Bibliograph

Figure drawing, an IBEX production ; written and directed by Bethany Erlandson

Type

Label

Figure drawing, an IBEX production ; written and directed by Bethany Erlandson

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

Figure drawing

Medium

videorecording DVD

Responsibility statement

an IBEX production ; written and directed by Bethany Erlandson

Runtime

Series statement

Artsmart video series

Summary

In a classroom setting, university instructor Diane Bywaters and several students demonstrate figure study. Gesture poses, along with two long poses, help to emphasize the importance of positive/negative space, rendering, proportion, and mood in figure drawing. The artists use a variety of media, and demonstrate such interesting techniques as reduction, charcoal wash, and pastels. Historical and contemporary examples complement the demonstrations. A clothed model is used

Target audience

adolescent

Technique

live action

Classification