Aesthetic

Fundamental Drawing Skills

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    1. Basic Drawing Supplies
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    Using the right art supplies makes a big impact on the quality of your drawings. Get an overview of basic drawing supplies for beginning artists in this lesson!

    Using the right art supplies makes a big impact on the quality of your drawings. Get an overview of basic drawing supplies for beginning artists in this lesson!

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    2. Daily Pencil Drawing Warm-Ups
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    One of the most critical yet overlooked elements to building artist skill is daily practice! Find out how daily drawing exercises can build creative muscle.

    One of the most critical yet overlooked elements to building artist skill is daily practice! Find out how daily drawing exercises can build creative muscle.

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    3. Thumbnailing Techniques
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    A great drawing is also a strong composition—and that takes planning. Learn how to use thumbnailing sketches to execute your creative vision.

    A great drawing is also a strong composition—and that takes planning. Learn how to use thumbnailing sketches to execute your creative vision.

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    4. Tracing & Transferring Images
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    Learn awesome techniques and tricks for transferring a subject from the reference sheet onto the drawing surface—and how to make it look great on the page!

    Learn awesome techniques and tricks for transferring a subject from the reference sheet onto the drawing surface—and how to make it look great on the page!

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    5. The Grid Method for Drawing
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    Learn how to create an original drawing or copy an existing drawing using the popular grid method, and review fundamental drawing concepts while you’re at it.

    Learn how to create an original drawing or copy an existing drawing using the popular grid method, and review fundamental drawing concepts while you’re at it.

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7 Comments
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Diane Laura S
I don't know if I can hang with real artists.I just like to draw flowers...and Georgia O'Keefe, I'm not ...
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Eluneth E
Wow. This was a really detailed lesson about drawing tools. I didn't know what acid free really meant. Thank you so much. Keep inspiring people! :)
DrawingTeachers
vidz a, Thanks for taking time to tell me that. I am glad to hear from students. I hope you find other parts of the course useful. Best Regards
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Meag E
10 mins spent describing paper differences without informing us of why/how it will be relevant. Lots of time wasted/poor pacing due to inefficient prep. Have pencils already pulled out of box!
Edward S
I thought it was really good!
DrawingTeachers
I will certain keep your comment in mind on my next lessons. - Thank you for taking the time to give constructive criticism. Regards, Michael
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Robert S
I have watched your first lesson, I like it. It's clear and usefull. Thank you.
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