Anatomy of Style - Life Drawing for Beginners - Stage 2 | Patrick J Jones

The foundation of the success of award-winning fantasy and sci-fi artist and author Patrick J Jones, is his finely honed figure drawing skills and his belief that understanding gesture is the key to drawing figures with style.

In this weekend workshop, Patrick will explore in greater depth more of his exciting and accessible methods and formulas for drawing human figures with style and grace.

What will I learn?

Through a combination of demonstrations, your own practice, and one-on-one feedback on your work, you will learn expert techniques and formulas for producing anatomically accurate, stylish and graceful human figures. This will include a focus on:

• Advanced Figure drawing Methods
• Drawing Foreshortening
• Chasing Rhythms
• Line into Tone
• Overlapping Forms
• Interlocking Forms
• Weight and Mass
• Sanguine Drawing
• Drawing with Style

Class sizes are limited to 10 and usually book out. Booking early will secure your place.

Who is this course suitable for?

Those who have completed the Anatomy of Style - Life Drawing for Beginners - Stage 1 or those with some drawing experience who would like to build their skills in drawing figures.

What do I need to bring?

Kits are available for purchase on the first day of the workshop for $45. To pre-order your kit, please select “Patrick Jones Materials Kit” at checkout or you can download a list of required materials below.

• Butcher’s paper
• Charcoal Sticks, big and small
• Kneadable Eraser
• Paper Stump
• Chamois Cloth (real leather, not synthetic)
• Peel & Sketch Charcoal Pencil 5633T Soft
• Sanding Pad
• Sharpening Blade

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What is provided?

• Professional life models
• Easels
• Backing boards
• Chairs
• Tea and coffee (please bring your own mug)
• A friendly, supportive and encouraging learning environment
• Connection to the Bienarté art community