What you'll learn
- You'll be able to create fun, unique, and expressive sketches of people using live models and spending only 20 min or less on each piece.
Requirements
- You can start with just a pencil and a sheet of paper. Other materials you might want to try are watercolors, gouache, color pencils, inks, markers
Description
If you always wanted to draw people but didn’t know where to start, this class is for you. I will explain how to create fun, unique, and expressive sketches of people using live models. No prior knowledge of human anatomy, measuring or shading techniques is required. This class is will be interesting for beginners and for experienced artists who want to loosen up or try some new ideas. Draw your friends and family, or go out and sketch – this fast sketching technique does not require sitting still for hours, so anybody can be your model. We will be mixing various sketching materials – watercolor, gouache, color pencils, inks - to create a sketch in your unique style. We will also talk about how to get proportions right without lengthy measuring and revising your drawing. But most of all, this class will be about building your confidence, having fun and expressing yourself as an artist.
Who this course is for:
- This class is will be interesting for beginners, who always wanted to draw people, but maybe felt a little intimidated, as well as for more experienced artists who want to loosen up or try some new ideas.
Course content
- Preview01:28
- Preview02:33
- Preview04:07
- Preview01:33
- Preview03:32
- 04:41Method of Sight Measuring
- 05:45Expanded Outline
- 10:43Separating Light and Shadow
- 05:54Importance of Hard and Soft Edges
- 13:51Sketching with Color
- 01:36Sketching Exercises
- 01:27Class Project
- 01:40Bonus: Getting a head start on your sketch
Instructor
![Ksenia Annis](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 64 64"%3E%3C/svg%3E){kind=avatar}
- 4.7 Instructor Rating
- 74 Reviews
- 337 Students
- 7 Courses
While in college in Soviet Russia, I was told that I have no talent for drawing or painting. I pursued an architectural degree and for about 20 years worked as an architect for various firms in Russia and the US. In 2009, my dream of being a professional artist overwhelmed the practicality of a stable office job. Fortunately, Russian architectural training mandates serious study in classical drawing and painting, laying important groundwork for the pursuit of my passion. I dedicated my time to systematic studies at classes, workshops, live model sessions, and regular studio work. In 2014, I founded my company, Tummy Rubb Studio, and my art became a full time business. I created paintings, illustrations and public art projects. My focus now is on helping other artists to improve their artistic abilities, to give them tools to achieve their art goals, to find inspiration and courage to create. My art classes are for people who are serious about improving their skills but not interested in a rigid academic setting. I teach through simple but effective demos and exercises and work mostly with water media: watercolor, gouache and acrylic. Through my teaching experience, I am privileged to connect with thousands of artists worldwide, who in their turn help me to continue learning and growing as an artist.