Rey’s Anatomy is an intensive 8-week course designed to help artists master the human figure from the inside out. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your anatomy skills, this structured program breaks down complex forms into clear, approachable lessons with a focus on artistic application.
Each week focuses on a key area of the body:
- Skeleton & Proportions – Build a strong foundation by understanding the body’s internal structure and ideal proportions.
- Legs and Feet – Learn to draw stable, dynamic lower limbs with accurate form and flow.
- Thighs and Gluteals – Study the muscles of the upper legs and how they influence movement and volume.
- Front Torso – Explore the ribcage, abdominal muscles, and overall front-plane structure.
- Back Torso and Shoulders – Understand the complex layering of muscles that define posture and back anatomy.
- Arms – Break down upper and lower arm anatomy for more confident gesture and structure.
- Head: Face and Neck – Focus on facial structure, features, and how the neck supports and connects the head.
- Wrap-Up – Last Lecture – Review key takeaways, solidify your understanding, and get tips on applying your anatomy knowledge to your own art practice.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a more complete understanding of anatomy and how to apply it in your figure drawings with confidence and clarity.
Rey Bustos is a renowned artistic anatomy professor based in Altadena, California, with over three decades of experience teaching figure drawing and anatomy since 1990. He has taught at leading institutions such as ArtCenter College of Design, the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, and California State University, Los Angeles, as well as for major studios like Disney and Pixar.
Rey is the author of “Rey’s Anatomy: Figurative Art Lessons from the Classroom” and is known for his engaging, in-depth approach to teaching anatomy through both traditional methods and imaginative applications. His courses have helped thousands of students—from entertainment designers to fine artists—gain a solid, practical understanding of the human form.
