Traveler's Urban Sketchbook: Beginners Guide to Sketching

Unlock Your Inner Artist: A Beginner's Guide to Sketching

Ready to start sketching? This four-part series is the perfect place to begin! Part One: Beginner's Guide to Sketching lays the essential groundwork for anyone wanting to learn how to draw.

You'll master the two fundamental skills every good sketcher needs:

• Contour Line Drawing: Learn to capture the outlines and forms of objects with confident, flowing lines.
• Proportional Drawing: Understand how to accurately represent the size and relationships of different parts of your subject.

Join experienced instructor Marilee as she guides you through practical exercises. You'll learn by drawing four diverse objects – both indoors and outdoors – gradually increasing in complexity. Each exercise will reinforce both contour and proportional drawing techniques. Complete class assignments to practice drawing objects found in your own home or backyard and discover how easy it is to create compelling sketches. We'll also touch on basic shading techniques to add depth and dimension to your drawings.

Beyond the techniques, Marilee shares her favorite sketchbooks, pens, and tools – the essentials she carries on her travels.

Marilee is a seasoned educator with over 20 years of experience teaching drawing, painting, and sketching at the college level in Southern California. She’s passionate about fostering creativity and believes her students are her greatest works of art.

Sign up today and embark on a rewarding journey to becoming the sketcher you've always dreamed of being!