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7 Classes (14 hours 44 minutes)


  • Materials

    Drawing paper, Drawing pencil, Colored pencils, Pencil Sharpener, Eraser

  • Final Product

    Series of completed drawings

  • Level

    Beginner

Basic Skills / Getting Started with Drawing

In this class full of powerful insights into the artistic process, establish a strong foundation of drawing skills.

Dynamic Mark Making / Drawing with Expression & Creativity

Now that you've got the basics down, learn to use mark-making thoughtfully to infuse your work with your own unmistakeable flair.

Form & Space / 3D Drawing & Perspective

Next, use simple three-dimensional shapes to build complex structures, and practice the skill of perspective to give your subjects greater context.

Measuring & Proportion / Drawing with Accuracy & Precision

Explore different measuring tools and techniques to describe proportion and space without iffy guesswork.

Contours / Drawing with Compelling Contours & Foreshortening

Take your drawing skills to the next level by crafting outer, inner, and cross contours to express volume and texture.

Shading Fundamentals / Drawing with Dramatic Light and Shadow

Ready to add realism and drama to your art? In this class, gain a solid understanding of how light and shadow play on different shapes.

Shading Beyond the Basics / Shade Any Subject No Matter How Complex

Last but not least, bring together the skills you've learned to tackle shading complex objects in any context.

Congratulations! You’re All Done.

You did it! You’ve completed the full Learning Path. We can’t wait to see where these skills take you next.