Figure Drawing for Fashion

As an artist, the number one response I get to my work is "Wow! I can't even draw a stick figure!" To this I say LIES! While there aren't enough hours in the day for me to address the overwhelming self doubt many people possess about their creative abilities, I can share this beginner course on figure drawing for fashion. The basis for fashion illustration is the stylized and elongated figure, known as a croqui, and in this class we will be exploring the methods and techniques to create these unique illustrations.

In this class you will learn:

• principles of fashion illustration
• suggestions for materials
• the nine heads method
• how to create poses with the S curve method
• shading and stylizing your illustration

• Intro
• History & Insp
• Materials
• The Nine Heads Method
• Creating Poses
• Outlining & Shading
• Stylizing the Face & Figure