Expressive Gesture and Poses for Characters
Offered By: Craftsy
Course Description
Overview
Description
In this class you will learn how to draw several different characters with a variety of different gestures and poses. You will begin by understanding what the line of action is and how to give movement to your characters. From there, you will learn how to break down components of your character into simple shapes, then change those shapes to emphasize the design. Your instructor will also show you how to keep the proportion of your character, no matter what pose or position they are in. Finally, you will learn how to add finishing details like hair and clothing.
Syllabus
- Class Preview
- Presentation
- Materials and Tools
- Line of Action
- The Three Main Structures
- Emphasis
- Proportion
- Hair
- Clothing
- Important Areas of the Face
- Integration
Taught by
Gerardo Escamilla
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