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Drawing course for TOTAL BEGINNERS - From Line to STILL LIFE

Name: Drawing course for TOTAL BEGINNERS - From Line to STILL LIFE
Rating: 4.3 (360 reviews)

Master Pencil Drawing Fundamentals, Develop Your Drawing Skills, Take Your Hobby to the Next Level, Learn Easy Shading

Created byAlexandra Finta

Last updated 11/2018

English

What you'll learn

To draw continuous and straight lines
To draw proper shapes
To find geometric shapes in any complex form
To see as an Artist - be able to transform the 3D world around us into a 2D one
To understand how perspective works
To be able to measure shapes and objects properly
To be able to draw contour lines
To be able to draw what you see
To understand how our brain directs the drawing process
To learn how our drawings develop from our early childhood
To shade a simple object properly
To learn how to use a composition grid
To learn the basic rules of composition
To understand what proportion is about
to be able to draw and shade a simple still life
How to build on drawing fundamentals

Course content

9 sections • 44 lectures • 2h 18m total length

Introduction4:39
In this lecture, students will get to know the instructor, who is the course for and what topics are covered.
YOU MATTER!0:58
Students will learn how Udemy review system works.
Materials needed1:35
Students will learn what materials are needed for the course.
Materials Needed - Checklist0:48
Students will get more explanation on the materials needed.
How to get the most out of this course?3:57
Students will get tips how to get the most out of the course.

How do we see the world?4:31
After finishing this lecture, students will have greater understanding how artists see the world.
How do we see the world? Quiz
Drawing the EYE4:00
Students will understand that in order to draw well they need to KNOW what to pay attention at.
Drawing the Eye - Exercise6:35
Students will be able to draw a realistic eye.
How can learning drawing improve your life?4:09
After finishing this lecture, students will understand the benefits of learning drawing.
Conclusion0:48
This lecture is a summary of key points of the previous lectures.

Drawing lines2:33
After this lecture students will know how to fix their hands in order to draw straight, continuous lines.
Drawing lines exercise1:37
Students will practice drawing lines.
UPDATE: Pencil Practice - More Line Drawing3:30
Students will learn a little more pencil control.
Drawing shapes1:54
Students will learn how to draw lines in order to get the shape they want to draw.
The Artist window - Tracing and Contour Lines4:16
After this lecture students will have a useful tool for drawing contour lines.
More Contour Lines1:03
After this drawing exercise students will be able to draw the contour lines of an object without any help.

Introduction2:38
Introduction
Compose Your Still Life3:44
Students will learn how to compose their own still lifes.
Measuring - Defining the Standard Units3:27
Students will learn how to measure the still life using standard units.
Observing - Finding Geometric Shapes1:26
Students will look for the basic geometric shapes in the still life.
Supplies3:14
Students will learn what supplies we are going to use and how to sit during live drawing.
Measuring - Placing Your Objects8:19
Students will learn how to place their objects on the paper.
Placing the Geometric Shapes2:16
Students will learn how to place the geometric shapes.
Contouring3:10
Studenst will outline the drawing.
Refining Outlines0:56
Students will refine the outlines.
Defining the Shapes of the Shadows3:26
In this lecture we are going to define the shapes of the shadows.
Shading the Shadows4:56
In this lecture we are going to shade the shadows.
Midtones7:18
In this lecture we are going to shade the midtones.
Conclusion1:10
Conclusion

Requirements

You should have a pencil, paper, an eraser and a sharpener (+a file pocket - watch the "Materials needed" lecture)
You should have motivation to learn

Description

!!!UPDATED: The course includes a FULL NEW section about LIVE DRAWING a Still Life COMPOSED FULLY BY YOU!!!!

Students said:

"Wonderful class with lots of great visuals, tips and tricks. Alexandra is very masterful and fun to watch." Chris V.

"I absolutely loved this class and would recommend it to any beginner or anyone wishing to improve their drawing skills. The teacher explains essential concepts very clearly and gives clever tips that can really help anyone draw better." S.L.

Drawing fundamentals are elemental in this visually overloaded world. Visual communication is blossoming right now: logos, icons, videos, companies and the social media is communicating with us visually....it is your chance to GET INVOLVED! Drawing fundamentals are the base for everything....it is a SKILL everyone should have. And also, the visual industry is in demand for artists! This is the best time to get a job as an artist, but for that, you need the fundamentals and great observational skills. This course will give you that. This is the time you need to take action and take your passion, hobby more seriously and to the next level!

The Basics of Drawing - From Line to STILL LIFE is a drawing course for TOTAL BEGINNERS taught by a Professional Art Teacher!

What can an Art teacher do? A teacher understands the subject and the students, the students needs and is able to build up a complex skill from small easy steps.

This course will take you from a single line to an appropriately drawn still life. We will cover topics like: Line, Shape, Proportion, Perspective and Shading. But also dig deeper to topics like measuring objects and compositions, how to find basic geometric shapes, how to draw with the grid method and most importantly guides you through the process of drawing a fully shaded still life.

You will get and exclusive insight to the art theory of how artists see the world and how can developing your drawing skill be the most beneficial for you: its therapeutic effect (art therapy), building self-confidence, developing cognitive abilities and even starting your own business or Art journey in Illustration, character design, graphic design, digital illustration, digital painting and more.

This course is straight to the point - there are engaging short segments which comprehensively build upon each other and takes a total beginner to an appropriately drawn and shaded Still Life!

and there is more...

The course is now UPDATED WITH a full new section on how to compose your own Still Life! I will show you how to choose and place your objects, how to put down your first measurements on paper, how to place the basic geometric shapes, to draw and refine contour lines, and to shade the still life with my easy shading method!

What will you get with the course?

Lifetime access
Support from a professional Art Teacher
Exclusive membership in an online community on facebook which is very supportive and motivational!
Quizzes and resources

This all comes under one convenient easy to use platform. Plus you will get fast, friendly, responsive support on the Udemy Q&A section of the course or direct message.

I will be here for you every step of the way!
So what are you waiting for? ENROLL NOW

Drawing , drawing , drawing , drawing....is the way I'm rolling.....:D

Who this course is for:

Anyone who wants to improve his drawing skills
Anyone who wants to learn drawing fundamentals
Anyone who needs drawing fundamentals to start learning advanced art as: illustration, portraiture, character design, digital art, painting, graphic design
Anyone who wants a new hobby
Anyone who wants to benefit from Art Therapy - to create a channel to release stress and anxiety
Art Students who want to achieve greater proficiency in their drawing
Anyone who wants to belong to a supportive Art Community

Drawing course for TOTAL BEGINNERS - From Line to STILL LIFE

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Course content

Introduction5 lectures • 12min

How do we see the world?5 lectures • 20min

Let's get started!3 lectures • 6min

Line6 lectures • 15min

Shapes4 lectures • 12min

Drawing the STILL LIFE3 lectures • 11min

Shading3 lectures • 16min

Conclusion2 lectures • 2min

Compose and Draw Tour Own Still Life!13 lectures • 46min

Requirements

Description

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