Fernando Freitas DVD – Drawing the figure

Learn to draw from the live model using the techniques of the masters with ARA’s popular Drawing the Figure instructional video. Principal instructor Fernando Freitas walks you through our proven step-by-step process to help you achieve realistic results that will exceed your expectations. The demonstration covers all the stages needed to capture the gesture and proportions of a pose, and finish a drawing with big form and small form modeling. The end effect is a dramatic three-dimensional figure. Whether you are a beginner interested in learning the basics, or an intermediate or professional student who wants to refine your skills, Drawing the Figure lets you enjoy the best in fine art instruction at your own pace.

Topics include:

• Proper tools and materials selection
• Positioning your models
• Capturing basic poses and classical proportions
• Measurement and vertical and horizontal alignments
• Separation of light and shadow
• Rendering tonal values