Drawing Skills & Exercises: Easily Improve Your Drawings 79.99 €

1) Basic Line Exercises

In this lesson I will share some basic line exercises that will help you improve your hand-eye coordination. You can think of these as calisthenics that help warm you up and get you prepared to draw.

2) Line Exercises - Develop Accuracy And Consistent Line Quality

In this lesson we will expand on the previous lesson, and exercises, by using a series of squares to master vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines. This skill will help pinpoint your strength and wea ...

3) Line Exercises - Gradations

In this lesson we will start to develop your gradation techniques. Using squares and other shapes we will use a series of lines to create value ranges.

4) Recap & Assignment

In this video I will recap everything we have covered to this point and give you an assignment to complete. It's important to get involved and follow through if you expect to improve.Recommended ...

5) Value & Tone Introduction Exercises

In this lesson we will dive deeper into shading by creating a series of value scales. It's important to note that you want to complete these exercises with all of your favorite drawing mediums so ...

6) Value & Tone Assignment

Now it's your turn to create some scales using your favorite drawing mediums.Here's the plan;create a 5 value scaledo this for each of your favorite drawing utensils as I mentioned previousl ...

7) Visual Components

In this lesson we will look at visual components which is a fancy term for 2D and 3D shapes. Every drawing is a series of decisions for how we get out idea down on the paper. In this lesson I will cov ...

8) 2D & 3D Shapes 101

In this lesson we will break down some of the basic shapes we can use to draw objects/subjects. Starting with 2D shapes and then illustration how we can add value/shading to make it a 3D shape.

9) Perspective With Basic Shapes

In this lesson you will start to dive deeper into perspective. This is a key to drawing and should be understood and practiced regularly. Even when you have a grasp for it you never stop learning how ...

10) Recap

In this lesson we will review the 2D and 3D shapes and other info shared in the two previous lessons.

11) Assignment

It's time to get to work. Check out the video fist and then complete the recommended exercises.

12) Learn To Measure

In this lesson you will learn a few tricks and tips for measuring your subjects using a pencil and an eyeball. The video explains how the get the best results.

13) Coffee Cup Demo

In this video I will use simple shapes and other drawing ideas shared in this section to draw a simple coffee cup.I've uploaded my work along with the inspiration image if you care to take a stab ...

14) Tube Of Paint

In this video I will draw a tube of paint using techniques shared in this section. Images are below and I recommend you get to work!

15) Hammer Demo

In this demo I will draw a hammer in perspective. This is a more challenging subject so expect to work a little harder to get it right.

16) Hammer Shading Demo

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17) Coffee Cup Shading Demo

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18) Paint Tube Shading Demo

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19) Materials For This Section

20) Blind Contour Basics

21) Blind Contour Assignment Reel

22) Robert's Blind Contour Assignment

23) Semi-Blind Contour Basics

24) Semi-Blind Contour Assignment Reel

25) Robert's Semi-Blind Contour Assignment

26) Negative Space Drawing 101

27) Negative Space Demos

28) Negative Space Assignment Reel

29) Robert's Negative Space Assignment

30) Opposite Hand Drawing 101

31) Opposite Hand Assignment Reel

32) Robert's Opposite Hand Assignment

33) Upside-Down Exercise 101

34) Upside-Down Assignment Reel

35) Robert's Upside-Down Assignment

36) Straight Line Exercise 101

37) Straight Line Assignment Reel

38) Robert's Straight Line Assignment

39) Recap & Final Thoughts