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How to Draw Realistically... from a Photo!

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Elizabeth (BFA, MAE)
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Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(310)
In this course of 5 classes, students will learn realistic pencil drawing techniques while making a beautiful work of art. #CREATIVE

Class experience

This class is taught in English.
Students will create 2 drawings in this class-- one line drawing and one very detailed, accurate, well-shaded drawing from a photo.

Students will learn how to use a ruler to draft in proportion.
Students will practice drawing from a line drawing and from a photo by identifying positive and negative space, using a grid, and drawing object upside down.
Students will create a 4-tone value scale and learn use it to shade a drawing.
I teach classes on a variety of arts-related subjects: 
  * piano, sight-reading, song-writing; 
  * realistic drawing techniques;
  * comic book creations & anime drawing styles;
  * digital arts, Photoshop, graphic design.

Look at the bottom of my profile to find my other classes. 
    → https://outschool.com/teachers/Elizabeth-Essex ←

I hold a Bachelors in Fine Art from Virginia Tech and a Masters in Art Education from Virginia Commonwealth University and am a former public school art teacher. I love teaching drawing, painting, sculpture and Photoshop to learners of all ages. I've been teaching for 20+ years and running my own piano studio for 10+ years. There's a special place in my heart for creative works and the artists that make them, especially fantasy stories and narrative artworks, comics and graphic novels.
Homework Offered
Students may need to take extra time working on their grid drawings outside of class time, depending on how fast they work.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Drawing materials to bring to ALL classes:
Students may draw from their own drawing (Day 1) or photo (Day 2-4), but must have it ready and PRINTED at the beginning of class. 
Paper
Pencil
Eraser
Ruler
Optional: Colored pencil, Chalk pastel, Oil pastel, Charcoal for big work
Illustrations or photos may be provided to draw; students will have the option to provide their own.
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, by Betty Edwards
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Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(310)
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Hi! I've been teaching for over 20 years. I love Outschool, and I'm excited to be able to share my passion for the arts with kids across the world!

I teach classes related to my all favorite things music and art. I love comics and graphic novels,... 
Group Class

$70

for 5 classes
5x per week, 1 week
55 min

Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 9-14
3-6 learners per class

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