Isadora: An online figure drawing session

This week, Lizet works from a pose by model Isadora, focusing on a mass-and-edges approach to figure drawing on toned cream paper. You’ll start by blocking in the gesture and main forms before simplifying the shadows into large, unified shapes.

From there, the focus moves to modelling the lights, using sharper edges for cast shadows and softer transitions as the form turns. Lizet also looks at lost-and-found edges, lifting highlights with an eraser, and adjusting the background to help the lighter areas stand out and direct the focus.

Materials used:

• Toned white or cream paper
• Willow charcoal
• Compressed charcoal or carbon pencil
• Putty eraser
• Pencil eraser
• Blending stump, brush, or sponge
• Kitchen roll

. High quality images, great lighting and tuition from a professional artist mean this is a great way to hone your skills.

This session mimics the structure of a traditional life drawing class. You will see one or more photographs to draw or paint from. Tutor Lizet Dingemans will be doing an online demonstration next to the video and will be giving hints and tips in the live chat.

Once you have registered you will be sent a link to a private web page where you will be able to access the live stream at the date and time of broadcast. You will also have access to the video for 30 days after the session, and will be able to download the photographs used in the session so you can continue to work in your own time.

If you're planning on watching more than one session a month then you will save money with a subscription. If you already have a Raw Umber Subscription then you can access this session from your account.