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Anatomy and Figure Drawing for Beginners

Learn how to draw the human figure

This introductory class is designed to not only draw the human figure but also understand the structure that lies below the skin and develop a greater understanding of form, structure and gesture.

Through detailed anatomical drawings and gestural figure drawing we will explore how to render the human figure accurately while using photographic references.

Materials

  • Pencils: B pencil, 2B pencil, 6B pencil, 2H pencil
  • Erasers: Staedtler white eraser and kneaded eraser
  • Sketchbook (min. 9x12”)
  • Ruler (inches)

Fall term

Wednesdays, Nov. 6 to Dec. 11 (6 weeks)
6 - 8 p.m.
$149 (+ HST)

Register now

Winter term

Wednesdays, Feb. 25 to April 8 (6 weeks, no class March 5)
6 - 8 p.m.
$149 (+ HST)

Registration opens Oct 18.

About the instructor

Ameesha Tirmazi is a versatile artist who holds a BFA from Minneapolis College of Art and Design. In addition to painting and drawing, Ameesha enjoys working in a variety of creative fields such as animation, graphic design and illustration.

With a history of living in different, cities, countries, and continents, Ameesha uses her past experiences as inspiration for her work, recreating the world around her. Ameesha has been freelancing and teaching art classes since university and is currently a gallery assistant at Gallery 78.