Online Drawing Workshop: Anatomy with Mark Anthony

Wednesdays & Thursdays (4 sessions),  

Jul 30-31, Aug 6-7, 2025 

10.00 AM - 1.00 PM (PDT)

Online Via Zoom

All sessions are recorded!

Workshop Overview (4 Sessions):

Each time Mark teaches a workshop or series of classes, students seem most fascinated with drawing demonstrations involving the insertion of anatomical features of the figure and head. There is no way around it. Understanding how this marvelous machine, made of articulating joints and contracting muscles, translates into poetic beauty is artistically inspiring. 

The human figure can be overwhelming, considering its beauty and complexity. How did these masters engineer their work to create accuracy, eloquent beauty and relative simplicity or efficiency of line? For example, Rembrandt stands out as an iconic master of direct drawing and insightful understanding with unmatched depth, as does Raphael and Rubens, Prud'hon, Tiepolo, and others. 

Beginning with Albinus and Houdon, we will unravel this amazing drawing workshop series like the 15th and 16th century morgue-raiders. And, in the end, you will learn the powerful effect this time honored study brings to your artwork. 

About the Instructor - Mark Anthony

For over 30 years, Mark Anthony's great passion for artistic tradition complimented with his own strong European roots has lead him into a career in representational drawing based on the poetic charm of the old-world European studio. His professional history includes owning and operating a small Alberta based portrait studio/gallery, working with private, historical and municipal heritage projects, and teaching hundreds of students of all levels in the grand tradition of observational and classical drawing. Currently, Mark teaches regular classes in fundamental studies, traditional drawing and portraiture, on the North Shore.

Student Testimonials:

• "My thanks for a practical and enjoyable workshop. Mark's teaching greatly enhanced my ability to draw. He is a very skilled artist and a competent teacher."

• "I true have no suggestions for improvement. Mark organized good examples  presented with knowledge and enthusiasm. I am left wanting to study further. I am amazed to have been given so very much in 4 lessons on a subject that is so involved. I’m thankful and feel privileged to have been able to take this course through Zoom as I live in central BC and would not have been able to otherwise. Thank You to Mark and Thank You FCA for the opportunity."

• "Keep teaching. This is the best drawing course I have ever attended. Would like more time to work with the instructor." 

• "I so enjoyed Mark’s personality and his charm. I just enjoyed the whole workshop."