Learn Basic Drawing
View my video on how to draw and shade.Everything we see is illuminated in some way by light. The skill of shading to produce light and shadow also creates volume. Learn how to shade, starting with easy, step-by-step exercises that develop your shading skills. Then draw a portrait, a landscape, a still life, whatever you want, with confidence. Samantha--Pencil drawing by Lois DeWitt Here is another great site where you can learn how to draw.
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The first Basic Drawing lesson will introduce you to a wide variety of art materials and how to purchase quality drawing materials without spending a lot of money. Then, loosen up and get your creative juices flowing with a beginning exercise in doodling (yes, doodling!) You'll be surprised at what you can do and how this exercise will help you develop your basic drawing skills! I've had much success with doodling exercises with beginning students.Through six Basic Drawing lessons, explore line, tone, texture and shading with pencil and pen and ink through my skill and technique exercises. Learn how to draw what you see using the simple and easy pencil gauge method. Through a variety of subject matter, including still life, landscape and self-portrait you will begin to use your skill and technique skills. Basic drawing principles of composition, form, line quality and light and shade are also covered thoroughly. At the end of the series of classes, you will be able to draw easily and skillfully! Click here to start the Basic Drawing Lessons. |
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Student Testimonials
My eight year old son likes to draw. You sent me the drawing lessons and I am helping him with them. We are having fun and hey, guess what, I'm learning to draw too!
Helga V, Sweden
I'm 50 and going to retire soon. I always wanted to be able to draw so now is the time. I saw your website and you sent me the classes link.What you said about my work I sent you was right on!
Much improved, I'm hummin'!
Mac B, Toledo, Ohio
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I'm really impressed that I got good drawing instruction for free! Thanks so much, Brian Dudley
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Hello, I have been drawing portraits lately and feel your crosshatching method has been very helpful! My shading has improved immensely!I will work on the line drawing as soon as I have time! Rose
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Please send link to basic drawing lessons--enjoyed your blot painting! Thank you, Phyllis
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