Analytic Pencil Drawing course. Beginners. BASIC

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If you want to draw and not just trace, then this course is for you!

This Academic Pencil drawing course is a basic program for the absolute beginner level.

For those who feel that something is missing in their knowledge base.
For those who want their drawings to have more air, atmosphere, correct tonal shades and a strong perspective.

This 6 lessons course is the foundation for future drawing and painting work. This intense program covers themes from the material choice to the basics of light and shadow.

What this course gives you?

You will learn:

• how to hold a pencil so that your drawing stays clean and un-smudged;
• how to set up your work space;
• how to create a strong and balanced still life composition and how to set up the light for thecomposition;
• why the contrast of light and shadow is the most important aspect of your work;
• how shadows form the shapes and values of subject;
• and much more

   

   

  Materials and tools you need for the course:

  – Printer paper for photo references (optional);

  – Drawing paper, at least 15-20 sheets Format A4 (printer paper)  plus 1-2 sheets Format A3 (double printer paper). You might need more, depending on how many home work exercises you will be doing. You can use any type of paper for your class and home exercises, even printer paper would be acceptable to use. Although for the better result the drawing paper with weight 80 lb. (130g/m2) or more is recommended.  My recommendation is Strathmore 400 series Drawing paper, 80lb.

  Pencils; 2H, H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B. You can use any type of pencils. My recommendation is  Blackwing; Derwent, Staedtler Mars Lumograph;

  – Artistic tape;
  – Eraser. You can use any type of erasers. My recommendations are: black eraser, electric eraser and kneading eraser;

  – Paper towel and Kleenex;
  – Drawing board (the board which you will tape your paper to); You can use a clipboard or any smooth surface board big enough to place you paper on it;

  – Ruler;
  – Pencil sharpener or Craft knife;
  – Dust brush (optional);

  – Blending Stumps and Tortillons (optional);
  – Q-tips (optional);
  – Sanding paper sharpener (optional);