Drawing is a learned skill. You're not born with it. Therefore, Artists take the time to learn this foundation before painting or sculpting. By taking the ACTION of learning to draw with Tina Hotchkiss (@tinasartforms), you will master the skills needed to start your artistic journey.

From May 4th to June 29th, join this 7-part course with a Live Feedback Session over 9 weeks and learn to draw accurately from observation. The Live classes will be streamed every Thursday at 12 Noon ET.

If you prefer to do it on your own time, watch the Recorded class for the week and submit the assignments to get feedback from Tina. Click here to learn more about this program.

These skills will further get refined in subsequent classes in this series.

This class and the entire series is designed for absolute beginners

CLASSES

Session 1: Adding dimension to shapes 

Understand how cubes sit in space. Learn how to draw straight lines and add depth to your subject using one and two-point perspectives.

Session 2: Drawing Simple Objects

Take depth and dimension further by applying your knowledge to drawing simple closed and open objects, like filling cabinets and tables. At the end of this class, you will be able to use perspective, place your objects in space, and accurately draw simple straight objects, such as books.

Session 3: Drawing Curved Objects

Apply everything you learned, but this time, to curved objects in space. Learn how to carve a cylinder out of a cube while developing a sketching hand and training your eye to see as an artist. At the end of this class, you will be able to accurately draw simple rounded objects, like vases and cups, and place them in space.

Session 4: Complex Curved Objects

Learn how to connect different-size ovals for complex curves and make cones from cylinders. At the end of this class, you'll be able to accurately draw more complex curved objects, such as wine bottles and intricate vases.

Session 5: Spheres

Develop a sketching hand for circles that don't look stiff and misshapen. Create a value scale and learn how to layer graphite to create smooth transitions of values. At the end of this class, you will understand value, shade, shadow and depth.

Session 6: Complete a Still Life Drawing

Apply everything you learned in this 2-hour-long live class while drawing a still-life composition. Join Tina in a Zoom room and draw alongside her as you learn how to:

• Set up your subject and where to start drawing;

• Draw each object in proportion to the other;

• Compose your drawing;

• Apply shade, shadow, and create the illusion of 3D objects that occupy space.

At the end of this course, you will understand the foundational aspects of 1 and 2-point perspective, values, shape, shade, shadow, dimension, placement and depth, thus, acquiring the tools and knowledge to draw accurately from observation.

ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES

• HB Drawing pencils and eraser

• Hot press Sketchbook

• Divider drafting tool

• Drawing Triangle (8")

• Soft brush

• Coloured pencils