Anatomy for Artists
I teach fairly regular workshops in anatomy for artists as it relates to figure drawing. The next workshop will be in Edinburgh (April 13-15).
Knowledge of the underlying anatomical structures is a fundamental part of confident and expressive figurative art and was until recently a cornerstone of art training. Find out what artists as varied as Leonardo, Rodin, Egon Schiele and Picasso all knew!
There are many fascinating and interrelated forms within the body; flattened forms, spirals, arches and curves; and they shift in characteristic yet always individual ways. We will aim to deepen knowledge of this diversity whilst maintaining a feeling for the unity of the figure as a whole, and of our response towards it.
The course is conducted through demonstration and explanation, reference to anatomical examples, and with an emphasis on drawing from the life model. We will examine the individual elements of anatomy, the main skeletal, muscular and structural forms, whilst being conscious of the overall integrity of the body as a coherent system. While concentrating on anatomy we will also inevitably touch on more general issues involved in drawing the figure, proportion, perspective etc.
OUTLINE COURSE STRUCTURE
Day One (10am-4pm)
Overall structure of the figure. A closer look at the structure of the torso.
Identification of the main skeletal elements and surface landmarks.
Musculature of the torso.
Day Two
Muscular and skeletal anatomy of Pelvis and upper leg.
Lower leg and foot, (drawing feet).
Day Three
Muscular and skeletal anatomy of the head and neck.
Arm and hand
Arts Complex
St Margret's House, 151 London Road, Edinburgh
Knowledge of the underlying anatomical structures is a fundamental part of confident and expressive figurative art and was until recently a cornerstone of art training. Find out what artists as varied as Leonardo, Rodin, Egon Schiele and Picasso all knew!
There are many fascinating and interrelated forms within the body; flattened forms, spirals, arches and curves; and they shift in characteristic yet always individual ways. We will aim to deepen knowledge of this diversity whilst maintaining a feeling for the unity of the figure as a whole, and of our response towards it.
The course is conducted through demonstration and explanation, reference to anatomical examples, and with an emphasis on drawing from the life model. We will examine the individual elements of anatomy, the main skeletal, muscular and structural forms, whilst being conscious of the overall integrity of the body as a coherent system. While concentrating on anatomy we will also inevitably touch on more general issues involved in drawing the figure, proportion, perspective etc.
OUTLINE COURSE STRUCTURE
Day One (10am-4pm)
Overall structure of the figure. A closer look at the structure of the torso.
Identification of the main skeletal elements and surface landmarks.
Musculature of the torso.
Day Two
Muscular and skeletal anatomy of Pelvis and upper leg.
Lower leg and foot, (drawing feet).
Day Three
Muscular and skeletal anatomy of the head and neck.
Arm and hand
Arts Complex
St Margret's House, 151 London Road, Edinburgh