Pencil Drawing - The Guide to Graphite

Name: Pencil Drawing - The Guide to Graphite
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A complete course for mastering drawing with graphite.

Created byMatthew Fussell

Last updated 4/2019

English

What you'll learn

Students will learn various pencil drawing techniques and approaches to drawing.
Students will learn the various grades to graphite and when each pencil should be used.
Students will learn graphite application techniques including hatching and cross hatching, blending, and rendering.
Students will learn how to draw various subjects with graphite including still life, portraiture, and landscape.
Students will learn how to use graphite in non-traditional forms including water soluble graphite and powdered graphite.
Students will learn how to create different textures with graphite pencils.
Students will create pencil drawings on different surfaces and learn how to texture of the paper influences the resulting texture created in the drawing.
Students will learn how to use various forms of erasers.
Students will learn how to create the illusion of light in drawing and how light affects the illusion of form.
Students will learn how to sketch quickly and use shapes to ensure accuracy.

Course content

8 sections • 19 lectures • 3h 38m total length

Introduction and Materials6:14
An introduction to "Pencil Drawing - The Guide to Graphite" and a look at the materials that will be used throughout the course.

Graphite Grades and Sharpening8:30
A look at the different grades of graphite which are organized according to softness and several different approaches for sharpening your pencil.
Erasers10:49
A look at different erasers for removing graphite and how they affect the drawing surface, mark making, and subsequent marks made with graphite.
Mark Making and Blending12:56
A look at different grips for mark making and a variety of graphite application techniques.

Texture Study 114:49
How to create the illusion of texture in a graphite drawing and the factors that most contribute to success. The first of three subjects is explored in this module.
Texture Study 215:15
How to create the illusion of texture in a graphite drawing and the factors that most contribute to success. The second of three subjects is explored in this module.
Texture Study 3 - Part 112:30
How to create the illusion of texture in a graphite drawing and the factors that most contribute to success. A highly reflective surface that features a variety of textures is explored. The third of three subjects is explored in this module. (Part 1)
Texture Study 3 - Part 212:20
How to create the illusion of texture in a graphite drawing and the factors that most contribute to success. A highly reflective surface that features a variety of textures is explored. The third of three subjects is explored in this module. (Part 2)

Landscape Drawing Part 113:25
A look at landscape drawing with graphite. How to create the illusion of space in a drawing using six different methods. Trees, rocks, and water are all included in this demonstration. (Part 1)
Landscape Drawing Part 29:44
A look at landscape drawing with graphite. How to create the illusion of space in a drawing using six different methods. Trees, rocks, and water are all included in this demonstration. (Part 2)

Powdered Graphite13:08
Learn how to make and use powdered graphite in a drawing. Powdered graphite is used to create an underpainting and to soften the appearance of the drawing.
Water Soluble Graphite8:33
Learn how to apply and activate water soluble graphite to create quick, loose sketches and value studies.
Colored Graphite16:34
Learn how to apply and activate colored graphite to produce light and airy sketches.

Requirements

You must have a willingness to learn and develop your art.

Description

"Pencil Drawing - The Guide to Graphite" is a complete video course on pencil drawing with graphite designed for beginner and intermediate artists. The goal of this course is to provide the learner with a rich learning experience through "easy to digest" modules consisting of video demonstrations and accompanying ebooks.

The ordinary graphite pencil is usually the first art-making medium that we explore as artists. This common and simple tool is capable of producing incredible drawings and anyone can do it. All it takes to create amazing drawings is a basic understanding of the concepts of drawing, a knowledge of the tools and surfaces, and a willingness to learn and apply what you've learned to your own drawings.

Fortunately, it doesn't require talent to create life-like drawings. It requires knowledge and practice. This comprehensive drawing course provides you with the knowledge by exploring the core concepts of drawing such as light and shadow, shading, creating textures, sketching and proportion while covering a variety of forms of graphite including traditional drawing pencils, mechanical pencils, powdered graphite, water soluble graphite and even colored graphite. All while exploring the subjects of still life, portrait drawing, landscape drawing, figure drawing, and pet portraits.

Who this course is for:

Beginner and intermediate artists

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Introduction and Materials1 lecture • 6min

Pencil Drawing Fundamentals3 lectures • 32min

Pencil Drawing Concepts3 lectures • 29min

Drawing Textures4 lectures • 55min

Landscape Drawing2 lectures • 23min

Portrait Drawing2 lectures • 26min

Other Forms of Graphite3 lectures • 38min

Matting / Framing - Conclusion1 lecture • 10min

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