Learn To Draw: A Beginner's Guide To Sketching Anything!
In this drawing for beginners class, I'll walk you through all the fundamental drawing skills and observation techniques you need to get started with the basics of sketching.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- We will begin by warming up and exploring how the way we hold our pencil affects how we draw
- Next we will practice drawing straight and curved lines – the foundations of every drawing - and I’ll show you some techniques to help you achieve better results with those
- Then we’ll use our straight and curved line drills as we practice drawing some commonly used shapes, which act as building blocks when we come to drawing from a reference
- We’ll discuss the holy grail of drawing – observation – and explore why it can be difficult for us to draw what is actually in front of us, and I’ll show you some strategies to help you observe better and more objectively
- Next, we will explore subject matter, and we’ll look at some good and bad examples, with tips to help you choose subjects that will give you the best chance of creating successful drawings
- Finally, we’ll put all the theory and practice together by going through the step-by-step process of creating a sketch from start to finish
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
The materials for this class couldn’t be simpler:
- A Pencil
- A few sheets of paper
- An eraser
When we’re starting out learning to draw, the overwhelm can often stop us in our tracks before we've even got started. The aim of this class is to give you a guide you can use to help you cut through the overwhelm and get started drawing any subject, within the class and beyond!
WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING
"This was a wonderful class! I learned some new tools and it was so much fun to follow along."
- Sydney H
"I was always afraid to draw, to hold a pencil and all my attempts seemed ridiculous and childish. For the first time in my life I had fun drawing. I enjoyed the whole process from warm up to the finishing part. She provides valuable advice and guides us through to completion of the project. Thank you very much dear teacher! I recommend this course to all those who think they will never be able to draw. I was one of them until I discovered Mel Rye"
- Zora J
"Another great class from Mel. I enjouyed it and learn a lot, as usual. From the warming up to grip techniques, she has great advice and very good tips to start sketching. Last but not least, I really appreciate her soothing voice, it helps me a lot to concentrate on her teaching! Thanks a lot Mel!"
- Elisa C
"Another fantastic class from Mel Rye! The instruction was comprehensive and clear and there were plenty of steps to get you warmed up for the main project. Really relaxing and fun."
- Rachael B
ABOUT MEL RYE
Hi! I'm Mel, a UK based multidisciplinary artist and teacher with over 15 years of experience. Im passionate about encouraging everyone to make Art, particularly those who think they can't (because I KNOW you can!). My catalog of beginner friendly online classes in drawing, art making for self-care and Adobe Photoshop offers structured, project based learning to build your creative skills.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need drawing experience to take this course?
No, you don't need any drawing experience at all - this class is specifically designed for absolute beginners :)
How is the course formatted?
All my courses consist of pre recorded video lessons. There are also downloadable resources such as worksheets, reference photos, guides or other materials which will help support your learning.
All my courses are structured around a class project, which is a practical way of applying the skills taught in the course, and also means that you will have created something by the end of the course, as well as learning lots of new skills - I think this is the best way of learning!
How long will I have access to the course for?
Once you have enrolled, you will have lifetime access to the course, which means you can access it for as long as it exists on the internet. If any updates are made in the future, you will have access to those too.
Can I purchase this course as a gift?
Yes you can - there is an option at checkout to buy the course as a gift. All you need to do is enter the recipient’s email address and there is an option to add a gift message if you’d like to. The course will be sent directly to them with a link to access it, along with your message if you added one.
I have a question which isn't answered here
No problem - i'm always happy to answer questions, please get in touch with me here.