How To Draw - Anatomy and Figure Drawing - Ultimate Course (Udemy.com)
Figure Drawing | Anatomy Secrets | Gesture | Sketching | Comic Book Art | Comics
Created by: Ed Foychuk
Last updated July 2025
Our take
Based on the ratings of 1,722 students, a sample of their written reviews and the syllabus, as the course stood in July 2025. No course pays to be reviewed.
This is a figure drawing course taught by Ed Foychuk, a professional illustrator with a western comic book foundation. It runs about 9.9 hours across 30 lectures in four sections: getting started, the upper body, the lower body, and putting it together. Lessons move through the body one area at a time, starting from a simplified skeleton. It's aimed at artists working in pencil, digital or comics. There are no quizzes, so practice comes from the PDF companion and exercise worksheets the description lists.
Reviewers like how simply the material is explained. One says the simplified skeleton makes anatomy easier than a conventional course, and another, drawing in a traditional medium, says it still worked while Ed demonstrates digitally. Students call it fun, well structured and easy to follow, and some report visible progress, one right after the first section. The complaints are specific. Reviewers say the hands and feet feel rushed or skipped, faces and hair are missing, and one lecture was hard to follow. A three-star reviewer adds that Ed often draws over photo references, which makes it harder to build a figure from scratch.
The numbers back up the praise: 4.6 from 1,722 reviews, 1,255 of them five stars, and only 20 at one or two stars. About 18,840 students have enrolled, and the last update was July 2025. Treat it as a solid foundation in the torso, limbs and overall structure, then add a separate resource for hands, feet and faces. Beginners are the clearest fit, and one reviewer calls it a must for anyone starting anatomy.
Pros
- Simplified skeleton makes anatomy easier to follow than a conventional course, one reviewer says
- One lesson per body area, so it is easy to revisit a single section later
- Lessons are neither too long nor too short and work even if you draw in a traditional medium
- PDF companion and exercise worksheets give practice material between videos
Cons
- Hands and feet are described as rushed or largely overlooked
- Faces and hair are not covered, which one reviewer wished for
- Ed draws over photo references, so building a figure without a photo is harder to learn
Excellent course, Skeleton simplified help a lot. Way easier than a conventional anatomy course to follow. Fun, entertaining and engaging.
Fits beginners and early intermediates. No prerequisites, though basic pencil or digital drawing experience helps.
What you will learn
- How to draw accurate and dynamic figures with a strong foundation in anatomy
- The intricacies of the human body, including how each muscle connects and works together to power movement
- Topics such as the simplified skeleton, torso, breasts, back, shoulders, neck, arms, legs, butt, hands, feet, structures, adding clothes, figures in perspective
- A better understanding of how professional figure illustrations are created
- Techniques for drawing the human body in any pose, from any perspective
- How to give your figures sound anatomy
Course content
4 sections · 30 lectures · 9.9 hours of video
- 1Getting Started 3 free previews6 lectures · 2.1 hours
- 2The Upper Body11 lectures · 4 hours
- 3The Lower Body5 lectures · 1.5 hours
- 4Putting it all together8 lectures · 2.3 hours
Who it is for
The instructor says it suits
- Course is designed for artists looking to improve their figure drawing skills by mastering anatomy
- Course is designed for artists looking to improve their figure drawing skills by mastering anatomy
- Ideal for artists working in various mediums and styles, including pencil drawing, digital art, and comic book art
- If you want to learn how to draw accurate and dynamic figures with a strong foundation in anatomy, this course may be right for you.
What you need before you start
- No specific requirements or prerequisites for taking the course
- Course is suitable for artists of all levels
- Basic understanding of drawing techniques and some experience with pencils or digital art software may be helpful
- Familiarity with the human body and its anatomy may also be beneficial, but not strictly necessary as the course covers these topics in detail
How it compares
Against the other 194 rated Udemy courses in Drawing on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 51% of them
- Reviews1,722#40 of 195 by number of reviews
- Length9.9 hourslonger than 77% of them
- Last updatedJuly 2025more recently than 85% of them
Course Description
Are you looking to improve your pencil drawing, digital art, or comic book art skills by mastering anatomy and figure drawing? The How To Draw - Anatomy and Figure Drawing - Ultimate Course can help you do just that.
In this comprehensive course, you'll learn how to sketch dynamic figures with a strong foundation in anatomy. You'll discover the intricacies of the human body, including how each muscle connects and works together to power movement. The course includes 14 lessons and over 7 hours of intensive anatomy training, covering topics such as the simplified skeleton, torso, breasts, back, shoulders, neck, arms, legs, butt, hands, feet, structures, adding clothes, figures in perspective, line of action, rendering, and figure turn arounds. You'll be able to follow along with the video lessons using the included PDF companion and exercise work sheets.
As a student, you'll have personal contact with the instructor and lifetime access to course materials. You'll also gain a better understanding of how professional figure illustrations are created. Plus, you'll have the support of the instructor and the Udemy Q&A section or through direct message. This course is perfect for artists of all levels and is offered with a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can try it out with confidence.
Don't let your lack of knowledge about anatomy hold you back any longer. Sign up for the How To Draw - Anatomy and Figure Drawing - Ultimate Course now and start improving your figure drawing skills for pencil, digital art, or comic book art. Imagine being able to sketch your characters in any pose, from any perspective, with complete confidence in their anatomy. Don't wait any longer, sign up now and you won't look back!
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
1,722 Reviews
Ed Foychuk
Hi guys! I'm Ed Foychuk, and I've been a professional illustrator for decades now. Most of my adult life I was based in Asia, so a lot of the work I have from that period is of an animation style. I did however grow up on Canada, so western comic books are definitely my foundation.
I've got a background in Education and Strength Training, and always wondered how I'd combine all of my passions and worlds... and then Udemy came on the scene! I love creating courses for you, my students. I've got 20 so far, and dad jokes aside, I think my passion shines through. My specialties are in breaking down subjects, understanding structures, Anatomy, and story telling.
At 20+ courses published on this site, I've gained a lot of experience. I've learned so much from my students, and really appreciate all of the feedback and support given.
I love working as a freelance illustrator and instructor. It's opened up so many possibilities in my life, and I want to share that all with you.
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Reviews
By Hadiqa Nouman Qureshi on 2/12/2026
overall course was good but some contents were missing such as faces and hairs if these contents were included the course would be much better
By Cristiano Cantelli on 2/8/2026
The course covers the muscles of the torso and legs quite well, offering clear insights into those specific areas. However, it largely overlooks the hands and feet. A major drawback is that the instructor consistently draws directly over photo references; while this is helpful for visualization, it makes it difficult to learn how to construct a figure on your own without a photo to trace.
By Melissa Utz on 9/14/2025
This course was such a gamechanger for me, and I'm really looking forward to learning more from Ed! He strikes a great balance of being thorough in his teaching without being overwhelming. Lessons are not too long and not too short, and easy to follow along with even working in a traditional medium while he demonstrates digital. I'm grateful to have this in my library to revisit, and the improvement I've seen in my work throughout this course has been tremendous.
By Fred Dukker on 9/3/2024
Nice introduction course in anatomy and figure drawing. The focus is more on figure drawing than that you learn every muscle. I found the teacher really good and knowledgeable. He breaks down complex things into simple things combined with a lot of good and practical examples (a lot of photo's). Often body builders were used (photo's, drawings), to show the places of the muscles. Also I found the balance good between drawing along and figure things out by yourself. That stimulates your own style and not just coping along.
By Chaindog on 8/19/2024
Simple and easy to follow yet teaches you everything you could possibly need in the figure drawing department. I struggled with proportions for a long time before this course but now I’m confident that my figures look well-rounded. On top of that, once you memorize the simplified forms introduced in this video you’ll likely find that you’ll be drawing a lot faster as well. A must for budding artists.
By Tyler Huor on 3/22/2024
This course really helped me improve on the anatomy and gain a deeper understanding of our the human body is structured, how it flows and connects! I enjoyed the Bonus sections on Rendering since it can help develop a person's style with what parts can be emphasized and how it could be done. It was a tough course, and I think it's definitely a great tool for helping other aspiring artists grow!
By Scott CJ McKelvie on 11/6/2023
An excellent course that I thoroughly enjoyed. Whilst I have left most of the practice for after, there are a tonne of resources for me to sit and practice through. The information is a lot more simplified on muscles, etc and from a knowledge perspective feel a lot more confident. The wealth of resources will really benefit furthering my practice and skills. Given that the videos are there to go through as many times as feel like is also a bonus. I definitely feel more knowledgeable to practice what I've learned. I highly recommend this course as it is well worth the time and investment!
By Chuck/ aka 13goth69 Swingle on 10/9/2021
WANT TO DRAW COOL DUDES AND HOT CHICKS I DO well before you can do that you need to understand anatomy. This course is One of my favorites Every time I have had issues as a student Ed was there for me and I know he will be there for you as well. All of Ed's courses I have taken have been great and this one is no exception I would not hesitate and buy the course and set off on your goals to becoming that great comic artist you always wanted to become
By Trinity Brown on 11/21/2020
It has been very helpful when it comes to where the body lays and how It curves.
By Sarah Barnes on 11/14/2020
Hard to see colours of blue pen
By Elias Mahfoud on 11/7/2020
I hoped the hands and feet sections were more detailed. They had some simple hints but not enough to help me really understand the anatomy
By REAP3R </|\> on 10/18/2020
loved the course!! learned a lot from him and loved his way of teaching stuff.
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Overall Score : 92 / 100












