Learn to capture the dynamic energy of the human figure in charcoal. Draw from mannequins and live models, finding the essence of a pose, and build initial sketches into developed figure drawings with form and weight. Week 2: Warm up with gesture drawings. Then, use contour lines to develop your angular silhouette into a pose with structure and depth. Practice finding the large forms—the pelvis, ribcage, and skull—and note their directions. Observe the curvature of limbs as you continue to develop your drawing.