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How to Draw with Photorealism - Basics & Practice
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How to Draw with Photorealism - Basics & Practice

Easy Drawing & Shading Techniques for the Beginning Artist
Created byJasmina Susak
Last updated 11/2020
English
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What you'll learn

  • Easy drawing and shading techniques
  • How to make the drawings look like photographs
  • To create lifelike textures
  • To draw from complete scratch

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Course content

2 sections • 14 lectures • 5h 42m total length

  • Introduction and Tools0:36

    Hi everyone! Thank you so much for joining me.

    In this section, I will explain the basics of the two most important shading techniques for drawing a realistic style of drawing: the Circulism method and the smooth gradient. I'll demonstrate to you my unique approach to creating a gradient transition, using three different methods that you haven't seen anywhere else before. I will also show you how to practice the Circulism method for creating a smooth tone, which is a great technique for skin textures.


    Please download the how-to-draw eBook, and other additional, helpful files.

  • What is a Smooth Gradient?1:03

    Explore how to create a smooth gradient by ensuring two tones flow into each other flawlessly, avoiding visible edges and imperfect transitions.

  • Creating the Gradient Transition - the First Method (Cylinder)21:47
  • Creating the Gradient Transition - the Second Method (Flower)18:29

    Master the gradient transition on a flower using the second method, applying top strokes and lifting the lead with an HP pencil to fade midtones, blending highlights with a q-tip.

  • Creating the Gradient Transition - the Third Method (Sphere)6:27

    Master shading a sphere using the gradient transition, the third method, with graphite powder, a highlighted dot, and a top-left light source to create realistic shading and shadow.

  • The Circulism Method7:09

    Master the circulism method by layering tiny overlapping circles with a blunt pencil tip and even pressure, then blend with tissue in circular motions to smooth the texture.

Requirements

  • High quality paper
  • Graphite Pencils
  • Blending stump, Q-tips
  • A divider tool (optional)
  • Patience and perseverance

Description

In this course, you will learn to draw realistic cherries, a cat's eye marble, water droplets, a rose, a coconut, and a cat from complete scratch. I will walk you through the process that I use to draw lifelike drawings with graphite pencils. I will show you my drawing and shading techniques, and share a lot of tips and tricks with you. You will learn how to sketch, how to shade, how to blend pencils and how to create photorealistic textures.

By following my instructions, you will be able to practice and to learn how to draw objects and more. You can also download printable pencil sketches (same that I use in these videos), so you can draw on. This way, you will be able to compare your results to mine. I have also attached some coloring pages that I've created and the Graphite Tone Value Viewer that you can use when drawing from reference photos.

I am convinced that everyone is able to draw. Only patience, right guidance, and inspiration are needed.

So, join me, get inspired, and start learning!

Jasmina

Who this course is for:

  • This course is suitable for anyone who wants to learn to draw

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