Create an Improvement Cycle! The Complete Guide to Figure Drawing

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Mikari Mike

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Improvement Of Skill

Mindset

This course will solidify your fundamentals in drawing full-body characters to a professional standard. We'll also provide a comprehensive guide to the mindset, practice strategies, and techniques you need to keep improving your skills indefinitely.

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Create an Improvement Cycle! The Complete Guide to Figure Drawing

Master the art of drawing full-body characters. This course will equip you with the skills, mindset, and tips to build a rock-solid, art-school-level foundation.

Our 30+ video lessons cover it all: from body proportions and anatomy to clothes, shoes, and creating diverse characters of different ages and genders. You'll also learn to bring them to life with dynamic and practical poses.

Beyond just technique, you'll learn how to practice effectively and manage your creative mindset. You won’t just get better—you’ll gain the tools for self-driven, continuous improvement long after you finish the course.

Key Features of This Course

Master Character Drawing: From Zero to Pro-Level

Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to level up, this course has you covered. We'll teach you everything from the core fundamentals to advanced tips, so you can build a strong artistic foundation online and see real improvement.

Practical Skills, Not Just Theory

Get hands-on techniques you can use right away for guaranteed progress. We teach you how to bring a full illustration to life, covering not just the human form, but also clothes, shoes, different character types, and action-packed poses.

Learn How to Keep Getting Better, Forever

This is more than a drawing class—it’s a guide to lasting artistic growth. We’ll teach you the mindset, mental tools, and fastest practice methods to unlock your potential. You’ll gain a comprehensive skillset that will serve you for years, helping you improve on your own long after the course ends.

What You'll Learn

Step-by-Step, Part-by-Part Explanations

We'll guide you through drawing the full human body by breaking it down into manageable, individual parts. This approach is perfect not only for absolute beginners but also for those who want to revisit and solidify their fundamental skills.

Learn with Live Drawing Demonstrations

See the techniques in action as you learn by watching the instructor draw in real time. This helps you get a feel for the entire process, from the sequence of steps to the creative tempo, making your own practice more effective.

Clear Comparisons of Good vs. Bad Examples

We clearly explain the concrete differences between effective techniques and common mistakes by comparing "good" examples with the "bad" (NG) examples that beginners often struggle with.

Go Beyond the Body: Clothes, Poses, and More

This course provides all the practical knowledge needed to create a complete, clothed character illustration, covering how to draw clothing and footwear, capture different genders, and master the art of dynamic posing.

Master the Artist's Mindset and Practice Methods

We'll decode the foundational principles and practice methods that skilled artists often use instinctively. Understanding these core concepts will allow you to improve your skills in the most efficient way possible.

Develop Your Mindset—As Crucial as Your Drawing Skill

A resilient mindset is a common trait among successful artists. We'll help you overcome common hurdles like comparing yourself to others, losing motivation, or feeling discouraged by AI. Learn how to cultivate the mental strength to keep improving.

Course Curriculum

Part 1: Introduction

Chapter 1: Getting Started

・Instructor Introduction

・About This Course & How to Use It

Chapter 2: Core Principles for Drawing & Improvement

・Essential Mindset: Drawing from General to Specific

・The Importance of Consistent Practice

・The Power of Using References

Part 2: Mastering Full-Body Proportions

Chapter 1: Balancing the Full Figure

Understanding Head Counts & Average Body Proportions

Step-by-Step Drawing Process

Adapting Proportions for Complex Poses, Chibi-style Characters, and Clothing

Part 3: Drawing the Face

Chapter 1: Facial Proportions & Balance (The Basics)

・The Rules of Facial Proportions

・A Step-by-Step Guide to Drawing the Face

Chapter 2: Drawing the Face from Different Angles (Advanced)

・Drawing the Three-Quarter View

・Drawing the Profile (Side) View

Chapter 3: Drawing Individual Facial Features

・How to Draw Eyes

・How to Draw a Nose

・How to Draw a Mouth

・How to Draw Ears

Part 4: Drawing Hair, Neck & Shoulders

Chapter 1: The Fundamentals of Drawing Hair

・Thinking of Hair in Sections

・Understanding the Flow of Hair

・Drawing Hair with Volume and Clumps

・Creating Natural-Looking Randomness

Chapter 2: Advanced Hair Drawing Techniques

・Creating Depth and Dimension

・Using "Twists" for Dynamic Hair

・Adding "Stray Hairs" for Realism

Chapter 3: Drawing the Neck and Shoulders

・Understanding the Structure (Anatomy)

・The Natural Tilt of the Neck

・Drawing Shoulders in Perspective

・How Shoulders Move When an Arm is Raised

Part 5: Drawing Hands & Arms

Chapter 1: The Basics of Drawing Hands

・A Simple Approach to a Complex Subject

・Observing Your Own Hands (Common Mistakes to Avoid)

・Breaking Down the Hand into Simple Parts

・Getting the Hand Size Right

Chapter 2: Practical Hand Drawing

・Core Principles: Use References, Start with a Basic Shape, and Practice Various Poses

・Tips for Drawing Natural Motion (Front & Side Views)

・Drawing Specific Poses: Waving, Making a Fist, Holding a Pen, Gripping a Cup, etc.

Chapter 3: Drawing the Arm

・Understanding Bone and Muscle Structure

・Creating Form with Muscle Contours

・Arm Proportions

・Drawing Arms in Perspective

・Tips for Drawing Foreshortened Arms

Part 6: Drawing Legs & Feet

Chapter 1: Drawing the Legs

・Understanding Bone and Muscle Structure

・Leg Proportions

・Drawing Legs in Perspective

・Tips for Realistic Legs (Defining the Knees)

Chapter 2: Drawing the Feet

・Observing the Foot's Structure

・Applying Hand-Drawing Techniques (Finger Direction, Using Toenails to Show Form)

・Creating Thickness (Avoiding "Flat" Feet)

・Getting the Foot Size Right

Part 7: Differentiating Characters by Gender & Age

Chapter 1: Differentiating Male & Female Faces

Chapter 2: Differentiating Male & Female Bodies

Chapter 3: Drawing Different Ages

Part 8: Drawing Clothes & Shoes

Chapter 1: The Theory of Folds and Wrinkles

Chapter 2: How to Draw Fabric Folds and Wrinkles

Chapter 3: How to Draw Shoes

Part 9: Posing Your Characters

Chapter 1: Understanding Contrapposto

Part 10: How to Practice

Chapter 1: The Best Practice Methods for Rapid Improvement

Part 11: The Artist's Mindset for Continuous Growth

Chapter 1: Focus on the Next Small Step, Not the Distant Goal

Chapter 2: How to Have a Healthy Relationship with Social Media

Chapter 3: Working with AI: Coexistence, Not Competition

Chapter 4: What to Do When You Can't Get Yourself to Draw

Chapter 5: The Most Important Thing Is...

Part 12: Conclusion

Chapter 1: Final Summary

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Mikari Mike

Illustration Instructor

Biography

I originally began my career in sales, but my passion for drawing led me to become a full-time freelance artist in 2019.

Currently, I work as a freelance illustrator and a part-time instructor at a vocational art college, where I teach courses in both traditional illustration and Clip Studio Paint.

In addition to my teaching and client work, I share drawing tutorials on my YouTube channel and manage an online community for illustrators and manga artists. I absolutely adore animals and traveling abroad.

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