One Week Holiday Course // Drawing Human Anatomy: A Visual Rhythm

The visual rhythm expressed through the human figure consistently holds our attention: engaging our awareness, perception, and understanding. Emotionally charged, visual rhythm invites us to explore the role of function and interactive energy in the human figure.

On this course, we will focus on constructing the overall balance of the figure while also considering the coordinated movements that define its rhythm. Initially, we will focus on the skeletal structure, using it to define the mass and shape of the figure. We will explore a combination of short and long poses, allowing us to explore the dynamics of spatial awareness afresh with each stance. As we progress, we will examine the interaction of larger shapes and planes, exploring the dynamics of muscle groups.

Drawing from within the figure requires a keen awareness of the body’s kinetic expression. The strengthening of hand-eye coordination through observational drawing and memory creates a foundation for creativity and freedom, underpinned by strong emotional conviction. By honing this sensitivity, we unlock the form’s expressive vitality, allowing us to interpret and visualize movement with greater imagination and clarity.