
Master the three major planes—shadow side, light side, and mid-tone—and the five tonalities—highlight, mid-tone, core shadow, reflected light, cast shadow—to render objects with realistic volume.
Learn to sketch a plaster cube with block-in steps: mark the positions; draw the rectangle, shift the middle edge, establish perspective, and add inner lines and shadow.
Refine a plaster cube sketch by identifying darkest shadows and building up. Establish clear near and blurred far, render grey tones with neat hatching.
Refine the cylinder with eraser and soft charcoal, balance the five main tones from highlight to shaded side and terminator, and cast shadow, using near-to-far layering.
Refine a geometric shapes drawing by enhancing light and dark contrast and the five-tone relationship among the sphere, cube, and inclined cylinder, using terminator lines, shadows, and careful blending.
Master the block-in technique to draw a pear with hb pencil on 160gsm a4 sketch paper. Focus on contour lines, overlapping relationships, and the pear's structural segments before shading.
Lay down tonal values for the pear, blend softly, refine the outline, define the terminator and cast shadow, and judge mid-tones, reflected light, and local color.
Refine the pot by strengthening light-dark contrast, detailing cast and core shadows, and using simple geometric shapes to generalize its five fundamental tones and texture.
Master tonal values for the windmill house using kneaded eraser and hard charcoal to define contours, light, and shadows across earth slope, grassland, and trees.
Refine a windmill house sketch by detailing clouds, roof tiles, windmill blades, moss, and textured walls, while boosting contrast, depth, and selective textures through expressive line work.
Learn to lay tonal values for a dalmatian dog with kneaded eraser and charcoal, building eyes, nose, mouth, ear, and fur patterns using geometric shapes and light from the left.
Refine eye anatomy and details—shape, eyelid folds, eye socket structure, lashes, and brows—through natural tonal transitions and iris textures, using charcoal, scraper, and white gel pen highlights.
Master the nose block-in from a front view by marking four reference points, sketching the wings and bridge, then refine the structural lines and cast shadow.
Lay in the nose's tonal values with kneaded eraser and soft charcoal to build three-dimensional form, balancing light, midtones, and darks while detailing the nostrils, philtrum, and cast shadow.
Draws a young man's mouth using a block-in approach, establishing a boundary rectangle and structural lines, then refines the Cupid's bow, upper and lower lip, and core shadow.
Draw the ear block-in (part 1) using a parallelogram frame, light centerlines, and construction lines, then refine the contour, core shadows, and key landmarks like the crus of the helix.
Refine the ear through precise detailing and stronger light-dark contrast, deepening shadows and highlighting structures like the antihelix, tragus, and concha with patient, micro adjustments.
Simplify hair into large and small hemispheres to build three-dimensional volume with a structural axis. Emphasize highlights to show shine, while using three-equal-parts and the five-eyes rule for placement.
Block the hair's core shadow and halftones, treating the head as a sphere to establish the five major tonal relationships. Then blend and refine the tones to shape form.
Refine bun hair by detailing strands, build volume with five tones, use medium and hard charcoal, eraser pen highlights, and capture light, shadow, and wind-driven flyaways for texture.
Learn to block in a female portrait with a two-to-three rectangle head, central axis, and eyes as reference, then refine ears, hair, and facial features under foreshortening.
Lighten the sketch with a kneaded eraser, then lay tonal values for the eyes, iris, and pupil, and establish core shadows with soft charcoal.
This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.
How would you like to be able to sketch anything you see – from simple everyday objects to expressive portraits – with confidence and ease?
Hi, I'm Kido. I've been teaching sketching for 18 years, and I'm here to let you in on a secret: Drawing is not a talent. It's a skill – and anyone can learn it with the right system.
Like many beginners, you might think: "I can barely draw a straight line, how could I ever sketch a portrait?" I understand. But after 18 years of teaching thousands of students, I've learned that the key to great sketching isn't "natural talent" – it's having a clear, step-by-step method that lets you see progress at every stage.
That's exactly what I've built in this course.
What You'll Learn – Step by Step
This isn't a collection of random tips. It's a complete, carefully planned system that takes you from absolute beginner to confident sketcher:
1. Getting Started with the Course
Learn proper pencil holding techniques, essential hatching methods, and the fundamental principles of sketching
2. Geometric Shapes – Build Your Foundation
Master spheres, cubes, cylinders, and combined forms – the building blocks of everything you'll ever draw
3. Still Life – Master Observation
Learn to capture everyday objects like fruit and kitchenware, practicing different textures and values
4: Landscape – Draw the World Around You
Step outside and learn to sketch architectural elements in a natural setting
5. Animals – Bring Creatures to Life
Practice drawing animals with different fur textures and features, from cats to dogs
6. Facial Features – The Building Blocks of Portraits
Master eyes, noses, mouths, and ears individually before combining them into complete portraits
7. Hair – Add Life and Flow
Learn to draw realistic hair using clear techniques that apply to any hair type
8. Portraits – Bring It All Together
Combine everything you've learned to sketch complete male and female portraits
Why This Course Works
Each lesson is designed around one simple idea: a clear small goal that you can actually achieve.
You'll finish each video with a completed practice piece. Lesson by lesson, you'll build your own portfolio – and witness stroke by stroke how you truly learn to draw.
The entire course is recorded in real time. Just follow along, pause when you need to, and immerse yourself in the joy of drawing. No fast-forwarding through important steps. No "then magically it looks like this" moments.
What You'll Get
Comprehensive real-time lessons, covering geometric forms, still life, animals, landscape, facial features, hair, and complete portraits
A clear, academic teaching philosophy – made simple and easy to understand
Lifetime access – including all future updates
Personal support – post your work in the Q&A section, and I personally reply to all questions
By the End of This Course
You'll have a portfolio of work showcasing your progress
You'll have the confidence and ability to draw whatever you want – from imagination or reference
More importantly, you'll gain a lifelong hobby that brings joy and fulfillment, whether you enjoy it yourself or share it with friends
No Experience? No Problem.
This course is designed for absolute beginners. If you've never held a pencil to draw before, you're in the right place. All you need is:
A desire to learn
A willingness to sketch
Some basic drawing supplies (pencils, charcoal, eraser – whatever you have)
That's it.
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You don't need talent. You don't need experience. You just need to start.
Join me in this course, pick up your pencil, and make the "draw whatever you want" version of yourself a reality.
I'll be here, guiding you every step of the way.
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