Pencil drawing-Techniques for beginners and beyond

I have been a professional artist for a number of years, and in that time I have learnt that some simplistic techniques are beneficial to your drawing and painting, in order that you may be more successful in the creation of your art.

Drawing is an important initial means by which we start on a journey of creating art, without first mastering the significance of drawing we cannot completely fulfill our potential as an artist.

The purpose of this course is to show you the basic drawing skills that you will need to create your own art. The course will start with fundamentals like how to hold a pencil correctly, what pencils to use, how to draw and loosen up, how to create shade.

You will be shown how to draw basic shapes to break down more complex subjects (still life depictions). You will be shown how to draw in perspective, a fundamental to drawings that look right.

The course will include  understanding the drawing of the shape of the human head using a method that you can apply to all portraits of the head.

I will cover the figure and how it should be simplified, from rectangular shapes.You will be shown how to place the figure correctly in the landscape. I will show you how to draw landscapes, an important tool to enable all drawings to have both interest and accuracy. I will also show you how to draw buildings in the landscape correctly.

I will provide downloads of all drawings and methods shown in the course as well as a download of the materials recommended, along with a download of a simple method of copying drawings to get you started on your way.

Following this course will , I believe, will enable you to begin your journey of becoming and artist in your own right. The course is for anyone from a complete beginner to someone wanting to improve their skills.