The Art & Science of Drawing / FORM & SPACE

Unlock the secrets to creating drawings with incredible depth and realism with this installment of The Art & Science of Drawing series. This course covers the third and fourth parts of an 8-part program designed to transform your artwork.

Learn to render 3D objects and create the illusion of deep space in your drawings. We begin with mastering the fundamental building blocks: the sphere, cylinder, and cube. Understand how these basic shapes are used to construct any form, from simple objects to complex scenes.

This course includes an introduction to linear perspective, a crucial technique for achieving realistic depth. Say goodbye to flat, lifeless drawings!

The Art & Science of Drawing offers a simple, day-by-day approach to learning. Each day features a concise video lesson introducing an essential drawing skill, followed by guided practice exercises. Discover powerful insights into the drawing process and access some of the clearest, most accessible drawing instruction available – techniques often found only in private art academies.

Who is this course for?

• Painters: Add compelling depth and dimension to your paintings.
• Figure Drawing Enthusiasts: Build a strong foundation for more advanced figure drawing techniques.
• All Skill Levels: Whether you're a beginner or have some existing drawing experience, this course offers valuable lessons.

The Art & Science of Drawing Series:

For optimal learning, we recommend following the series in order:

• [Basic Skills](link to basic skills course)
• [Dynamic Mark Making](link to dynamic mark making course)
• [Form & Space](link to form & space course)
• [Measuring & Proportion](link to measuring & proportion course)
• [Contours](link to contours course)
• [Shading Fundamentals](link to shading fundamentals course)
• [Shading: Beyond the Basics](link to shading beyond basics course)
• This Course (Parts 3 & 4)

Experienced artists are welcome to mix and match courses to focus on their specific needs. Mastering the ability to think and draw in terms of volume is the key to elevating your art from good to great.