: Head construction from all angles, focusing on the skull as a foundation. Weeks 4–7
The curriculum emphasizes five primary areas to build "figure invention" skills—drawing accurately without a reference: analytical figure drawing kevin chen %5BBETTER%5D
Most courses conflate these. Chen separates them, so you know exactly which skill to drill. : Head construction from all angles, focusing on
When an artist understands the structural "why" behind a pose, they can iterate faster, fix perspective errors early, and create characters that feel grounded in a physical reality. It is a "better" way to learn because it moves the artist away from being a copier of photos and toward being a creator of form. Conclusion: Building a Visual Vocabulary When an artist understands the structural "why" behind
The goal is to "see through" the model, understanding how forms like the rib cage and pelvis occupy space and interact through stretch and pinch silhouettes. The 10-Week Analytical Process
Introduction (5–10 min)