Drawing Realistic Subjects In Pencil – Online Class

Beginners and those with some drawing experience will learn how to draw with step-by-step instructions. Learn professional pencil shading, blending and erasing techniques. There are twelve tutorials including still life, landscape, animals and portraiture.

Learn drawing techniques and artistic tips to improve observation skills by breaking down subjects into simpler shapes. Students will understand the core fundamentals of drawing such as values, contour, perspective, light and shadow.

At the completion of this online course, you will have a portfolio of realistically detailed pencil drawings.

Step-by-Step Tutorials

Easy to learn tutorials for all levels. No prior drawing experience is needed.

Detailed Critiques

Drawings will receive full written, detailed critiques from the instructor.

HD Videos

Learn from step-by-step high-definition video tutorials with detailed & guided instructions.

Guided Drawing Tutorials

  • Accessible anywhere from any computer, tablet or mobile device
  • Warm-ups and exercises to get you started
  • From absolute beginner to experienced artists
  • High-definition videos to demonstrate visual guidance
  • Techniques and approaches to realistic drawing
  • Detailed supply lists used in the course

Drawing Supplies:

  • Acid-free drawing paper (Strathmore Bristol Smooth or Vellum are good papers).
  • 2H, HB, 2B, 3B, 4B, 6B pencils (a pencil set is great)
  • Mechanical pencil (optional)
  • Tissue
  • Tortillons
  • White Eraser
  • Kneaded Eraser
  • Clickable Eraser (Factis BM2 or Tombow mono zero retractable erasers are good choices)
  • Drafting Brush or soft brush (optional)
  • A Stylus or hard pencil (eg. 7H or 8H or 9H) or a dried-up Pen

Syllabus

Upon successful completion of this course the student will learn:

  • Understanding shapes in drawing
  • How to Shade
  • Using various blending methods (Tissue, Tortillons, Stumps)
  • The proper way to hold a pencil
  • Choosing the best paper for drawing
  • Improving your range of tone
  • Techniques for drawing animal fur
  • Creating smooth-looking skin
  • Drawing facial features (lips, eyes, nose)
  • Learning how to draw light and form
  • Drawing what you see and not from a Grid
  • Understanding Perspective
  • Understanding various pencil techniques
  • Learning how to draw trees, grass, clouds
  • Understanding pencil grades
  • Using a kneaded eraser for highlighting

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