A Constructive Approach to Hands and Feet with Brian Knox

Hands and feet are some of the more challenging aspects of drawing the human figure. Join instructor Brian Knox for a 3-day exploration of the anatomy and construction of hands and feet.

Hands and feet are complicated. This workshop will focus on breaking them down into their most simple forms starting with anatomy, followed by basic shapes, and then bringing it all together into drawing hands and feet. This workshop is a beginning-level introduction to what many consider to be the most difficult aspects of figure drawing.

Schedule

Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 to 17:00
Lunch break from 13:00 to 14:00

Program

Each session will start with an instructor demonstration followed by individualized instruction as students work on their own drawings.

Day 1

Session 1: Meet and greet. Hand anatomy (the important parts)
Session 2: Basic shapes of the hand (palm, fingers, etc.)

Day 2

Session 1: Drawing hands!
Session 2: Foot anatomy (the important parts)

Day 3

Session 1: Basic shapes of the foot (heel, arch, toes, etc.)
Session 2: Drawing feet!

Materials

Instructor demonstrations will be done with Wolff’s Carbon 6B charcoal pencil and a kneaded eraser on smooth newsprint A2 (18x24"). Students are welcome to use either charcoal or graphite with their preferred paper. Note: Rough newsprint is not recommended.

Atelier note: See our materials list to find options where to buy smooth newsprint and Wolff's Carbon pencils.