limbs, focusing on joints and sense of weight.
• Session 5: Logic of clothing folds and texture representation for different fabrics.
• Session 6: Composition and subjective enhancement techniques.
• Sessions 7-8: Practical live model sessions, including varied time-limit exercises and developing individual artistic style.

Performers

• Instructor: Li Qiuming

Venue & Access

The sessions will be held at 15/F, Hong Kong Arts Centre. Accessible via MTR Wan Chai Station.

Ticketing

• Fee: HKD 3290 (includes model fees).
• Registration: Online registration available via the art-mate website.
• Discounts: Various discounts available for pairs, returning students, arts ambassadors, and current students.