Starting your figure drawing with basic shapes makes it easier to draw more sophisticated lines on top. Here, I've drawn the face using small shapes inside a big shape. This is two of my disciplines ...

This live art-making class is inspired by Henri Matisse’s etching Nu Assis. In this session, we will learn how to draw a seated figure. The Museum partners with the Arts Council of Princeton to ...

Before you read any more of this column, grab a piece of paper and a pen or pencil. Now draw a leader. Don’t think too hard or worry about getting it “right.” Don’t fret about your artistic ability.

I want to show you guys the basic stick figure I use to pose all my figures so that I can draw from memory without having to use any reference. It is really easy and simple to do and this is the first ...

This live art-making class is inspired by this Maya ceramic sculpture of a dignitary that dates to about 600–800 BCE. In this session, we will focus on drawing the details on a figure. The Museum ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Patrick J Jones Figure drawing is a fundamental skill for artists, but one of the hardest ...