Drawing a Costumed Acrobat with Marco Corsini (Teens Grades 7 – 12)

Drawing a Costumed Acrobat

Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Ages: This workshop is suitable for Teens in school grades 7-12

Costumed drawing is an artistic practice where models pose wearing elaborate or themed clothing, allowing artists to study the human figure along with the textures, folds, and movement of fabric. This form of drawing combines the challenge of capturing anatomy with the added complexity of costume design and storytelling.

Participants will work from observation of a costumed and acrobatic model to learn the fundamental elements of drawing the figure, fabric and textures. It is a unique opportunity for participants to get instruction from an accomplished artist, figure drawer and teacher.

Marco Corsini (B.Ed. MCA UniMelb/VCA) is a landscape and figure painter and the founder of Melbourne Art Class. He has exhibited in both Australia and Europe. Marco has been a finalist in several awards including the Rick Amor Drawing Prize. He was the Chief judge for the 2021 Camberwell Art Prize and has taught in the Victorian school system and is engaged to regularly teach in schools. Marco has run workshops and creative programs on behalf of companies such as the Coles group, Officeworks and Google worldwide.

Images: Demonstration and self portrait by Marco Corsini