{"product_id":"fundamentals-figure-drawing","title":"Fundamentals: Figure Drawing","description":"\u003c!-- COURSE: FIGURE DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaster a clear, approachable workflow used by professional artists to draw the human figure with confidence. This 12-week foundational course breaks down life drawing into structured, step-by-step stages—moving from quick gesture studies to anatomical construction, dynamic perspective, and expressive visual storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking directly from live models, you will overcome common beginner pitfalls and learn how to break down complex structures like the torso, head, hands, and feet into simple forms. 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