Learn to Sketch Anything! Drawing Techniques (Self-Paced)
Kristy Mankin
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This course is an introduction to several fundamental techniques for realistic drawing. Gesture sketching, negative space, texture, shading, background space, and linear perspective. With practice, they can be applied to any subject!
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner Level
Have you ever wondered how some people can just draw "anything" they want? It's not because they're born knowing how! This class covers some of the most helpful techniques that artists use to draw just about anything! In this class, we'll use reference photos of animals for most of our practice sketches, but the techniques we'll learn are applicable to just about any subject. If you would like to be able to draw realistically, this is a good place to start! Our lessons introduce: 1....
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Gesture Drawing & SimplificationHow to begin a drawing using "sketchy" lines & simplified shapes. Sketch everything the right shape, size, and placement.Week 2Lesson 2Using Negative SpaceWhat is negative space? How to use empty spaces to sketch everything the right size and in the right place.Week 3Lesson 3Adding Texture & ShadingHow to embellish our gesture sketches. Refine the outlines, add textures, and block in the shadows to make it more realistic and 3D.Week 4Lesson 4Linear PerspectiveA whole new technique! How to add depth to the background, and make buildings look 3D.
Students will learn techniques that will help them draw more accurately, from observation. These techniques include: gesture drawing, contour line drawing, negative space, blocking in shadows, and perspective. This is an INTRODUCTORY course-- true mastery of these techniques will require much practice, but this is a great place to start!
In all my years of classroom teaching, the one skill that seemed to make the most difference in whether students reached their fullest potential in art class was this: did they feel comfortable drawing their ideas? For this introductory course, I've honed in on a few essential drawing techniques that have helped my students build their skills and confidence, and catapult their creativity to the next level.
Homework Offered
Students are encouraged to complete at least three practice sketches following each lesson before class meets again.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Students may post images of their classwork and/or homework to receive comments and suggestions.Grades Offered
No prerequisites required. This course is an introduction to observational drawing techniques.
1 file available upon enrollmentStudents will need: a sketchbook (or 3 sheets of drawing paper per class--printer paper is fine), a pencil, a good eraser (test it before class!), a 12" ruler.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Hello! My name is Kristy, and I am a longtime artist and art educator. I live on the outskirts of town with my husband and pups. Before I joined Outschool, I taught full time in public school. I loved my students, and I had so much fun...
Self-Paced Class
$10
weekly or $40 for all content4 pre-recorded lessons
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 296 learners
Ages: 10-14
