What's included
12 live meetings
10 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Homework is offered by request only.Letter Grade
Grading by request onlyClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Master Drawing by learning the Basics! I will teach the basics of drawing realism. I will explain how to create the dimension of a shape using contour lines, shading and highlights. I will explain how to create a dimensional drawing using old master techniques. I will develop exercises for learners to practice drawing, giving them skills to draw realism. I will be sharing my "Live" step-by-step drawing demonstration using my video camera through Zoom on the Outschool platform. I will provide all objects or subjects to be drawn through photographs. You will not need to bring anything except a pencil, paper, an eraser and your love of learning.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to see, and how to draw what they see using Old Master Techniques!
Students will learn how to develop their drawings into finished artwork.
Syllabus
12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
We will learn the "Basics" by Drawing an Apple
We will learn the basics of drawing by drawing an Apple. We will focus on contour lines, shading and highlights.
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
We will learn the "Basics" by Drawing a Pear
We will learn the basics of drawing by drawing a Pear. We will focus on contour lines, shading and highlights. We will introduce texture and how to add texture to your drawing.
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
We will learn the "Basics" by Drawing a Banana
We will learn the basics of drawing by drawing a Banana. We will focus on contour lines, shading, highlights and texture.
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
We will learn the "Basics" by Drawing a Kiwi
We will learn the basics of drawing by drawing a Kiwi. We will focus on contour lines, shading, highlights and texture.
50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents will not need to register for anything additional.
I will be sharing my step-by-step drawing demonstration using my video camera through Zoom on the Outschool platform.
Pre-Requisites
Some drawing experience is welcome but not necessary.
Supply List
*An Artist sketchbook is recommended. Many students use typing paper : ) It is fine to use typing paper. *Graphite pencil. HB or 4B is good. * note, most pencils around your house are HB *Eraser - Make sure you have a good eraser. The back of the pencil will work "but" a proper erase is best!
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from The San Francisco Art Institute
My name is Lynda Diamond. I teach art to children, teens and adults. My painting and drawing classes focus on the basics, line, colour and content, drawing objects such as flowers or fruit to abstract geometric shapes. My Art History classes explore ways art has evolved and influenced our lives. My Digital Arts classes focus on learning basic Digital tools while creating exuberant Digital drawings and paintings.
I hold a BFA in painting from The San Francisco Art Institute. I attended The San Francisco Art Institute as a scholarship student. I have taught children, teens and adults painting and drawing for sixteen years. As an independent teacher, I offer a variety of class options. These options are one-day classes, weekly ongoing, eight-week courses and now Flex classes too! I often teach art privately One-on-One, drawing, painting and Digital Art. My private One-on-One classes are created to fit the individual needs of each student. I taught college-level painting and Drawing classes at Nova Scotia Community College for two years. In Nova Scotia, I taught painting to adults directly from my painting studio for twelve years.
I taught online ESL and drawing to kids in China for two years.
My art classes are always light-hearted in spirit.
I believe that learning to paint and draw is great fun! My art students always want to return to more classes because my classes are so enjoyable.
I am now teaching Art History classes too! I am uniquely qualified to teach Art History as the techniques I use in my art-making come from great artists from the past.
Here's an interesting note about me. I wanted to study with a great painter who lives in Norway. One day I flew to Norway. Luckily, I watched this master painter paint and learned much from him. I will always be grateful for this experience and the skills I learned.
While living and working in New York City as an artist for sixteen years, I created a fashion design business to help with my New York City expenses. The focus of my fashion design business was Millinery (hat design). I designed and produced Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall collections. My Hat collections were sold at Museum Gift stores!
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Live Group Course
$20
weekly or $240 for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
2-8 learners per class