Level 1

1. Russian Approach Materials & Set-Up With Iliya Mirochnik

This first lesson covers materials you will need for the duration of the course
including pencils, erasers, papers, and other utensils and tools. Iliya will also
go over your home set-up trying to provide a range of possibilities wherever
possible.
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2. An Introduction to Mark-Making With Iliya Mirochnik

In this second lesson, Iliya shows you the necessary marks that you will need to
master for drawing. You will learn how to create straight and curved lines, point-
to-point lines, flat tones, hatch marks, and a combination. Special attention is
given to assignments that reinforce hand and eye as well as pressure control.
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3. How to Measure from Observation With Iliya Mirochnik

In this lesson, Iliya will break down one of the most vital skills in this method:
measuring. Using a pair of knitting needles, you will learn how to take accurate
angles from life and then apply it to your work. You will also learn how to use
proportional measurement and how to work from flat photos.
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4. How to Draw Geometric Forms With Iliya Mirochnik

In this lesson, Iliya will train you on one of the most important elements in the
Russian drawing approach: form. Using simple geometric forms, you will learn how to
correctly describe three-dimensional volume in your work. You will learn how to
draw the cube, cylinder, and cone from observation as well as how to construct
these forms from imagination. Then you will combine both approaches and construct
the forms from observation.
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5. The Russian Approach to Light & Shadow With Iliya Mirochnik

In this lesson, you will learn the essential elements of light and shadow. You will
learn the components of light theory including light, shadow, halftone, the
terminator line, cast shadow, and highlight. You will learn how to group your
values correctly and how to turn your forms with tone. You will also learn how to
describe curved and planed surfaced, and you will also practice rendering
techniques to describe structure clearly and efficiently.
2h 50m 55s Beginner Friendly Captions

6. The Geometric Still Life Project With Iliya Mirochnik

In this lesson, you will be putting together all of the skills you have learned
thus far. Your project will be to draw a still life, consisting of geometric forms
arranged in an interesting group. Your skills at construction, measuring, and
building up value in order to create the illusion of three-dimensional form will
all be put to the test. Iliya will demonstrate the project first and you will then
work on your version from home.
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7. How to Draw the Asaro Planes of the Head With Iliya Mirochnik
In the final lesson in the Fundamentals course, you will be combining all of the
concepts and training you have learned thus far. Using the stretched canvas that
you made at the beginning of this course you will draw John Asaro's planes of the
head sculpture from the photos provided. You will focus on turning form,
establishing clear planes, clearly showing your light source and developing proper
values and value relationships.
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Level 2
8. Cast of David's Left Eye With Iliya Mirochnik
As an introduction to the plaster cast series, you will start with the eye. You
will observe and learn the structure and form of the eye and further develop your
process for blocking and refining your drawings.

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9. Cast of David's Mouth With Iliya Mirochnik

You will learn how to draw and render one of the most expressive features of the
face; the Lips. You will learn techniques to better describe the forms of the mouth
on a 2-dimensional surface using clear shadows and modeling the subtle forms of the
lips with halftones.

1h 23m 45s Beginner Friendly Captions

10. Cast of David's Nose With Iliya Mirochnik

You will analyze and render the forms of the nose, starting with the simple pyramid
shape and working towards the smaller forms that define the structure of the nose.

1h 21m 57s Beginner Friendly Captions

11. Cast of David's Right Ear With Iliya Mirochnik

You will learn how to draw and render the ear, breaking down the complex forms and
understanding the process of identifying and rendering the cast shadows of the ear
and the subtle variations in halftones.

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12. Cast of The Cadaver With Iliya Mirochnik

You will be introduced to the forms and anatomy of the head as it occurs in life.
You will break down and analyze the complex forms of the features, using your
knowledge from the previous lessons.

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13. Early Renaissance Bust Plaster Cast With Iliya Mirochnik

You will learn an alternative method of blocking in the features to emphasize the
round forms of the face. You will build upon what you’ve learned from the previous
lessons and explore rendering the subtle features of the Early Renaissance Bust.

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14. Drapery: The Pipe Fold With Iliya Mirochnik

As an introduction to Drapery: The Russian Approach, You will start with the Pipe
Fold. You will take your knowledge of rendering cylinders and apply that to
rendering fabric. You will learn how to render fabrics of different materials and
local values.

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15. Drapery: The Diaper Fold With Iliya Mirochnik

You will learn how to analyze and draw the Diaper Fold taking what you know from
the previous lesson and applying it to rendering fabric that is changing direction.
You will learn how to identify the “eyes” of the fold and use that knowledge to
construct the Diaper Fold

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16. Drapery: The Half-Lock Fold With Iliya Mirochnik
Similar to the Diaper fold, you will learn how to compare what you’ve learned from
the previous lesson and apply new information to construct and render the Half-Lock
Fold.

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17. Drapery: The Zig-Zag Fold With Iliya Mirochnik

In this lesson, you will draw and analyze two different types of Zig-Zag folds; the
hanging Zig-Zag Fold and the Zig-Zag Fold placed around a form. You will learn the
similarities of the Zig-Zag Fold to the Half-Lock Fold and how to describe form
underneath fabric.

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18. Drapery: The Spiral Fold With Iliya Mirochnik

Similar to the Zig-Zag Fold placed over a form, you will continue to develop your
ability to describe the form of an object underneath fabric, paying special
attention to occlusion shadows created by the spiral fold.

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19. Drapery: Inert Cloth With Iliya Mirochnik

You will learn how to analyze, draw, and simplify inert cloth or cloth without a
distinct fold or movement. You will take your knowledge of rendering forms, cast
shadows, and occlusion shadows from previous lessons and use it to describe this
kind of fold.

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20. Project: Drawing the Draped Mannequin With Iliya Mirochnik

In this final lesson, you will take everything you’ve learned in the course and
apply it to drawing a draped figure. You will take your knowledge of drawing fabric
and use it to edit and design the draped figure for simplicity and composition.

3h 39m 10s Beginner Friendly Captions

Level 3

21. How to Draw The Skull With Iliya Mirochnik

The skull was a critical part of the learning process at the Repin academy. In this
lesson, Iliya will break down the construction and anatomical features of the
skull.
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22. How to Draw the Muscles of the Face With Iliya Mirochnik
In this lesson we will be using reference from one-of-a-kind castings of a real
human cadaver by famed art anatomist Eliot Goldfinger to do a study of the form
creating muscles of the face.
2h 53m 51s Beginner Friendly

23. How to Draw the Skeletal Neck & Shoulder Girdle With Iliya Mirochnik
In this lesson, you will learn the skeletal structure of the neck, clavicles and
scapulae, and how they articulate to create the shoulder girdle.
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24. How to Draw the Muscles of the Neck With Iliya Mirochnik
In this lesson you will do a study of the form creating muscles of the neck using
reference from one-of-a-kind castings of a real human cadaver by famed art
anatomist Eliot Goldfinger.
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25. Russian Portrait Q&A Demo With Iliya Mirochnik

In this video demonstration, Iliya Mirochnik draws a portrait in sanguine from a
live model and answers live questions from an online audience about his education,
his art, and technique.

1h 33m 3s

26. How to Draw the Portrait in the Russian Style With Iliya Mirochnik
In this lesson, we are going to bring together all of the structure and anatomy of
the head and neck we’ve been studying in order to create a fully rendered portrait
drawing from a live model.
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27. Portrait with Hands Project With Iliya Mirochnik

In this famous assignment from the Repin Academy you will be drawing a portrait
from life (or from provided reference) at a large scale over stretched paper. You
will be introducing the hands and the upper body into your work, requiring more
planning and development of the composition in this challenging project.

3h 36m 12s
Level 4

28. How to Draw the Pelvis & Ribcage With Iliya Mirochnik
In this lesson, we’re going to begin with two components of the torso: The pelvis
and ribcage.
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29. How to Draw the Muscles of the Torso With Iliya Mirochnik
Now that we've studied the skeletal pelvis and ribcage, it's time to see how they
come together with the musculature of the torso. In this lesson, we will identify
and draw the superficial and deep muscles of the front and rear torso.
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30. How to Draw the Anatomy of the Leg With Iliya Mirochnik
In this lesson, we will identify and draw the skeleton and muscles of the leg.
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31. How to Draw the Anatomy of the Arm With Iliya Mirochnik
In this lesson, we will identify and draw the skeleton and muscles of the arm.
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32. Short-Pose Figure Drawings in the Russian Style With Iliya Mirochnik
It's time to address a vital element of preparation for the final project: quick-
pose drawings. Iliya works with his model to draw 13 short poses from various
angles. First, he works with simplified construction, then contour, line, and
direct tone. Drawing shorter poses from your live model or from reference will
train your mind and hand, giving you the strongest possible understanding of your
subject.
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33. Medium Long-Pose Figure Drawing in the Russian Style With Iliya Mirochnik
The next step in preparation for the long-pose figure drawing project is to draw a
medium long-pose. Iliya considers this to be any pose that's worked on for 2-4
hours-- enough time to introduce some anatomical elements and to bring the drawing
to relative completion. This slow build toward your long pose figure project is
vital to the success of your drawing.
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34. Long-Pose Figure Drawing on Stretched Paper With Iliya Mirochnik
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.
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35. The Large Format Multi-Figure Composition With Iliya Mirochnik

You’ve arrived at a pivotal moment in your curriculum. This project is the
culmination of everything you’ve learned in the previous portions of this course.
Approach it with a confident and newfound understanding of anatomy, a keen eye for
form, and mark-making proficiency. Join Iliya in this execution of a long multi-
figure composition from life. With the addition of another figure, elements of
composition, and narrative come into play.
10h 41m 56s
01 – Materials & Set-up
01.Course Introduction
02.Materials & Studio overview
03.Supplies overview
04.Materials & Set-up
05.Stretching Paper
06.Stretching Paper Assignment
07.Sharpening Your Pencil
08.Sharpening Your Pencil Assignment

02 – An Introduction to Mark-Making
01.Straight & Curved Lines Overview
02.Straight & Curved Lines Instructor Demonstration
03.Straight & Curved Lines Assignment Instructions
04.Point-To-Point Lines Instructor Demonstration
05.Point-To-Point Lines Assignment Instroctions
06.Making Flat Tones Instructor Demonstration
07.Making Flat Tones Assignment Instructions
08.Making Hatch Marks Instructor
09.Making Hatch Marks Assignment Instructions
10.Combining Hatch Marks And Flat Tones Instructor Demonstration
11.Combinging Hatch Marks And Flat Tone Assignment Instructions

03 – Measuring from Observation

01.Measuring from Life Overview
02.Transferring Angles With The Knitting Needles Instructor Demonstration
03.Transferring Angles With The Knitting Needles Assignment Instructions
04.Measruing From Photos Instructor Demonstration
05.Measuring From Photos Assignment Instructions
06.Measuring Proportion Instructor Demonstration
07.Measuring Proportion Assignment Instructions

04 – Geometric Forms
01.The Box From Observation Overview
02.The Box From Observation Instructor Demonstration
03.The Box From Observation Assignment Instructions
04.Constructing The Box Instructor Demonstration
05.Constructng The Box Assignment Instructions
06.Constructing The Box From Observation Instructor Demonstration
07.Constructing The Box From Observation Assignment Instructions
08.How To Draw Ellipses Instructor Demonstration
09.Placing Ellipses In Perspective
10.Drawing Free-Hand Ellipses
11.Drawing Ellipses Assignment Instructions
12.Drawing The Cylinder From Observation Instructor Demonstration
13.Constructing The Cylinder From Observation Instructor Demonstration
14.Drawing The Cylinder From Life Assignment Instructions
15.Constructing The Cylinder From Imagination Instructor Demo
16.The Cone And Truncated Cone Instructor Demonstration
17.The Cone And Truncated Cone Assignment Instructions

05 – Light & Shadow

01.Introduction To Light & Shadow Overview
02.Introduction To Light & Shadow Instructor Lecture
03.Lighting A Cylinder Assignment Instructions
04.Lighting A Box Instructor Demonstration
05.Adding Half-Tones To The Box Instructor Demonstration
06.Lighting The Box Assignment Instructions
07.Prism Sequence Project Instructor Demonstration
08.Prism Sequence Project Assignment Instructions
09.Sphere And Soccerball Project
10.Sphere & Soccerball Project Assignment Instructions
11.The Terminator Line Instructor Demo
12.The Terminator Line Assignment Instructions

06 – Still Life Project

01.Geometric Still Life Project Overview
02.Geometric Still Life Project Blocking In
03.Geometric Still Life Project Applying Shadow
04.Geometric Still Life Project Half-Tones
05.Geometric Still Life Project Assignment Instructions

07 – Planes of the Head Project

01.Planes Of The Head Project Overview
02.Planes Of The Head Project Block-In Instructor Demonstration
03.Planes Of The Head Project Adding Shadow Instructor Demonstration
04.Planes Of The Head Project Half-Tones Instructor Demonstration
05.Planes Of The Head Project Instructor Demonstration Finalizing
06.Planes Of The Head Project Assignment Instructions
07.Fundamentals Course Closing Remarks

08 – The Skull
01.Introduction
02.Skull Drawing Project Overview
03.Skull Drawing Project Instructor Demonstration Part 1
04.Instructor Demonstration Part 2 Putting In Shadows
05.Instructor Demonstration Part 3 Adding Half Tones
06.Instructor Demonstration Part 4
07.Instructor Demonstration Part 5 Completion
08.Skull Drawing Project Assignment Instructions
09.Anatomical Terminology Overview
10.Anatomical Terminology Lecture
11.Anatomical Terminology Assignment Instructions
12.The Anatomy Of The Skull Overview
13.The Bones Of The Cranium Lecture
14.Facial Bones Of The Skull Lecture
15.The Cephalometric Points Lecture
16.Tumbling Skulls Project Instructor Demonstration Part 1
17.Tumbling Skulls Project Instructor Demonstration Part 2
18.Tumbling Skulls Project Assignment Instructions
09 – Deep Muscles of the Face
01.Deep Muscles of the Face Overview
02.Deep Muscles Of The Face Instructor Demonstration
03.Anatomical Forms
04.Internal Outlines And Forms
05.Establishing Outlines
06.Half Tones And Shadows Part 1
07.Half Tones And Shadows Part 2
08.Completion
09.Deep Muscles Of The Face Assignment Instructions

10 – The Skeletal Shoulder Girdle

01.The Skeletal Shoulder Girdle Overview
02.The Skeletal Shoulder Girdle Instructor Demonstration
03.The Anterior Part Of The Shoulder Girdle
04.The Posterior Part Of The Shoulder Girdle
05.Planes Of The Head Project Instructor Demonstration Finalizing
05.The Skeletal Shoulder Girdle Assignment Instructions
06.Planes Of The Head Project Assignment Instructions

11 – Muscles of the Neck

01.Muscles of the Neck
02.Muscles Of The Neck Instructor Demonstration
03.Half Tones And Shadows
04.Completion
05.Deep Muscles Of The Face Assignment Instructions

12 – Portrait Assignment
01.Portrait Assignment Overview
02.Portrait Assignment Instructor Demonstration Part 1
03.Portrait Assignment Instructor Demonstration Part 2
04.Portrait Assignment Instructor Demonstration Part 3
05.Portrait Assignment Instructor Demonstration Part 4
06.Portrait Assignment Instructor Demonstration Part 5
07.Portrait Assignment Instructor Demonstration Part 6
08.Portrait Assignment Instructions

13 – The Skeletal Pelvis & Ribcage

01.Lesson Overview
02.The Pelvis & Ribcage
03.Pelvis Demonstration Part 1
04.Pelvis Demonstration Part 3
05.Pelvis Demonstration Part 4
06.Pelvis Demonstration Part 5
07.Pelvis Demonstration Part 6
08.Posterior Pelvis Demonstration
09.Drawing The Pelvis Assignment Instructions
10.Ribcage Demonstration Part 1
11.Ribcage Demonstration Part 2
12.Ribcage Demonstration Part 3
13.Ribcage Demonstration Part 4
14.Posterior Ribcage Demonstration
15.Side Ribcage Demonstration
16.Drawing The Ribcage Assignment Instructions

14 – Muscles of the Torso

01.Lesson Overview
02.Muscles Of Front Torso Demonstration Part 1
03.Muscles Of Front Torso Demonstration Part 2
04.Muscles Of Front Torso Demonstration Part 3
05.Muscles Of Front Torso Assignment Instructions
06.Muscles Of Rear Torso Demonstration Overview
07.Muscles Of Rear Torso Demonstration Part 1
08.Muscles Of Rear Torso Demonstration Part 2
09.Muscles Of Rear Torso Demonstration Part 3
10.Muscles Of Rear Torso Demonstration Part 4
11.Muscles Of Rear Torso Demonstration Assignment Instructions

15 – Anatomy of the Leg

01. The Anatomy of the Leg Demonstration Overview
02.The Skeletal Leg Demonstration
03.Muscles Of The Leg Demonstration Part 1
04.Muscles Of The Leg Demonstration Part 2
05.Muscles Of The Leg Demonstration Part 3
06.Muscles Of The Leg Demonstration Part 4
07.Muscles Of The Leg Demonstration Part 5
08.Muscles Of The Leg Demonstration Part 6
09.Muscles Of The Leg Demonstration Part 7
10.Muscles Of The Leg Demonstration Part 8
11.Muscles Of The Leg Demonstration Part 9
12.The Anatomy Of The Leg Assignment Instructions

16 – Anatomy of the Arm

01.The Anatomy of the Arm Demonstration Oveview
02.The Skeletal Arm Demonstration
03.Muscles Of The Arm Demonstration Part 1
04.Muscles Of The Arm Demonstration Part 2
05.Muscles Of The Arm Demonstration Part 3
06.Muscles Of The Arm Demonstration Part 4
07.Muscles Of The Arm Demonstration Part 5
08.Muscles Of The Arm Demonstration Part 6
09.The Anatomy Of The Arm Assignment Instructions

17 – Short-Pose Drawings
01.Lesson Overview
02.Introduction To Quick Pose Demonstrations
03.Quick Poses With Simplified Construction
04.Quick Poses With Focus On Contour & Line
05.Quick Poses With Focus On Direct Tone
06.Quick Poses Combining Contour & Tone
07.Quick Pose Assignment

18 – Medium Long-Pose Drawings

01.Introduction to Medium Long Pose Demonstrations
02.Medium Long Pose – Seated Back Part 1
03.Medium Long Pose Part 2
04.Medium Long Pose Assignment

19 – Long-Pose Project
01.Introduction to Long Pose Figure Drawing
02.Long Pose Part 1
03.Long Pose Part 2
04.Long Pose Part 3
05.Long Pose Part 4
06.Long Pose Part 5
07.Long Pose Part 6
08.Long Pose Part 7
09.Long Pose Part 8
10.Long Pose Part 9
11.Long Pose Part 10
12.Long Pose Part 11
13.Long Pose Part 12
14.Long Pose Part 13
15.Long Pose Part 14
16.Long Pose Part 15
17.Long Pose Part 16
18.Long Pose Part 17
19.Final Assignment Instructions
20.Instructor Signoff

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