Drawing I - Observational Sketching

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This course is a great way to begin your classes with us! Developing your ability to draw in your sketchbook from life — from observation, is an absolutely critical drawing skill to begin taking seriously. This a fundamental, life-long mental muscle that you’ll want to work on consistently over a long period of time, so enroll in this class to start off using the right methods to approach your interpretations of life.

This course pairs well with Perspective I - Introduction as well as Drawing II - Imaginative Sketching.

  1. Available in our Video Course Membership

  2. Available with Course Bundles

This course is a great way to begin your classes with us! Developing your ability to draw in your sketchbook from life — from observation, is an absolutely critical drawing skill to begin taking seriously. This a fundamental, life-long mental muscle that you’ll want to work on consistently over a long period of time, so enroll in this class to start off using the right methods to approach your interpretations of life.

This course pairs well with Perspective I - Introduction as well as Drawing II - Imaginative Sketching.

  1. Available in our Video Course Membership

  2. Available with Course Bundles

 

  • • How to deeply understand the process of drawing lines that create a sense of 3d form, an absolutely critical skill for all drawing and painting.

    • The emphasis on drawing quantity and diversity of subjects over fixating on fewer drawings.

    • How to deconstruct complex forms to allow you to have a process in place for drawing anything you see.

    • How to economize your lines - making only the marks that count.

    • How to find your own stylization within your interpretations of the world in your sketches.

    • Which drawing materials are the best, or at least my favourites!

    • Different rendering techniques - mass rendering vs line rendering

    • Different ways to use hatching - cross hatching, cross-contour hatching, and more

    • How to draw hard-surface objects and buildings versus naturalistic, organic forms

    • Basic form construction to focus just on the building blocks of different forms vs fully rendering lights and shadows on forms

    • About tons of incredibly inspiring sketch artists that inspire me!

  • • How to make an engaging sketchbook collage

    • Different methods to approach your sketching subject to maximize the specific skill that you want to improve

    • How to draw hard-surface objects like buildings and vehicles, as well as softer, more rhythmic natural forms

    • Different approaches to sketching — line rendering versus mass rendering.

  • • Ideal for beginners and intermediate artists seeking to have some more tools to bring to their sketching practice for life

    • Anyone hoping to improve their sketching habit's frequency

    • Anyone who is in the process of making their animation, illustration, or concept art portfolio for College or University

  • All Animation Tutor Courses Require:

    • Zoom account for the online feedback sessions (Interactive and Group Courses)

    • Access to Google Drive to submit homework and to receive feedback files (Interactive and Group Courses)

    • Reliable internet speed, ideally offering at least 30 Mbps for both downloads and upload, ensures a smooth online experience

    • Drawing materials of your choice, but we also discuss materials in the first lecture here.

    • Access to a public spaces with people, buildings, and objects.

    • Ability to seek out artists that inspire you

    • Willingness to learn and grow as an artist!

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