Introduction to Sketching
This 6-part course will take you from a total beginner to feeling comfortable drawing the world around you.
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What is the Course about
Introduction to Sketching
A Step-by-Step, Beginner-friendly Course
In this course, you'll master different line techniques, volume and shadow, perspective and composition, and learn to work from both reference photos and live subjects.
Sketching is a byproduct of seeing correctly. This course is an introduction to looking into reality.
Pedro Loureiro
Professional Artist & Teacher
What are others saying
Pedro's classes are great. He explains things so well and makes everything seem doable....with a lot of practice ;)
I joined ETCHR because of him.
Kimberly H
Wonderful introduction to sketching by Pedro Loureiro.. wow loved it. Picked up a permanent marker and went for it. He makes it so easy from doodling to the walk of the dot absolutely loved it š„° thank you Etchr for these incredible artists
Bev B
Pedro Loureiro is fantastic and makes it look so easy!
His class was full of really great information - from strokes to more difficult sketches. I learned a lot and I just need to keep practicing!!!
Thank you, Pedro!
Patty E
About the Artist
Pedro Loureiro is an architecture illustrator from Lisbon, Portugal. As a child, he began his artistic career by copying his favourite comic book panels. Later he took drawing classes in architecture school and joined the Urban Sketchers community, consolidating his path into the professional art world.
His goal for teaching is for his students to realise how perception changes when seeing the world through sketching. Everyone can learn to draw. Pedro uses sketching as a tool of perception and understanding of surroundings, exciting characters, and stories of the everyday.
Check out his work here @pedromacloureiro
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get my money back, if I don't like the course?
We offer a 14-day no-questions-asked money-back guarantee if you buy the course individually.
Our annual subscription comes with a 7-day free trial during which time you can cancel without being charged.
What will I learn in each class?
Here is a short description for every single class:
Session 1: Getting Started: Basic Drawing Techniques & Tools
Aside from covering plenty of sketching supplies, Pedro will teach you about the different lines you can create with a simple pen and what you can use them for.
Session 2: Learn to See: Blind Sketching with Eyes Wide Open
Change the way you look at your subject by practising blind-contour drawing. At the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently sketch an object in continuous lines without looking at the paper.
Session 3: Volume, Textures, and Shadows
Visualise volume, texture and shadow through hatching, cross-hatching and curved textures. Then, translate that tridimensional information to the flat surface of the paper. At the end of this lesson, you will be able to perceive and represent a shaded surface, a projected shadow and a curved surface, and decide where the shadow ends and the light begins.
Session 4: Shapes: Perspective and Facing the Blank Page
Learn how to measure your subject, imply perspective, and better understand what to leave out. At the end of today's lesson, you will be able to sketch an actual urban sceneā¦ easily.
Session 5: Focus Your Sketch (and Your Story)
Learn the power of filtering elements, negative space and connections. At the end of this lesson, you will be able to decide the story you want to tell with your sketch and focus your time and energy to better convey that story. As a result, your sketches will be clearer, more engaging, and meaningful.
Session 6: Composition 101: Getting Fancy With Your Page
Learn 5 simple composition tricks that will boost your art and help you decide what to sketch, where to sketch, and what to include and exclude in your composition - and how to be efficient about it. At the end of this class, you will know how to make all the elements in your sketch work.
What art supplies will I need?
You can do the whole course with these:
Loose sheets of paper or a sketchpad
A simple rollerball pen
A detailed list of reference photos and other materials will become available after the purchase.
With the annual subscription, do I get access to just this course or everything?
With the annual subscription, you get access to everything on Etchr Studio for a year - over 450 hours of art instruction. NO EXCLUSIONS.
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