Part 1 — Drawing Fundamentals

Drawing Fundamentals — Part 1

Drawing Fundamentals Part 1 is a beginner friendly live online course designed to help students develop the essential skills needed to understand and enjoy drawing. Whether they are completely new to art or looking to strengthen their basics, the course focuses on learning how to observe, simplify and construct subjects instead of simply copying pictures.

Students will explore the fundamental building blocks of drawing through demonstrations, guided exercises and hands on practice. The emphasis is on developing observation, understanding forms and becoming comfortable with the drawing process.

Topics covered

• Observation and Seeing Like an Artist
• Lines and Line Quality
• Basic Shapes
• Understanding Form
• Proportion and Scale
• Space and Overlap
• Introduction to Perspective
• Light and Value
• Basic Shading Techniques

Students will receive printable worksheets and practice material to use during and after the live Zoom sessions, helping them reinforce each concept through regular practice.

By the end of Part 1, students will have a clear understanding of the fundamentals of drawing and will be able to approach simple subjects with greater observation, structure and confidence. These skills will create a strong foundation for exploring more advanced drawing techniques, subjects and mediums in Part 2.