Here I'm going to teach you how to draw a male figure (also see how to draw a female figure). Our figure here is in a contrapposto pose – this Italian term means counterpoise, or counterbalance, and refers to a figure balancing more weight on one side, usually the straight-leg side of the body, in a standing pose. The most famous contrapposto artwork is probably Michelangelo’s David.
Below is an in-depth video tutorial, or read on for a step by step guide to how to draw a male figure. You might also like our general how to draw tutorials as well as our guides to the best pencils and best erasers.
