Basic Skills / Getting Started with Drawing

Unlock Your Artistic Potential: Learn to Draw with Our Comprehensive Course

Drawing isn't a gift – it's a skill you can master! Whether you aspire to be a painter, graphic designer, illustrator, or simply want to explore your creativity, The Art & Science of Drawing series provides the foundational knowledge and practical skills to excel.

BASIC SKILLS: Your Journey Begins Here

This first course is designed for complete beginners and teaches you the fundamentals of drawing, one day at a time. Each day features a concise video lesson covering an essential drawing skill, followed by a project to reinforce your learning. This step-by-step approach builds your drawing abilities quickly and efficiently.

In this beginning drawing course, you'll discover:

• Mastering the Pencil: Learn how to hold and use a pencil like a professional artist.
• Drawing Any Shape: Develop the ability to accurately render any form.
• Subject Analysis: Learn to simplify complex subjects into basic shapes for easier drawing.

BASIC SKILLS is packed with powerful insights into the drawing process, offering clear and accessible instruction often not found in traditional art settings. You'll gain access to techniques rarely taught outside of private art academies.

The Art & Science of Drawing Learning Path: From Beginner to Advanced

This series takes you from the absolute basics to advanced drawing techniques, including:

• BASIC SKILLS: (This Course) – Foundations of drawing.
• Getting Started with Drawing: Further exploration of fundamental concepts.
• DYNAMIC MARK MAKING: Develop expressive and creative lines.
• FORM & SPACE: Master 3D drawing and perspective.
• MEASURING & PROPORTION: Achieve accuracy and precision in your drawings.
• CONTOURS: Draw compelling outlines and understand foreshortening.
• SHADING FUNDAMENTALS: Create dramatic light and shadow.
• SHADING BEYOND THE BASICS: Shade any subject with confidence.

Resources to Support Your Learning

Complement your course with these valuable resources:

• "The Art & Science of Drawing: Learn to Observe, Analyze and Draw Any Subject": Brent's comprehensive drawing book, available in paperback and Kindle. Find answers to frequently asked student questions within.
• The Drawing Laboratory: A new series expanding on the original Art & Science of Drawing courses with new skills, projects, and demonstrations. The first two courses are available on Skillshare: [How to Draw: A Beginner's Guide](link to Skillshare) and [Drawing in 3 Dimensions](link to Skillshare).
• Brent's YouTube Channel: Discover additional drawing fundamentals tutorials.

Start your drawing journey today and unlock your creative potential!