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Learn the basics for how to draw a variety of clothing and drapery. Master the 7 basic folds and understand how fabric interacts with the human figure.
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Educator, painter, and art historian. Author of Figure Drawing: Design and Invention and Gesture Drawing: Dynamic Movement and Form.
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Hi Michael,
I just started your course, and I wanted to say that I’m really enjoying it so far.
Your teaching is incredibly clear, and I genuinely think the structure of the course is excellent. I’m currently on video 2, and these are my notes from section 2. Sorry that everything is written in Spanish! Haha.
I also decided to follow the course in a sketchbook instead of digitally. One of my goals is to build more confidence in my drawing and commit more to my decisions. Digital can be great, but it also makes it too easy to rely on Ctrl+Z and constantly correct every line.
Working traditionally feels more honest in that sense, and I think it’s helping me focus on understanding the forms rather than chasing perfection.
Thank you for putting together such great material.
Best regards.
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I will show you how to set up a figure drawing mannequin using simple shapes instead of stiff boxes and planes. We cover my Three Ps process: Part, Position, and Perspective. You will learn how to assign recognizable shapes to the head, neck, torso, and limbs. I explain how to adjust the tilt and center lines to match your pose perfectly. We also look at how to modify these shapes to fit different character archetypes. I break down the torso into one simple combo shape so you do not have to draw the rib cage and pelvis separately. Finally, I show you how to use basic wrapping lines for perspective. This approach keeps your figures feeling natural and gives you a solid foundation for drawing drapery.
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Figure mannequins don't need to be built from stiff boxes.
Using simple shapes lets you easily adjust the tilt and turn for any pose. This fluid approach keeps the form intact so your drapery wraps naturally instead of looking flat.
Hey Michael,
REALLY enjoying this course so far. Love how clear and concise all the content is so far. I can’t believe I’ve gone as long into my artistic career as I have without studying folds and fabric. So this is all new to me and I’m absolutely loving it so far! Thanks for putting out good material. I also have your figure drawing and design book. 👌
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So glad to hear you're enjoying the course!
Hi Michael, I am enjoying the course so far. I have a question: in this, and other courses, you often refer to ‘design’ as a principle (such as having a ‘sense of design’) in arranging folds. Can you please explain what you mean by ‘design’ in the sense you are using it. Does it just mean aesthetically pleasing?
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4d
Sure, Matt. The default design sense I lean towards is influenced by my former teacher John Watkiss (who I do mention in my teachings relatively often). He emphasized the golden mean, classicism, harmony, and ideal forms and shapes. This might be my default but I like to leave "design" open ended so other people can make their own conclusions.
Hi Michael,
I just started your course, and I wanted to say that I’m really enjoying it so far.
Your teaching is incredibly clear, and I genuinely think the structure of the course is excellent. I’m currently on video 2, and these are my notes from section 2. Sorry that everything is written in Spanish! Haha.
I also decided to follow the course in a sketchbook instead of digitally. One of my goals is to build more confidence in my drawing and commit more to my decisions. Digital can be great, but it also makes it too easy to rely on Ctrl+Z and constantly correct every line.
Working traditionally feels more honest in that sense, and I think it’s helping me focus on understanding the forms rather than chasing perfection.
Thank you for putting together such great material.
Best regards.
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16d
Awesome notes, Sergio! So glad to hear you're enjoying the course so far. Totally get your preference for traditional too. Outside of teaching it's mine as well. Looking forward to seeing more of your work!
