Anna welcomes you to the course and walks you through what to expect, how the lessons are structured, and how to get the most from your learning journey

In this opening lesson, you'll draw a dancer mid-movement and discover how to capture the energy of a pose in just a few confident lines. Anna guides you through the proportions of the human figure, with special attention to arms and facial expression — two areas that bring a figure to life. You'll learn to see gestures before detail, and find that even complex poses become approachable when you know where to look first.

Now we slow down and explore how light shapes the figure. You'll draw a standing ballerina with a musical instrument, focusing on the interplay of light and shadow across the body. Anna shows you how to identify where shadows fall and how to suggest volume with simple tonal values. This lesson builds your confidence in creating figures that feel three-dimensional and grounded — not flat or floating.

Here's where you loosen up. In this lesson, you'll tackle a more dynamic pose and learn to convey movement with semi-abstract, expressive strokes. Anna demonstrates how to simplify complexity — capturing the essence of motion without overworking the details. You'll see how a few well-placed marks can say more than a tight, careful drawing. It's a skill that will transform not just your figure work, but your entire artistic approach.

Fabric intimidates many artists, but it follows simple, learnable logic. In this lesson, you'll first explore how clothing drapes on the body — where folds form, how fabric stretches and gathers. Then you'll move into watercolor, creating a finished painting that captures light, contrast, and the delicate texture of a dancer's dress. Anna walks you through every step: from understanding the "why" behind folds to rendering them beautifully in paint.

The culmination of your journey. In this lesson, you'll create a complex composition featuring several ballerinas in flowing tutus. Starting with a sketch, Anna shows you how to arrange multiple figures harmoniously. Then in watercolor, you'll bring it to life — managing soft washes, conveying the ethereal quality of light fabric, and building a scene with depth and movement. You'll walk away with a stunning, portfolio-worthy piece and the confidence to paint figures in any future work.

Anna summarizes the key techniques you've learned throughout the course and shares guidance on how to continue developing your figure painting skills. You'll also receive a creative task to practice on your own — your next step beyond the course.