Drawing the Figure: Volume 1
Capturing the Gesture with Jack Bosson
Description
This lecture is the first of a series on how to approach drawing the human figure. In this series, Jack states that a successful figure drawing must include evidence of three sets of information: gestural, structural, and anatomical; the first being the focus of this particular demonstration. Gesture drawing establishes the unique storytelling and emotional properties of a given pose. It can also be used to map out the essential idea conveyed in the pose. Jack explores rapid-sketch technique, weight distribution, and the rhythm of the body parts as they adjust to the effects of gravity. Key concepts such as "contrapposto", twist, overlapping shapes, and foreshortening are also covered. In short, this lecture will show you how to create a dynamic, lively interpretation of the subject being observed.
Duration: 1h 47m
Format: HD 1280x720
Jack Bosson
Artist
Jack Bosson is a practicing and exhibiting fine artist and freelance illustrator with a career spanning over 35 years. He has taught drawing and painting at institutions including Cornell University, College of New Rochelle, University of Southern California, Otis College of Art and Design, Gnomon School of Visual Effects, and Woodbury University, among others.
Early in his career, Jack worked briefly as a background painter at Hanna-Barbera before joining Disney in 1995 as a trainer in Feature Animation. In 1999, he continued as a training consultant to Disney while teaching at various institutions, eventually establishing the Animation Department at Woodbury University, which he chaired for three years. He retired from his role at Woodbury in 2012 as Professor Emeritus but continues to remain active in the art world, creating and exhibiting work, and mentoring emerging artists.
Jack earned his Diploma of Design from The Cooper Union, studied painting and drawing at the École des Beaux-Arts on a Fulbright Fellowship, and received his Master of Fine Arts Degree from Cornell University in 1966.
