BASIC DRAWING

This fundamental drawing course is designed with the beginner in mind. You may already know how to draw intuitively but don’t quite understand why you only seem to “get it right” sometimes. Learning the rudimentary skills and techniques will ensure you can draw almost anything and “get it right” all the time!

ABOUT THIS COURSE

This course focuses on basic geometric and organic forms as a means to understand form, plane, structure, as well as light and shade. Includes detailed studies of man-made objects and nature where you’ll observe textures, elements, organic shapes and patterns.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

You will learn to draw from direct observation, not from photographs. This is a fundamental but essential skill that sharpens your perception for accurate eye-hand coordination. You will learn to draw what you see, not what you imagine. You will maintain a sketchbook to record your progress

BROAD TOPICS COVERED

Various stroke gestures (long strokes, short strokes) • Line (width, weight, pressure, consistency, fluidity, etc) • Loose sketching vs tight drawing • Develop a good artist’s eye (keen observation skills and sighting) • Using simple shapes to derive complex forms • Proportion • Tonal values and texture