Basic Fashion Illustration

From a 4-month course to a 2-hour video. Learn the simple techniques of how to draw fashion figures and postures.

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.5

- Over 15 lectures and almost 2 hours of content!
- This course will cover the basic of fashion illustration for a beginner to an intermediate.
- You will be equipped with the knowledge and techniques of how to draw the body elements and different fashion poses.

What you'll learn

Over 15 lectures and almost 2 hours of content!

This course will cover the basic of fashion illustration for a beginner to an intermediate.

You will be equipped with the knowledge and techniques of how to draw the body elements and different fashion poses.

Understand the proportions and difference between female

male and children figures.

Know how to draw garments on the posing figures.

Download the useful materials.

Get feedback on your sketches!

* Requirements

* This course assumes no prior knowledge or special skill set. Anybody with an interest in the fashion drawing is welcome.

Description

This course will teach you how to draw the fashion figures starting from the basic understanding of the 9-head proportion, body elements from head to toe, movement and posture to fashion poses with garments. It is a summary of a 4-month course in a regular fashion school that will shorten your learning process and save your time and money.

The concepts and techniques are the knowledge that I’ve learned from several courses and teachers combined with my own personal techniques to deliver you a simple and easy way to develop skills in the fashion illustration.

Who this course is for:

This course is for anyone who is interested in fashion illustration.
This course will benefit those who are planning to attend a fashion school and need some preparation.
Advanced learners are also welcome.

Course content

7 sections • 21 lectures

Introduction 2 lectures

Introduction Preview 01:17

Draw it your way Preview 00:00

First, draw a fashion figure in your own style.

Getting Started 2 lectures

Prepare stationery Preview 00:00

Warm up Preview 02:08

Before drawing, spending a few minutes to warm up your wrist and hand will help you draw quicker and better. This quick sketching will help you control the weight and stability of your hand which is one of the important keys for good drawing.

Understanding the Proportions of the Figure 2 lectures

8-head natural figure vs 9-head fashion figure Preview 09:03

Learn the basic shapes of the fashion figure and understand the difference between the 8-head natural figure and the 9-head fashion figure.

9-head figures in different angles Preview 13:35

Learn how to draw the basic standing figures in different viewpoints – front, back, side, and three-quarter views.

Learning the Drawing Techniques for the Key Body Elements 7 lectures

Female Face Preview 14:29

Learn how to draw the female face and the position of each facial element in 3 angles - front, three quarter and side views
Learn the techniques to draw eyes, nose, and mouth in different views.

Hand Preview 03:00

Understand the proportion of hand and fingers.

Hand posture Preview 07:48

Draw hands in different postures to express feeling and draw attention to a specific point.

Body rotation Preview 03:48

Learn the basic concept of how to draw torso and body with movement and rotation in order to draw an attractive and dynamic fashion pose.

Leg posture Preview 07:02

Leg movement is an elegant part of the fashion pose. Learn how to draw the legs in different postures and angles from the classic weight leg pose to the walking pose.

Body & Leg Posture Preview 07:51

Learn how to draw the elegant poses with the right balance of body and legs.

Feet & shoes Preview 06:30

Learn the proportion of feet and a simple way to draw shoes in 4 angles – side, front, three quarter and back views.

Learning How to Draw the Male Fashion Model 3 lectures

Male face Preview 12:19

Understand the difference between male and female faces. Learn how to draw the male face and the position of each facial element in 3 angles – front, three quarter and side views.

Female vs Male Figures Preview 07:19

See a comparison between female and male fashion figures.
Understand how to draw the shapes and proportions of the male figure.

Male fashion poses Preview 09:34

Learn how to draw the poses for male model – front, back and walking poses.

Other Illustration 4 lectures

Fashion poses with garments Preview 10:33

Learn how to draw the garments on the figures and where to emphasize the drapes and folds of the fabric to harmonize with the movement. Examples include a long stretching dress, a fitted jacket, the fitted pants, a crop top and a pleated skirt.

Additional Male garments Preview 15:15

Learn how to draw male figures in different poses including the standing pose and the walking pose, and how to draw garments i.e. polo shirt, jacket, shirt and pants with different lengths.

Additional Female garments Preview 10:23

Learn how to draw female figures in different poses including the walking pose and the side standing pose, and how to draw garments i.e. mini skirt, fitted dress, halter top, and wide-leg pants.

Children figures and poses Preview 02:35

Understand the size and height of children at different age groups from infants to teenagers.

Quiz! 1 lectures

Submit your work Preview 00:00

Practice is the key. After completing this course, draw some fashion figures and compare with the first one that you drew before starting the course to check your improvement. Can you see the difference?

If you want some feedback from me, please answer 2 questions and submit your new sketches to my email.