Figure Drawing Course based on the figurative tradition of the Old Masters.

The Figure Drawing Course at the Barcelona Academy of Art is rooted in the great figurative tradition of the Old Masters and in classical academic training. It is designed for students who wish to strengthen their foundations in academic drawing, as well as for artists seeking to refine their technique working from life with a live model.

At the Barcelona Academy of Art, we consider drawing to be the fundamental pillar of any artistic development. It is the essential starting point for painting, sculpture, and all visual disciplines. Through a structured and progressive methodology, students learn to observe, analyze, and represent the human figure with rigor, sensitivity, and precision.

Materials are not included. A detailed materials list will be provided in the confirmation email after registration.

Course Methodology

The program combines theoretical instruction with intensive studio practice working from a live model.

Pencil Drawing: Block-in, Gesture, and Proportion

Students begin with short pose sketches, developing:

• Block-in construction
• Gesture and rhythm
• Proportion and measurement
• Structural accuracy

These exercises build a solid structural understanding of the human figure and establish a strong academic foundation.

Charcoal Drawing: Masses and Chiaroscuro

In the long pose, students work with charcoal, focusing on:

• Mass construction
• Value studies
• Academic chiaroscuro
• Volumetric analysis and three-dimensional form