Figure Quicksketch
Quicksketch is a core foundational class of the Watts Atelier program, designed for artists of all levels. In this class, you’ll work with 3 and 5-minute poses from photos to develop spontaneity and accuracy.
You’ll learn to utilize a rhythmical grid, known as the “Abstraction,” to focus on gesture, proportion, and figure design. This method helps you develop superior dexterity, design knowledge, and strengthens your visual memory. The skills gained in this class are invaluable for various artistic fields, including storyboarding, animation, comic art, and conceptual design. Regular practice of quicksketch is highly recommended alongside your other artistic studies.
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Artwork from the Course
Here’s an example of some of the artwork which you’ll be practicing in this course.
Meet your instructor
Erik Gist
E. M. Gist began his study of art with Jeff Watts in 1996. Three years later, Erik’s training developed into teaching where he is now one of the lead instructors at Watts Atelier of the Arts. Gist began his career as a professional artist in 1998, eventually transitioning into genre illustration, and he painted his first comic cover in 2007. Erik’s clients include Dark Horse Comics, Marvel Comics, DC Comics, BOOM! Studios, Disney Entertainment, TOR Publishing, Wizards of the Coast, Upperdeck, and Palladium Books. Erik has been a finalist for 2024 Eisner Awards, Chesley Award, Rondo Award, and Pulp Ark Award.
Course Materials
This course will use charcoal drawing materials.
For a list of all materials used in this course, visit the materials page.
