StretchLearn Course
Train your hand to draw the energy of a figure first using the line of action, timed poses, and the Loomis landmark system.
Course Overview
This beginner course teaches the concrete skill that underlies all figure drawing: capturing the energy and intent of a pose before any detail. Through timed pose sprints, the line-of-action and CSI-curve method, rhythm chains, and the Loomis landmark system, you will train your hand to draw life first. By the end you can scaffold a believable, dynamic full figure on a gesture that you drew in seconds.
Learning Outcomes
Find and draw a single line of action that captures a pose's energy and direction
Complete 30-second, 1-minute, and 2-minute timed poses with a clear, escalating workflow
Build rhythm and flow through the figure using connected C, S, and I curves
Place the figure on the page using Loomis landmark heights and head-count proportions
Distinguish gesture, structure, and contour so you know what to draw in what order
Carry a fast gesture into a finished figure without losing its life and movement
Curriculum Preview
Preview the course structure, see how the modules build on one another, and understand the path this program is designed to take you through.
Begin every figure with one expressive line that captures the pose's energy and direction, so the whole drawing inherits its flow instead of looking stiff.
Build speed and a repeatable process through timed pose sprints, with a distinct workflow for 30-second, 1-minute, and 2-minute drawings.
Connect the body's forms with rhythmic curves and anchor your gestures in the Loomis landmark and proportion system so they read as real, balanced figures.
Carry the energy of a fast gesture all the way into a structured, contoured, finished figure without letting it go stiff.
Built for Application
This program is designed around progression: focused lessons, structured modules, applied resources, assessments, and a course rhythm that turns information into usable capability.