1:1 Drawing: Draw Your Favorite Things

Completed by 5 learners

Ages 5-10

Live 1-on-1 Lessons

Learn to sketch by drawing what you love best

Rita Kaisen

Average rating:

4.7

Number of reviews:

(96 reviews)

Live video meetings

Meets on demand

45 min

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What's included

Meets on Demand

schedule meetings as needed

45 mins

per session

Teacher support

Class Experience

In this ongoing class we concentrate on exploring your favorite topics as foundation for learning sketching. 
Bring an idea to the first class and start learning some fundamental skills which will make drawing more fun, and easier to understand. 
 
I will show learners how to gain an understanding of shapes, simple use of perspective, use of light and shade, and various ways of using marks. There will be time for playful exploration of marks, as well as observational drawing applying learners' growing abilities. 
I will have camera aimed at my own drawing and therefore be able to show the progress, as well as illustrating my advice and responses to learners questions as we go along. 

At the end of each session we summarise and share specific topics that can be revisited at a later date.   
Please bring soft pencils and paper ideally no smaller than A4.

Other Details

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Sources

Paper or sketchbook, ideally not smaller than A4 a variety of pencils and pens. Eraser. Pencil sharpener.

Meet the teacher

Rita Kaisen

Joined January, 2021

4.7

96reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

I am a professional artist and art teacher living and working in Sheffield, UK
Born in Denmark I studied Graphic design and illustration before moving to the UK where I received a BA (Hons) Degree in Fine Art, Painting.  

With more than four years of teaching experience on Outschool I mainly concentrate on One-on-one classes. 
I specialize in mentoring neurodivergent children in classes where the emphasis is on long-term development of drawing skills, concentration, confidence, and communication in a safe and trusting environment.   

When meeting a new student, I like to find out what they are interested in and incorporate this in the learning experience, for example if the learner loves Pokemon or similar popular characters, the inspiration from these can provide an excellent variety of skills in creating shapes, textures, and other effects which can be transferred to many other drawing subjects the future. I also like to include discussion of the drawing skills and using discussion to feed the creativity of the learner (e.g. this may lead to bringing in background elements, action, or a backstory to the image).  


There is no right or wrong in art, but continued learning and practice of some basic techniques and materials will enhance your ability to make constructive choices in the process of making, and communicate with feeling and true personal style. The foundations will always set you up well for continuing your creative development and advancing your skills.  Art is not only a fun pastime, but also a great way for children to build confidence, creativity and increased concentration.  


I have extensive knowledge and experience of drawing techniques, illustration, printmaking and art materials. During lessons I will be drawing alongside the learner, using a second camera for easy explaining and demonstrating.