About Dropdead Gorgeous Drawing

Dropdead Gorgeous Drawing is an artist-led illustration platform founded by illustrator and live event artist Woody Hegedus as an online drawing resource for figurative artists seeking a more expressive, fashion-led approach to drawing the human form. From the outset, the focus has been on elegance, economy of line and atmosphere — prioritising gesture, attitude and visual impact over academic rigidity.

The drawing sessions are built around short, dynamic poses and a restrained, editorial sensibility. Rather than technical instruction alone, the emphasis is on helping artists quieten the critical voice and work intuitively, producing confident, visually engaging work.

Founded in 2020 as an online platform, Dropdead Gorgeous Drawing quickly grew an international community of artists. Its online format remains central today, supporting live sessions, replays and curated educational content.

Alongside regular drawing sessions, Dropdead Gorgeous Drawing hosts masterclasses led by Woody Hegedus and invited guest tutors, bringing together working illustrators from across fashion, publishing and commercial illustration.

As the platform has evolved, so too has its application beyond the screen. The same principles that underpin the drawing sessions — clarity, restraint, human connection and visual storytelling — now inform Dropdead Gorgeous Drawing’s live illustration work, delivered for events, hospitality and retail environments.

Today, Dropdead Gorgeous Drawing operates across education and live illustration, combining an established teaching platform with real-world application in live settings.