Drawing the Figure by Fernando Freitas

A Systematic Guide to Form, Value, and Chiaroscuro Figure drawing is arguably the most challenging of all subjects. It demands not only technical dexterity but a deep, systematic knowledge of anatomy, proportion, and form under specific light. This thorough instructional documentary, Drawing the Figure by Fernando Freitas, of Michael John Angel Studios of Art, provides the necessary guide for any artist serious about mastering the human form. This is a comprehensive, academic curriculum, broken down into manageable, systematic lessons. Freitas employs a classical approach, focusing on charcoal, utilizing the sight-size method, giving you a direct line to the traditions of the masters. Analyzing Form and Light The goal in figure drawing is to move beyond simple outline and understand the figure as a collection of three-dimensional masses under specific illumination. This course details the process step-by-step: Capturing Gesture: How to record the rhythm and action of the pose before