Extreme Figure Drawing with Dave Ross
Extreme Figure Drawing with Dave Ross: Starts June 30, 2010
This intensive overview of the human form is designed to give the art student a strong understanding of how the human body is built. The program will focus on a simplified, constructive method of drawing the human form, allowing the student to draw the male or female body at rest or in action from their imagination.
The Extreme Figure Drawing Course is designed to enable the student to render figures freehand from any point of view or perspective. To this end we use a simplified version of the human body initially but require the student to attempt the more complicated angles and posing with that “simplified model”. Once the student has become proficient in manipulating this “model” - we begin to add detail to the form.
Specific sessions detailing the drawing of hands and the head will be included. There will be a session on the “Skeleton” as well as one on “Musculature” to give you a complete understanding of the human form in “action”.
DAVE ROSS has drawn and written for Marvel Comics and DC Comics on “Captain America,” “Spiderman,” “Batgirl,” “Star Trek,” “Daredevil,” “Birds of Prey” and “JLA: Act of God,” among many other projects. He was also an artist for the series “Rai” at Valiant,” and has worked as a concept designer and layout artist for animation.
Date: June 30 - Aug.3 2010 (8Â Evenings)
(June 30, July 7, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, Aug. 3 2010)
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Class Size: Limited to 15
Cost: $400.00 + G.S.T.
Contact: Carla Drmay, Max The Mutt Animation School 952 Queen Street West, Suite 300 Toronto, M6J 1G8Tel: (416) 703-6877 / Toll Free 877-486-MUTT Fax: (416) 703-3930
Email: cdrmay@maxthemutt.com
Charlotte said,
June 17, 2009 @ 3:09 pm
Hi,
I’m wondering, does this course teaches students how to draw realistic human bodies or to draw comic book style human bodies, like in the pictures shown on this page? Thanks,
Charlotte
maxthemutt said,
June 17, 2009 @ 9:46 pm
Based on human anatomy and perspective, Dave’s course teaches you how to deal with the extreme poses frequently used in comics. You will be drawing from your mind, not from a model. Although geared towards helping comic book artists, this course is useful for anyone dealing with the challenge of drawing the human body without reference.
maxthemutt said,
July 17, 2009 @ 2:48 pm
Extreme Figure Drawing with Dave Ross:
Endorsement submit on behalf of Cathy with her permission.
Dear Carla:
I just wanted to send a quick note to acknowledge the wonderful course I just completed with Dave Ross. He is extremely knowledgeable, kind and patient and was also generous with information. I was amazed to see him bring in his original work so we could see it. His talent and expertise is undeniable, and yet he didn’t make any of us feel inept or ridiculous.
In addition, although I had marked down the student exhibition in my calendar, I probably would never otherwise have come to see it. The caliber of the work is fantastic and I hope all the students continue to do well in their chosen fields. I had heard of the school, but quite frankly the name seemed a little odd. I’m glad I’m over that misconception.
My only concern about the course was that it was too short. The amount of material Dave covered needs easily double the time. However I’m sure its just a “feet-wetting” course and Dave’s advice re practice is true and with discipline we can do that on our own.
Thank you for a great course, and hope to take some more on a scattershot basis if possible.
Regards,
Cathy Mills