Drawing Everyday: Using Shape & Light to Paint Everyday Subjects

Feeling intimidated by complex subjects? Do you think you "can't" draw or paint something because it seems too difficult? This course empowers you to approach challenging subjects with a fresh perspective, revealing how anything you want to draw can be simplified into basic shapes and forms. Overcome artistic fear and unlock your creative potential!

We begin with foundational technical exercises, then explore how to break down everyday subjects using tracing paper. Through examples of my own artwork and the work of other artists, we'll delve into techniques for translating those shapes into pencil sketches and vibrant paintings. By the end of this course, you'll see subjects with renewed clarity and confidence, enabling you to create beautiful artwork.

This course touches on key technical aspects like proportions, ellipses, and perspective. For a deeper dive into these topics, check out my book, Draw Your World.

Materials:

• Caran D'Ache materials: [Link to Caran D'Ache]
• Pigma Micron Pen: A great pen for detail work.
• Da Vinci Casaneo Watercolor brushes: Excellent quality, but can be an investment. Consider more affordable alternatives when starting out – many brushes work well with water-based paints.
• Travelogue Linen Watercolor Sketchbooks: [Link to Travelogue Sketchbooks]
• Tracing Paper: Any tracing paper will work perfectly for initial shape exploration.

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Explore Samantha's Books:

• Draw Your Day
• Draw Your Day Sketchbook
• Draw Your World
• Draw Your Day For Kids!

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