Intermediate Drawing:
Objects and Still Lifes
Learn to analyze a reference photo, approach challenging angles, and add character to the objects with textures and details.
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What is this Course about?
If we can draw the box the object fits in, we can draw the object...
Tina shows us how this works. She simplifies a still life in building blocks; by constructing a perspective underdrawing to guide her to a successful drawing. This drawing shows the correct proportion and depth. The learning doesn’t stop there! See how she adds shade/shadows and color to finish.
A Step-by-Step Approach
The course includes 5 hour-long classes.
Intermediate Level
Comfortable with perspectives and dimensions? This is for you.
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In this intermediate drawing course, you will learn how to analyze a reference photo, more about perspective, how to approach more challenging angles, and how to add more character to the objects with textures, details, and embellishments.
What are others saying
Nikita B
I was able to follow Tina's instructions easily and accurately for the most part. I even used watercolors which I don't normally do as I'm not a watercolorist. Truly appreciate your instruction. I'm learning so much that I'm looking forward to working on a project I have in mind. Thank you!
Beth L
I'm pretty happy with how this turned out. I'm definitely paying more attention to vanishing points and angles now. This was done on inexpensive hot pressed watercolor paper with graphite. I'm loving the graphite, not so much the paper. Loved all of this class and enjoyed having the challenge in drawing these.
From the Artist
"Hi, my name is Tina Hotchkiss. I was raised in central Ohio on a horse farm. I received a Bachelor's degree in Arts and Sciences from The Ohio State University. I worked as a commercial and residential designer for 15 years. During those 15 years, I fell in love with the drawing and rendering processes of design.
Wanting to share the skills I learned, I decided to teach drawing to people with a mutual love for the arts."
Learn more about Tina and her work here
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get my money back if I don't like the course?
We offer a no-questions-asked 14-day money-back guarantee, counting from the purchase date.
What will I learn in each class?
Great question! Here is a short description for every single class:
Session 1: Stack of Books
(Length: 1hr)
Learn how to use vanishing points of different subjects as Tina shows you how to draw a stack of books using different vanishing points for each book on the same horizon line/eye level. This creates a still life of 3 books stacked, all placed at different angles. You will also learn to add lettering with proper perspective and artistic personality using a bit of colour. By the end of this class, you'll be able to freehand underdrawing of boxes/books successfully.
Session 2: Paint Tube
(Length: 1hr)
Learn how to draw cylinders, circles, and tapering objects while drawing a paint tube. You will go through the process of starting with a box first, carving out the cylindrical tub shape of the image in the reference photo, and finishing it by adding details of squeeze marks and lettering to create this item. By the end of this class, you'll be able to see any cylindrical and circular objects and draw them freely.
Session 3: Paint Brush
(Length: 1hr)
Learn how to draw narrow objects while drawing a paint brush, starting with a box it fits in and carving the shape out of that box. Learn how to analyze the shape of the brush and divide the box into the parts of a paint brush, and add details as a final step to have a successful drawing.
Session 4: Watercolour Tin
(Length: 1hr)
Learn how to draw a still life of a watercolour tin with a box by using an under-drawing block-out to create the view you want. In this class, the student learns how to alter the view shown in the reference photo. What happens when the horizon line is raised and lowered? What view does the artist want? All of these questions will guide you through drawing a successful piece.
Session 5: Bringing it all together - Brayer
(Length: 1hr)
Bring all the skills learned in the previous class and incorporate them in one drawing of a brayer. A brayer is a complex shape with many angles to place. In this class, Tina will show you how to analyze the reference photo to find the horizon line/eye level and place the vanishing points. You will also learn how an under-drawing block-out simplifies objects into basic shapes. If we can draw the box the object fits in, we can draw any object!
How long is each class?
Each class will be around 60 minutes.
What art supplies will I need?
Here's the complete list of supplies:
Sketchbook
2H, HB,4B drawing pencil
Triangle / straight edge
Kneaded eraser
Tombow Mono Zero eraser
Optional: watercolour, black gesso and black graphic pens
A detailed list will be shared after the purchase.
I still have questions!
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