Drawing Basics

Develop a strong foundation in drawing, enabling you to observe the world around you with a new artistic perspective and bring your creative visions to life. In this four-week course, you’ll explore light, form, perspective, and how to use different pencil marks to create realistic compositions. 

The course begins by getting you set up: learning how to differentiate between various drawing materials, set up your drawing space with the right lighting and positioning, and ensure that your space is conducive to the art-making process. 

Your first creative endeavor will be mastering the art of mark-making with your pencils and erasers. You’ll discover how to translate the interplay of light and shadow purposefully into your compositions. The course then explores perspective drawing, starting with one-point perspective and progressing to two and three-point perspectives. 

With your newfound skills, you’ll construct a still life that tells the story of who you are. Armed with a viewfinder and a sighting stick, you'll map out your composition with precision and intention. The techniques you’ve learned will guide your compositional choices, ensuring that your final drawing captures attention and engages viewers.

What you will learn:

✔ Set up a drawing space with suitable lighting, positioning, and drawing materials       
✔ Create a wide variety of marks and effects using pencils and erasers       
✔ Apply the principles of one, two, and three-point perspective drawing       
✔ Use rulers and guidelines to produce accurate and convincing perspective drawings     
✔ Create drawings that tell stories and make meaningful artistic choices