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How To Draw BASICS for Kids and beginners!
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10,550 students

How To Draw BASICS for Kids and beginners!

This Course is Intended For Purchase By Adults
Created byEd Foychuk, Joey Foychuk
Last updated 12/2022
English
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What you'll learn

  • Basics drawing skills
  • Understanding shapes and lines
  • Basic lighting and shading
  • Simple character skeletons
  • Simple character design
  • How to have fun with drawing
  • How to write your name in various styles
  • How to take a simple stickman, and make it into something amazing
  • Still life drawing
  • How to use grids to aid in drawing

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Course content

2 sections • 18 lectures • 3h 2m total length

  • Introduction1:18

    Learn fundamental drawing techniques for kids and beginners, from supplies and practice pen strokes to basic shapes, stick figures, and articulation, building the foundation for your drawing skills.

  • For Parents2:05
  • Supplies Explained7:45

    Master essential drawing supplies—paper, pencils, brushes, markers—and explore beginner digital drawing on iPad with Apple Pencil and apps like Procreate, Sketchbook Pro, and Clips Studio Paint.

  • Drawing Circles7:37

    Learn to draw circles with light strokes and practice overlapping to refine accuracy. Explore how circles and ovals form, and how the hand, wrist, and elbow guide your lines.

  • Drawing Circumference11:42

    Learn to turn 2-D circles into 3-D spheres by drawing and bending a circumference line, practicing center points and shading cues to convey depth.

  • Drawing Shapes10:48
  • Shapes part 212:06

    Learn to turn basic shapes into three-dimensional forms by using vertical, horizontal, and diagonal lines, creating cubes and books, and practicing parallel diagonals.

  • Names18:04
  • Drawing Stickmen20:16
  • Breaking the Rules for Stickmen12:39

    Break the rule of eight by exploring and exaggerating proportions, starting from the base skeleton and adjusting head, torso, and limb relationships to create varied characters.

  • Line of Action18:08

    Learn to capture movement with a sweeping line of action in gesture drawing; build figures from spine to limbs, then bend poses and explore the rule of eight.

  • Shading17:45

    Explore shading techniques for drawing cubes and spheres. Analyze how light sources affect shading and apply methods like hatching, cross-hatching, and smudge shading to create 3-D form.

  • Still Life Drawing16:26

    Practice still life drawing by arranging basic shapes—box, pyramid, sphere, cube, cylinder, cone—and render them with a consistent light source, overlaps, and shading, then apply real-life observation as homework.

  • Using Grids20:07
  • Thank You1:22

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Requirements

  • Basic ability to follow instruction
  • A pencil and paper

Description

Welcome to How To Draw Basics for KIDS! If you're a young or new learner looking to learn the foundations of drawing, this course is perfect for you. Our team of instructors, a parent/child duo, have created a course specifically tailored for kids - the pace, material, and language are all geared towards young learners.

We'll start by introducing you to the necessary equipment and then move on to more advanced topics like shapes, patterns, and warm-ups. This course is approximately 3 hours long and is intended to be a foundation for all future drawing learning. It is best suited for learners aged 7-12, but anyone interested in drawing is welcome to join. Many families use this course as a fun activity to do together, and it can be a great way to spend quality time as a family.

In addition to the course materials, you'll also have access to exercise worksheets and personal contact with the course tutor. Plus, you'll get fast, friendly, and responsive support on the Udemy Q&A section of the course or through direct message.

By the end of this course, you'll see a huge growth in your drawing skills and confidence. So why wait? Sign up now and start your journey towards becoming a skilled artist. Don't forget, all courses come with a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can try it out with no risk.

Whether you're just starting out on your artistic journey or looking to brush up on your skills, this course has something for everyone. Our team of experienced instructors will be with you every step of the way, providing guidance and support as you improve your skills. We can't wait to see what you'll create!

Who this course is for:

  • Beginner Artists
  • Young learners
  • Families looking for group activities

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