How to Draw

How to Draw
Class Description
Class Curriculum includes:
Part 1: Drawing: Getting Started
- Methods, materials and techniques
- Embracing imperfections in your work
- Step by step exercises that apply key drawing techniques
Part 2: Color: Adding Color to Your Work
- Generating illustrative color styles
- How to create harmonious color palettes
- Using different mediums: watercolor, pens and color pencil
Lessons
- Class Introduction
- Get Started Drawing
- Line Quality
- Shading
- Drawing Supplies
- Drawing Supplies Exercise: Draw Spoons
- Measurement
- Lightbox Drawing with your Mobile Device
- Learn Composition
- Refining and Shading the Layered Image
- Color Introduction
- How to Apply Color Using Watercolor
- How to Apply Color Using Gouache
- Color Materials & Setup
- Color Style #1: Pen and Watercolor sketch
- Color Style #2: Doodle style using Pen
- Color Style #3: Brushpen
- Color Style #4: Chalkboard Technique
- Color Style #5: Spot Coloring Book
- Color Style #6: Add Color with Your Background
- Color Style #7: Create Color Combinations with Metallics
- Color Style #8: One Color Value Study
- Using Multiple Colors for Shading & Highlights
- Develop your Style by Showing Your Work
- Ways to Display Your Art
- Turn Your Drawing into a Digital Product
- Paper Crafts with Your Drawings
Reviews
Lt. Cmnd. Data
This fun course is perfect for the beginner that wants to learn how to draw with pencil. Cleo had lots of great tips and techniques that are easy to employ and you can get started with whatever supplies you have around the house (back of the envelope and a #2 pencil..). It is great to have more fuel for my creative habit!
Sierra
I thought this course was great! Cleo broke down the fundamentals of drawing in a way that was easy to understand. I was particularly impressed by the different tracing paper techniques and using the pencil as a measuring tool. After taking this class I can now look at drawings and identify the techniques that were used to accomplish them and that's an awesome feeling :)
michella
This class is fantastic for getting you off and running for a daily practice of drawing and DIY exhibition. The range of techniques that Cleo goes over are easy to follow and enable you to create something that has potential! I am inspired to apply what I have learn in this class right away. I primarily work in the digital space, so spending time developing analog skills with an experienced instructor has been so valuable for me and my work. And as a side note, I loved focusing on everyday things (keys, scissors, etc.) and bringing out the character and beauty of those objects in our drawings.