Improve Your Drawing Skills: Weekly Practice for Young Artists
In this weekly ongoing class, we will spend 40 minutes on working on our technical skills for sketching and shading using a graphite pencil.
Mariya Kovalyov
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5.0
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What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Learners might need to finish their drawing after the class.Assessment
I will provide positive feedback.Class Experience
In this ongoing technical drawing class we will spend 40 minutes every week working on our technical skills for sketching and shading using a graphite pencil. The focus in this class is on the technical aspect of drawing, and it is for anyone looking to improve their sketching and shading skills. We will explore art foundation skills: sketching, shading, texture, tone/value, composition and more. Each week, we will be completing an exercise that will allow the learners to gain confidence in their art making skills outside of this class. Using prompts, reference photos, and with students following along with the instructor, we will explore various drawing techniques. The students will be able to get the instructor's and their classmates feedback. The learners may need to finish their drawing independently from time to time. During class, I will be making a drawing along with the students, and they will follow along with me, with pauses every so often to check in with each other and see how we are progressing. Please note - this class is best suited for students that are looking to improve their drawing skills through a more technical approach. I do offer creative drawing classes outside of this class that are a lot more open ended! As we progress in the class, I take requests from the learners if there is a specific skill they would like to address. Weekly breakdown: Theme 1 - Shading a circle into a sphere. Theme 2 - A line drawing of a plant: learn how to use line to create emphasis. Theme 3 - Drawing a tea cup from several different points of view. Theme 4 - Sketching and shading a vase. Theme 5 - Drawing and shading an apple Theme 6 - Lemons and lemon slices Theme 7 - Drawing and shading a still life with grapes Theme 8 - Drawing a tree Theme 9 - Value study of an atmospheric landscape Theme 10 - Drawing eyes Theme 11 - Drawing noses and lips Theme 12 - Drawing and shading a simple face Theme 13 - Drawing and shading a beta fish, with scales Theme 14 - Drawing and shading a feather Theme 15 - Drawing and shading a dragon or lizard eye. Theme 16: A horse Theme 17: Fluffy Dog - Husky Theme 18: Duck with ducklings in the water Theme 19: A moon landscape Theme 20: Penguin Theme 21: Cat Theme 22: Sunset Landscape with sailboat Theme 23: Blue Jay Theme 24: Whale/shark Theme 25: Frog Theme 26: Castle Theme 27: Octopus Theme 28: Bread basket and fruit Theme 29: Flowers Theme 30: A Scorpion Theme 31: A person with a braid/side view. Theme 32: A great tree Theme 33: A lizard Theme 34: Leaves close up. Theme 35: House in the mountain Theme 36: Panda Theme 37: Crocodile Theme 38: Dandelion with seeds flying off. Theme 39: Thunderstorm over a village Theme 40: Unicorn Theme 41: Snowy Owl Theme 42: Sunset on the beach Theme 43: Black Panther Theme 44: Koala Theme 45: Jungle Week of 08/05/24: Theme 46: Killer whale Week of 08/12/24: Theme 47: A lion Week of 08/19/24: Theme 48: A teapot Week of 08/26/24: Theme 49: Great Horned Owl Week of 09/02/24: Theme 50: A Rooster Week of 09/09/24: Theme 51: A hamster Week of 09/16/24: Theme 52: Fox Week of 09/22/24: Theme 53: Dragon Week of 09/30/24: Theme 54: Lynx Week of 10/07/24: Theme 55: A realistic hand (Win) Week of 10/14/24: Theme 56: Pumpkin (great way to learn shading techniques) Week of 10/21/24: Theme 57: Barn Owl Week of 10/28/24: Theme 58: Black Cat Week of 11/04/24: Theme 59: Phoenix Week of 11/11/24: Theme 60: Baby seal Theme 61: A cozy chair and lamp in a room Theme 16 - Drawing a bird - quail Theme 17 - Drawing and shading a mushroom Theme 18 - Drawing flowers Theme 19 - Tips and tricks for drawing clear glass Theme 20 - Introduction to single point perspective drawing cubes. Theme 21 - Two point perspective drawing a house. Theme 22 - Sketching a detailed leaf Theme 23 - Sketching and shading a beetle Theme 24 - Sketching and shading a butterfly Theme 25 - Sketching and shading a head of garlic Theme 26 - Creating depth using tone (I will use daisies as the subject for this exercise) Theme 27 - Drawing reflections on a mylar balloon. Theme 28 - Drawing and shading a vase with wild flowers Theme 29 - Drawing and shading an owl
Learning Goals
Students will improve their drawing, sketching, and shading skills.
Other Details
Supply List
These are the supplies we will need: * Sketching Pencil (Either just a regular number 2 pencil, or a set of sketch pencils) * Paper/Sketchpad (Preferably 8 by 10 inches) * Eraser * Sharpener Note: some students like to use other drawing materials: crayons, markers, pastels. It is totally fine if the student prefers to draw using a different material.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi, my name is Mariya, and to put it simply, I love art. I love to make art, and to share my passion with others. I love sharing my skills with my students. My favorite part is seeing them embrace and enjoy the process of art making, making connections between the art and their daily lives.
I have been teaching art classes privately in NJ. I have taught homeschooling art classes, adult art classes, as well as private instruction.
I grew up in an art school. Quite literally! My family's flat was in the same building that housed the city art school. Unavoidably, the love for art seeped in. I have been drawing, painting, photographing, and creating, for as long as I can remember. For me, creativity is a source of peace, relaxation, and a form of meditation.
After graduating from Rutgers University, I have been teaching multimedia art. Up to this day I have not met a medium that I did not like. I always enjoy exploring a variety of mediums and concepts with my students, all whilst sharing my love for the process of art making. I currently teach art to the homeschool community, teens, and to seniors.
I have worked as a freelance illustrator and illustrated children’s books. I have also participated in public art exhibits and local shows. I continually pursue photography, drawing, and painting, always striving to be better than I was yesterday. I also volunteer on the board of a local non profit art association, Westfield Art Association, where our goal is to bring art education and opportunities in art to the community.
I am also a mom, and homeschooled my kids.
Currently, I reside in the state of NJ, with 3 dogs, 2 cats, a few children, husband and grandparents. Life should be fun and happy.
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Live Group Class
$9
weekly1x per week
40 min
Completed by 46 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-14 learners per class
