In this drawing for beginners class, I'll walk you through three different approaches to measuring and proportion, taking you from drawing from reference photos, followed by drawing from single objects to finally working from a simple still life.

Being able to understand measuring and proportion is an essential skill when you are learning to draw - whether you want to draw realistically, or play with exaggerated proportions to develop your style.

As a beginner, we’re often more comfy drawing from reference photographs, and the transition to drawing from life can feel like a daunting task. This class is structured in such a way that we will bridge the gap between drawing from 2D references and drawing from life, whilst investigating how to ensure we are achieving accurate proportions in the process.

We’re going to do this by using three different approaches to using measuring and proportion techniques in 3 mini projects: You can follow along with one, two or all three projects!

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

We will begin by going over the fundamentals and theory of what proportion and measuring in drawing is, and why it is important
Next we will tackle our first project and use the grid technique to work from a reference photo to produce a drawing with accurate proportions
Then we will progress to working from a single object to draw from for our second project, using the viewfinder technique to help us draw this accurately
Finally we will move onto our third project where we will tackle a simple still life of 3 objects, using a variety of sighting techniques

These 3 projects give us the opportunity to explore proportion and measuring in a variety of ways, so that by the end of the class you’ll have an amazing toolkit of skills you can bring to any drawing project, whether you’re faced with a flat reference image, or a more complex still life.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

The materials for this class are super simple:

A Pencil
A few sheets of paper
An eraser
A ruler
A pair of scissors / scalpel and cutting mat
Some thread (or dental floss will do the trick!)
Sticky tape

This class is aimed at beginners or those with a little drawing experience, or even more experienced artists who would like a refresher on measuring and proportion techniques.

I can’t wait to see you in class!

READY TO GO DEEPER?

If you’re craving clarity, confidence, and joy in your art, you might also be interested in my signature course: Nurture.

Nurture is an 8-week journey designed to help you:

• uncover your unique creative voice

• clear the blocks that keep you stuck

• build a creative practice that feels nourishing and sustainable

You can join the waitlist > HERE <

Anita Nielsen

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