Push the Pose: Animation Figure Drawing Techniques

In this two-hour session seasoned animator and figure drawing teacher, Sam Braithwaite, will lead you in pushing the pose, with a clear breakdown of what the term means and how to apply intent and life into your drawings while you work from a live, clothed model.

Whether you are a new to exploring figure drawing, or have taken a break from drawing-from-life and are looking to refresh your techniques, this is a great way to ease yourself into the practice and receive feedback in a supportive environment.

Please bring the drawing materials you are comfortable with, such as sketchbook, newsprint, pencil, conte and marker. Drawing boards will be available for use, and additional materials will be available for purchase.About Your Instructor

Sam Braithwaite has been teaching figure drawing at Seneca Polytechnic for 5 years and working in the animation industry for 13. Sam has worked on TV shows such as Blues Clues and You, Wild Kratts, and Angry Birds Summer Madness. For independents projects Sam has created music videos for Ria Mae and D.W Waterson and also showing paintings and drawings in Toronto art galleries such as, Atelier Next Door and Portrait Society of Canada.

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Overview:

✴︎ Professional figure drawing guidance

✴︎ Live costumed model

✴︎ In-store discount for attendees + after hours retail