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Figure Drawing: Form, Gesture and Expression
Michael Sastre | May 7–8, 2026
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Develop your ability to draw the human figure with confidence and clarity in this two-day workshop focused on gesture, structure, and expressive form.
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Understand body proportions, basic anatomy, and structure
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Build the figure using simple cylindrical and block forms
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Capture movement and energy through gesture drawing
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Develop form and volume from initial sketches
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Use contour drawing to create expressive lines and foreshortening
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Identify strong photographic references for drawing
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Train your eye to draw what you see rather than what you assume
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Beginner to intermediate artists interested in figure drawing
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Painters who want to strengthen drawing skills
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Anyone looking to improve observation, proportion, and accuracy
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Students who want a structured, skill-building approach
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Step-by-step instruction and demonstrations
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Guided practice in gesture, structure, and contour drawing
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Individual feedback to help improve accuracy and confidence
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Experience working from live models, photographs, and imagination
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A stronger foundation for drawing the human figure
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Large drawing paper (18" x 24" preferred; minimum 14")
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Newsprint pad (optional but recommended)
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Drawing pencils (range from B to H)
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Kneaded eraser
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Printed photographs of figures (no phones or tablets)
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Bag lunch
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May 7–8, 2026
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9:00 am – 3:00 pm (one-hour lunch)
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Fee: $189
Michael Sastre has exhibited broadly across the United States, including 23 solo exhibitions, and his work is included in both private and public collections. He is the recipient of a State Arts Council Fellowship and a National Endowment for the Arts award. Michael lives in Ocklawaha, Florida.
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Michael’s artwork explores the duality of unexplored landscapes—often depicting paradise-like marshes and riverways alongside mysterious characters who use remote areas as refuge from public sight. Research is a major part of his process, involving found imagery, metal scraps, and observation. His work excavates the natural beauty of untamed environments while revealing the tension that can exist in inaccessible places.
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As an instructor, Michael focuses on strong drawing fundamentals and skill-building exercises that help students improve quickly. His teaching style is structured, supportive, and designed to make drawing feel approachable for every level.