How to Draw Fantasy Female Figures

Racing forward to finish a drawing can lead to frustration and abandoned projects that didn't live up to our expectations. So, in this lesson we'll discuss the idea of drawing the figure to a certain point and stopping to reassess possibilities for the piece.

In this lesson, we'll talk about finding the balance between under-rendered work and overly-rendered work to help you find the ideal balance in your own piece.

This time, we'll explore style, then we'll move into invigorating old life drawings and talk about adding jewelry and other adornments to our drawings.

Let's build upon our knowledge about structure, and how to notice it in your references and make the most of it while drawing.

This time, we'll be looking at interlocking shapes and discussing how to work through the many puzzles we'll encounter while drawing. We'll also revisit the head using what we've learned so far.

Let's discuss all the components necessary to pull together a drawing harmoniously. I'll explain the proper ways to organize your shapes and structure to create a foundation for fluid gesture.

It can be challenging to draw a fluid pose all while keeping connecting points, structure, and gesture in mind. In this lesson, I'll show you how to create female forms that flow.

Now that we have established a form that flows, I'll show you some helpful tips and tricks that will allow you to begin adding some fantasy style to your female figure drawings.

Sometimes you'll find that you need to add more gestural elements to a rendered piece. In this lesson, I'll discuss how to navigate that, as well as how to properly depict figures that have a great deal of movement to them.

This time, let's talk about the importance of backstory, imagination, symbolism, and metaphor in fantasy art.

Only the best artists can evoke the wonder that comes from a piece with a strong emotional core. I'll show you how to recognize and tap in to these depths to ensure that your work stands out from the crowd.