Introducción a los fundamentos del dibujo | Línea, tono, figura y más

Drawing is the foundation of any visual art. Before one becomes a painter, designer, etc, having basic drawing skills is a huge asset. Having a fundamental understanding of composition, lighting and tone will benefit any visual artist, including a photographer. 

I've designed simple drawing exercises to help students drop old habits like drawing something without actually looking at it first. This course invites students to see things in a new way - the way a classically trained artist would. These exercises are explored at a manageable pace in a supportive, interactive environment.

*For students repeating this course, new drawing samples/exercises will be provided.

Leave colours in the drawer - we'll be using line and tone for this class.

The classes begin with LINE, TONE and finally the last eleven classes dedicated to FIGURE. There are also single lessons dedicated to one theme such as COMPOSITION, PATTERN and how to communicate DEPTH in a drawing. Lastly we finish with three classes on basic LINEAR PERSPECTIVE.

Learn art terms like contrapposto, and chiaroscuro (and impress your family)! But more importantly, you’ll know what they are, how to demonstrate it in a drawing and discover they’re easier to actually “do” than to spell. See how using them improves your range of drawing skills.

Besides art terminology, we’ll also examine basic traditional art materials, tools and how to use them. 

Better outcomes if your student can have the list of supplies. Some materials can often be substituted if you don't have easy access to art supplies. A list of required ones and some possible substitutes are listed below. 

*If your learner wants to substitute some or all of the traditional art supplies with Procreate, I welcome that. Learner must be familiar/proficient enough with it, as I do not teach how to use Procreate.

RECENT UPDATE: I've added ten more classes that will take this class to the end of December 2024W. It begins again in January 2025. 

Week 1 LINE: Intro to Types of line: Calligraphic line 
Week 2 LINE: Mechanical and Expressive line
Week 3 LINE: Contour and Cross contour 
Week 4 LINE: Hatch and Crosshatch
Week 5 LINE: Topographical line and pointillism
Week 6 TONE: Classical lighting / sphere and cube
Week 7 TONE: Man-made objects (chess piece, cup, vase, etc)
Week 8 TONE: Organic forms (plants, fruit, flowers, vegetables, etc)
Week 9 TONE: Human head/face (a simple outline PDF created by me of a face will be provided to begin) student will add tone & shadow to it.
Week 10 Depth
Week 11 Texture
Week 12 Pattern
Week 13 Negative / Positive space
Week 14 Proportions: How to measure still life in units and angels
Week 15 FIGURE: Gesture
Week 16 FIGURE: Contrapposto
Week 17 FIGURE: Proportions of the Figure / How to measure
Week 18 FIGURE: Three main body masses
Week 19 FIGURE: Eyes, Nose and Lips
Week 20 FIGURE: Ears, Hair, Small heads drawn at different orientations / comic book style
Week 21 FIGURE: Proportions of the Face
Week 22 FIGURE: Hands and Feet
Week 23 FIGURE: Draw Someone Famous
Week 24 FIGURE: Draw Self Portrait
Week 25 FIGURE: Basic Composition: PDF supplied to print out
Week 26: LINEAR PERSPECTIVE: 1 point boxes and scene *A set square or clear plastic ruler recommended.
Week 27: LINEAR PERSPECTIVE: 2 point boxes and scene
Week 28: LINEAR PERSPECTIVE: Combining 1 and 2 point
Week 29: Depth in Linear perspective (diminishing scale)
Week 30: Draw 3D Shapes with planes: Cubes, rectangular boxes and pyramid 
Week 31:  Draw rounded 3D Shapes: Cylinders, cones and spheres.
Week 32: Draw cast shadows and reflections
Week 33: Draw a mechanical household object (ie: hairdryer) in 3D
Week 34: Draw a shoe in 3D (starting with a box)
Week 35: Find Heights in a simple room (add figure and furniture)
Week 36: Draw draped fabric and clothing
Week 37: Plants, trees and rocks
Week 38: Waves and clouds

For students repeating this course, new drawing samples will be provided. This ongoing course will repeat at the end of twenty eight weeks. 

*Please refrain from eating or drinking during class. This keeps art supplies from co-mingling with food, is less messy and is common practise for an art studio - Thank you ;)