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Figure Drawing: Posing & Drawing Two People

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Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)

Class Description:

In this class, tackle the unique challenges of depicting two human figures interacting within the same space. Through a combination of theoretical instruction and hands-on practice, you'll learn essential techniques for maintaining accurate proportions, positioning multiple figures harmoniously, and addressing common compositional struggles. 

Whether you’re drawing romantic couples, family members, or good friends, this class will help you figure out how to capture them in your sketchbook without pulling your hair out in frustration.

What You Will Learn:

  • An overview of different art styles, including key characteristics and notable artists associated with each.
  • How factors such as proportion, color, technique, and subject matter influence art styles.
  • Strategies for reflecting on your influences and preferences to develop your personal style.
  • A practical exercise to explore artistic interpretation through a 30-drawing challenge.

Supplies You'll Need:

  • Sketchbook or drawing paper
  • Pencils (preferably HB or 2B for sketching)
  • Erasers
  • Optional: Colored pencils, markers, paints, or any favorite medium for exploration
  • Reference library

About Instructor

Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)

Shelby is the co-founder of Foxsy and the creator at Little Coffee Fox. She is a professional watercolorist, letterer, and artist with a passion for teaching others to reintroduce creativity back into their lives. Shelby lives in Chicago, IL with her husband Jon and her pets Summer, Basil, and Korra.

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Class Details:

  • 📊Level: Intermediate
  • ⏰Time: 2 Hours, 9 Minutes

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Tracy Guy
Posted 1 year ago
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This was a great recap for me. Haven't done figure drawing for years. Great getting back into it. Thank you Shelby!

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Lawanna Lawrence Bean
Posted 1 year ago
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This subject was new to me and I found it both very interesting and challenging!

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Lois
Posted 1 year ago
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At first I thought this was way too hard. As I continued watching, it was great! If the challenge isn't there, how can we rise to the challenge? Great class!

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