Human Anatomy for Artists by Vladimir London and Natalie Richy

This course cuts through the noise. If you want to draw people that actually look like people—with believable proportions and structure—this is your shortcut. No Latin names to memorize, no fluff. Just the essential anatomy knowledge you need as an artist, delivered in 25 video lessons.

🎯 What you’ll learn

• Classical proportions of the human body, head, and face
• Skeletal and muscle anatomy for artists
• How to draw figures from memory and imagination
• Step-by-step figurative and portrait drawing techniques

✅ Requirements

• Skills: No prior anatomy knowledge needed; basic drawing experience is helpful.
• Tools: Pencil, paper, eraser.
• Hardware: A device to stream video lessons.

📝 Description

This isn’t a medical textbook. It’s a practical, visual guide built for artists who need to understand the human body without getting bogged down in unnecessary detail. The course focuses on the classical proportions and key muscle groups that define the figure, teaching you how to construct a realistic body from the inside out.

You’ll start with the skeleton—the foundation—and layer on the muscles that give the body its shape. The lessons are structured so you can learn at your own pace, and you get personal support from the tutors if you get stuck. The goal is simple: by the end, you’ll be able to draw figures and portraits with confidence, whether you’re working from a reference or from your imagination.

🧑‍🎓 Who this course is for

• Artists who want to draw realistic human figures and portraits
• Art students who need a structured, no-nonsense approach to anatomy
• Hobbyists who want to improve their figure drawing skills without spending years in a classroom

🧑‍🏫 About the Author

Vladimir London and Natalie Richy are professional artists and art educators. They are internationally published authors of art books and the creators of several online art academies, including Life Drawing Academy and Drawing Academy. Their teaching method is rooted in the traditions of the Old Masters, focusing on classical skills and realistic representation.

🏁 Final Result

• A solid understanding of human anatomy as it applies to drawing
• The ability to draw a realistically proportioned human figure from memory
• A portfolio of figure drawings and portrait sketches demonstrating your new skills