Structural Anatomy
Proportions, bones and joints.
Morpho Anatomy
Muscle and function.
Dynamic Anatomy
Foreshortening and other complexities.
Figure Drawing and Painting Workshop Series
A year-round online workshop series focused on understanding the human figure through drawing and painting.
Draw and paint the human figure with confidence!
Gain an in-depth understanding and skill set for drawing and painting the figure. This series of online workshops is a unique opportunity for anyone interested in depicting the human form to really go deep into the subject with an expert. Improve your figure drawing technique or build a solid foundation as a beginner. Each workshop covers the theory with detail and precision through live demos and hands on practice. Opportunities to analyze and grow together come through class discussions and individual feedback.
G Caruso has studied anatomy and explored the human figure through their art for the past 20 years. They are ready to share all their knowledge and practical solutions to common problems with you.
Included in this workshop series:
- Learn the basics of anatomy, from inner structures to exterior details.
- Observe and compare the work of old masters and learn how the representation of the human figure has evolved in western art history.
- Explore different mediums
- Develop a poetic and expressive understanding of the human form.
G Caruso always strives to create a cooperative and supportive environment in their classes. Time is dedicated for individual feedback and the teaching style is tailored to the needs of the group.
Online Workshop Modules for 2021
- The workshop series follows a progression of concepts and skills. Each module can be also joined individually. Brave beginners are welcome to join at the start of any module. Experienced figurative artists have much to gain from this methodical and detailed approach.
- Each workshop lasts 5 weeks.
- Thursdays 6-8pm CET
(Starts 6pm in Berlin, 12pm in New York, 9am in San Francisco, 5pm in London)
Continuing Student Reward
Join the workshop series Figure Drawing and Painting at the start of any module. When you continue on with the next consecutive module, join at a reduced price. Receive a 10% discount if you are a continuing student, within one series. We want to encourage deep exploration within our series themes and we want you to have the experience of watching your skills accumulate and layer in meaningful ways.
Facial Features
Hands and Feet
Drawing Techniques
Artist-Instructor G Caruso
G Caruso has studied anatomy and explored the human figure through their art for the past 20 years.
G Caruso’s personal art and teaching are deeply intertwined through the concepts of:
- constant practice
- study of classics
- a disciplined approach to creative projects
- always with the goal of discovering new things to then bring to the students.
G Caruso is a traditional Italian artist focused on studying and transmitting the knowledge and methods of old classical masters. After years of intense foundation work in the studio of Antonio Marroni, Italian artist preserving the tradition of the “Bottega d’Arte” with all its techniques, G graduated at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera di Milano, with a curriculum focused on figure, pedagogy and symbolism in art. G Caruso taught at the Laboratorio Artistico of Milan for ten years before moving to Berlin and starting the collaboration with Berlin Drawing Room in 2017.
Our Online Workshop Format
- Livestreaming classes take place via online video conference (using Zoom). The instructor conducts live demos with step-by-step instruction so that you can work together in real time. You also have the opportunity to ask questions and get feedback during class time.
- We keep class sizes small and the atmosphere is interactive and supportive.
- Finish exercises or practice at your own pace, at home, outside of class time.
- Receive individual feedback on your completed work and exchange comments and questions with the instructor and your fellow workshop participants in an encouraging environment.
- Find supplemental material and watch the progress of other participants by visiting the workshop Dropbox folder in between classes.
- Recordings from each week’s livestreaming session are available in case you miss a class or want to review a demo.
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"With G Caruso I discovered a passionate teacher that is able to adapt the theoretical aspects of the class to each participant's strengths and difficulties, all in a very caring environment. I learned so much from the live practice time with personalized feedback each week. The opportunity to share what you worked on during the past week also made me feel supported in my creative journey. There is a strong sense of community between everyone participating in the class, which is precious on a creative (and social, especially now) point of view! I highly recommend Berlin Drawing Room's classes!"
Sarah Rahimaly (Figure Drawing Workshop 2020)
"I had a wonderful experience at the Anatomy Drawing Online Workshop. The technical side of it was well organised and all the details before, during and after the course were excellently communicated by the tutor via email/dropbox! Overall a great experience. Would definitely recommend it to others! Liked it so much I'm taking another course there this month!"
Heidy Wein (Figure Drawing Workshop, 2020)
"G Caruso embodies all the features that a great teacher should have, including being super funny and charismatic. Everything said in the theory had an immediately visible impact in practice. G was able to always keep a very vivid pace to the class, even during individual corrections they kept all the group involved. "
Violetta Andriolo