You’ve arrived at a pivotal moment in your curriculum.

This project is the culmination of everything you’ve learned in Parts 1-3, as well as the shorter pose projects you completed in Part 4. Approach it with a confident and newfound understanding of anatomy, a keen eye for form, and mark-making proficiency.

Using the large paper prepared in the Fundamentals section of this course, join Iliya in the execution of a long-pose figure drawing from life. Premium subscribers can download the hi-res reference images to follow Iliya’s every stroke and create their own drawing of Mark. On such a big canvas, getting accurate proportions is crucial. Iliya Mirochnik gives you a generous vocalization of his inner monologue, a running descriptor of his every decision. He gives you excellent tips for completing such a large piece, for working with a live model, and for preparing yourself for the challenge.