Artists have always been drawn (no pun intended!) to the human figure. Drawing people allows artists to tell stories and explore human emotions. The thing is, figure drawing is notoriously difficult and requires a lot of theory and practice. Art Center Morro Bay to the rescue.
The venue is hosting Constructing the Figure with Gerimi Burleigh, a free demonstration on Saturday, Dec. 6 (3 to 5 p.m.; no reservations needed … just drop in). Burleigh is an LA-based writer, art director, and master of figure drawing.
“I work mostly in the toy industry as a product/packaging designer, but after dark, I sweat and bleed comic books,” Burleigh explained in his bio. “In 2005, I co-created the animated series Alien Racers for MGA entertainment and co-wrote a 90-minute special for Cartoon Network. In 2009, I self-published my first graphic novel, Eye of the Gods. I’m currently working on a new comic book series, Morningstar, about Lucifer’s fall from heaven, told as a Western.”
Burleigh will demonstrate the steps he takes when constructing three-dimensional figures by first starting with simple stick figures.
Art Center Morro Bay is located at 835 Main St., and is open daily from noon to 4 p.m. See artcentermorrobay.org or call (805) 772-2504 for more information. Δ
This article appears in Dec 4-14, 2025.