Drawing Skills & Exercises: Easily Improve Your Drawings

Name: Drawing Skills & Exercises: Easily Improve Your Drawings
Rating: 4.5 (41 reviews)

Easy & Fun Exercises That Develop Fundamental Drawing Skills

Created byRobert Joyner

Last updated 11/2020

English

What you'll learn

How to draw two-dimensional shapes.
How to turn flat shapes into three-dimensional shapes.
How to create volume with geometric shapes.
Easy and fun exercises to develop hand-eye coordination.
Learn to draw with the opposite hand to strengthen hand-eye coordination.
Learn to draw upside-down to develop more sensitivity to angles and scale.
Learn to draw using blind-contour exercises.
Learn semi-blind contours.
Plenty of assignments and projects to hone skilss.

Course content

7 sections • 39 lectures • 6h 22m total length

Basic Line Exercises9:33
In this lesson I will share some basic line exercises that will help you improve your hand-eye coordination. You can think of these as calisthenics that help warm you up and get you prepared to draw.
Line Exercises - Develop Accuracy And Consistent Line Quality11:21
In this lesson we will expand on the previous lesson, and exercises, by using a series of squares to master vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines. This skill will help pinpoint your strength and weaknesses, and teach you how to be more accurate with your lines.
Line Exercises - Gradations6:50
In this lesson we will start to develop your gradation techniques. Using squares and other shapes we will use a series of lines to create value ranges.
Recap & Assignment2:30
In this video I will recap everything we have covered to this point and give you an assignment to complete. It's important to get involved and follow through if you expect to improve.

Recommended Exercises
Fill up several pages of basic skill exercises that include;
connect the dots in 8 directions
ellipse and ovals in 8 directions
shading boxes in 4 directions
shading rectangles and ovals in 8 directions

Value & Tone Introduction Exercises18:08
In this lesson we will dive deeper into shading by creating a series of value scales. It's important to note that you want to complete these exercises with all of your favorite drawing mediums so that you understand the range of each one.
Value & Tone Assignment0:54
Now it's your turn to create some scales using your favorite drawing mediums.

Here's the plan;
create a 5 value scale
do this for each of your favorite drawing utensils as I mentioned previously
create regular gradient scale
create a low and high key scale

Visual Components7:52
In this lesson we will look at visual components which is a fancy term for 2D and 3D shapes. Every drawing is a series of decisions for how we get out idea down on the paper. In this lesson I will cover some of the most popular methods for drawing shapes and subjects.
2D & 3D Shapes 1019:31
In this lesson we will break down some of the basic shapes we can use to draw objects/subjects. Starting with 2D shapes and then illustration how we can add value/shading to make it a 3D shape.
Perspective With Basic Shapes23:27
In this lesson you will start to dive deeper into perspective. This is a key to drawing and should be understood and practiced regularly. Even when you have a grasp for it you never stop learning how to make it better.
Recap5:45
In this lesson we will review the 2D and 3D shapes and other info shared in the two previous lessons.
Assignment14:16
It's time to get to work. Check out the video fist and then complete the recommended exercises.

Coffee Cup Demo13:55
In this video I will use simple shapes and other drawing ideas shared in this section to draw a simple coffee cup.
I've uploaded my work along with the inspiration image if you care to take a stab at it.
Tube Of Paint9:46
In this video I will draw a tube of paint using techniques shared in this section. Images are below and I recommend you get to work!
Hammer Demo18:49
In this demo I will draw a hammer in perspective. This is a more challenging subject so expect to work a little harder to get it right.

Materials For This Section1:06
Blind Contour Basics8:04
Blind Contour Assignment Reel13:02
Robert's Blind Contour Assignment6:31
Semi-Blind Contour Basics9:34
Semi-Blind Contour Assignment Reel13:00
Robert's Semi-Blind Contour Assignment12:22
Negative Space Drawing 1015:40
Negative Space Demos8:56
Negative Space Assignment Reel13:02
Robert's Negative Space Assignment13:01
Opposite Hand Drawing 1013:53
Opposite Hand Assignment Reel12:49
Robert's Opposite Hand Assignment13:10
Upside-Down Exercise 1015:57
Upside-Down Assignment Reel12:47
Robert's Upside-Down Assignment12:52
Straight Line Exercise 1015:06
Straight Line Assignment Reel12:44
Robert's Straight Line Assignment12:29
Recap & Final Thoughts2:09

Requirements

Pencil and paper.
Self-motivated and able to complete assignments.

Description

An easy approach for developing essential drawing techniques and skills.

An approachable beginner drawing course that will have you drawing amazing art in no time.

Learn easy exercises that will help you gain better control and accuracy, shading and much more.

If you've always wanted to...

Master essential drawing skills but do it with fun & creative exercises.
Develop the right approach for drawing all shapes, forms, perspective, shading and more.
Build a better foundation for your paintings.

Then this course is for you!

This course kicks off with easy line exercises that will build your confidence and mechanics.
Master 2D and 3D shapes with easy, step-by-step exercises.
Learn how to draw perspective with easy geometric shapes.
Three complete demonstrations with simple and complex objects.
Much more...

Testimonials

Robert makes art fun, and his teaching style can give you confidence to start drawing and painting.

P. Seaverson

I learned how to hold my pencil properly, draw from the shoulder, make the shapes above the paper, move faster, draw lighter and pay more attention to angles! I am so much better at drawing curves than I was 2 weeks ago.

Carla E.

Many thanks to Mr Joyner for an awesome class and demos.

Ruth S.

Who this course is for:

Suited for beginners and aspiring artists that want to get started drawing.

Drawing Skills & Exercises: Easily Improve Your Drawings

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Course content

Line Exercises4 lectures • 30min

Value & Tone2 lectures • 19min

Visual Components, Three Dimensional Shapes & Perspective5 lectures • 1hr 1min

Measuring Tips1 lecture • 4min

Drawing Demonstrations3 lectures • 43min

Shading Demonstrations3 lectures • 27min

More Awesome Exercises To Improve Your Skills21 lectures • 3hr 18min

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