Dynamic Mark Making / Drawing with Expression & Creativity

Unlock Your Artistic Potential: Learn to Draw with Dynamic Mark Making

Discover that drawing is a skill, not a talent! The Art & Science of Drawing series empowers aspiring painters, graphic designers, illustrators, and all artists to master the fundamentals of art and design – starting with drawing.

Dynamic Mark Making, the second course in this comprehensive series, guides you to draw one day at a time, building skills progressively. Understand how your drawing style communicates your unique perspective. Learn to imbue your artwork with life through dynamic mark making, from delicate lines to bold, expressive strokes.

In this course, you will learn to:

• Master the pencil to create a wide variety of expressive lines and marks.
• Infuse your line work with emotion to deeply connect with your audience.
• Draw objects that convey tactile sensations and realism.
• Utilize atmospheric perspective to create depth and space in your drawings.

How it Works:

Each day features a concise video lesson introducing a key drawing skill, followed by practical exercises. This course provides clear, accessible drawing instruction, often rarely found outside of specialized art academies.

Dynamic Mark Making progresses from basic drawing skills to advanced techniques like perspective drawing and shading.

Series Progression (Recommended for Beginners):

1. The Art & Science of Drawing: Basic Skills / Getting Started with Drawing
2. Dynamic Mark Making / Drawing with Expression & Creativity
3. Form & Space / 3D Drawing & Perspective
4. Measuring & Proportion / Drawing with Accuracy & Precision
5. Contours / Drawing with Compelling Contours & Foreshortening
6. Shading Fundamentals / Drawing with Dramatic Light and Shadow
7. Shading Beyond the Basics / Shade Any Subject No Matter How Complex

Experienced artists can mix and match courses to fit their individual needs.

Resources:

Complement your learning with Brent’s valuable drawing books:

• "The Art & Science of Drawing: Learn to Observe, Analyze and Draw Any Subject" (available in paperback and Kindle)
• The Drawing Laboratory – a comprehensive series containing all the content from the original Art & Science of Drawing courses, plus new skills, projects, and demonstrations.
• Explore additional drawing fundamentals tutorials on Brent's YouTube Channel.
• Find answers to frequently asked questions [link to FAQ].