Exercise Four: Drawing the Human Body in Motion

What you need: pencil, newsprint paper, timer, black and white watercolor paints, narrow and wide soft bristle brushes, clean jar, watercolor paper, water, drawing board or lap desk, masking tape, paper towels, palette, and a model

Time Limit: 60 seconds

Lesson: Complete a drawing of the body in motion.

Materials: pencil, newsprint paper, timer, black and white watercolor paints, narrow and wide soft bristle brushes, clean jar, watercolor paper, water, drawing board or lap desk, masking tape, paper towels, palette

Project: Begin by drawing several quick sketches of the body in motion to loosen up. Set the timer for sixty seconds. Following the first two exercises, complete a drawing of the human body with watercolor paints. It won’t look perfect but it will be a drawing showing the contour of the figure, dark and light and the figure in motion.

Remember to practice, practice, practice!