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North Sydney Community Centre

Secrets to Figure Drawing

Course Overview

Learn the essential skills for successful figure drawing in this engaging and informative one-day workshop.

Whether you're a regular at life drawing sessions or just beginning your artistic journey, this class will equip you with practical tools to draw the human form with confidence and clarity.

You will explore key elements such as figure and facial proportions, anatomy, structure, foreshortening, facial features, hands, feet and more.

Through guided exercises and expert tips, you'll learn how to create solid, dynamic figures that feel alive on the page.

What to bring:
  • A4 sketch pad
  • 2B pencils
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Richard Byrnes

About the tutor

Richard Byrnes

Richard is a practising artist, having held 23 solo and over 100 group exhibitions in Australia and overseas. Having extensive teaching experience to draw upon, he is committed to teaching sound drawing and sculpture techniques in ways that are clear and accessible. His core belief is that art should be exciting and joyous. Richards works are included in the National Gallery, University of NSW, Artbank, Macquarie University and various regional gallery collections. His public sculpture commissions can be seen in North Sydney, Marrickville and Macquarie University. He is represented by the Robin Gibson Gallery in Sydney.

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(02) 9922 2299
Monday to Friday - 10:00am to 6:00pm
220 Miller St, North Sydney - Back of Ted Mack Civic Park