12 Step-By-Step Drawing & Painting Lessons For Beginners

Art Program Designed for Beginners. Includes 12 Drawing, Acrylic and Watercolor Painting & Oil Pastel Projects. All Ages

What you'll learn

Create 12 Magnificent Works of Art!

Participate in an activity that cultivates critical thinking skills, develops hand-eye coordination, and encourages self-expression.

Build self confidence while having fun!

Learn skills to use in future creative projects!

Requirements

Students will need a computer, tablet, or smart phone, and an internet connection.

Materials and Supplies needed for this course are listed in the Course Description.

Bring it: A desire to create some delightful works of art!

Description

Do you know a budding artist who would enjoy learning how to draw and paint?Are you looking for an experienced art teacher to guide them throughout the creative process?Are you seeking a healthy activity that will encourage creativity and boost self-confidence? This Step-By-Step Drawing & Painting art course may be just what you are looking for! Designed with beginners in mind, this course is suitable for ALL AGES. With a total of 12 fun and inspirational mixed-media drawing and painting projects, students will learn the skills to create masterpieces of their own long after the course is complete.The teaching process used is a step-by-step method that will inspire and delight young students into drawing and painting action! Students will learn basic drawing, watercolor, oil pastel, and acrylic painting skills and techniques, and apply these skills and techniques to complete their projects. This Step-By-Step Drawing & Painting art course is designed to give beginners the tools they need to begin their artistic journey into self-expression, reflection, and creative thinking.Supplies and materials needed for this course:watercolor paper (or any thick paper)scratch paperwatercolor paintsacrylic, tempera, or poster paints (black, white, and your choice of colors)paintbrushespermanent marker (Sharpie marker works great)oil pastels or crayonspencil with eraserpaper towelspaper plate (to use as paint palette)bowl of watermat to protect work area**This course was updated 6/2022!Please Note: This course is intended to be purchased by a parent or guardian for use by a beginner artist or novice art student. Adult supervision is recommended. Per Udemy’s Policy: Those under 18 may use the services only if a parent or guardian opens their account, handles any enrollments, and manages their account usage.I would love to hear from you.Please let me know if you have questions, comments, or suggestions. I am here to help.About the Instructor:My name is Miss Em and teaching art to children is what I love to do! I pride myself on creating dynamic, meaningful, and engaging art lessons that are taught in a relaxing and joyful way. I have over 20 years teaching experience in the elementary classroom and in the art studio, and I feel that I have a good grasp on how to create an environment that makes kids feel happy, motivated, confident, and successful.I look forward to seeing you in this Step-By-Step Drawing and Painting course. Let the creative fun begin!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction, Course Goals, Examples of Projects, and Supplies Needed

Lecture 1 Introduction, Course Goals, and Examples of Projects

Lecture 2 Supplies Needed for This Course (Video)

Lecture 3 Supplies Needed for This Course (Document)

Section 2: Watercolor Painting Project: Lizard

Lecture 4 Supplies Needed for This Project

Lecture 5 Step 1: Draw a Lizard With Pencil

Lecture 6 Step 2: Outline the Lizard With Oil Pastels or Crayons

Lecture 7 Step 3: Watercolor Paint the Lizard and Background

Section 3: Watercolor Painting Project: Little Pig

Lecture 8 Supplies Needed for This Project

Lecture 9 Step 1: Draw the Pig

Lecture 10 Step 2: Watercolor Paint the Pig

Section 4: Watercolor Painting Project: Robot

Lecture 11 Supplies Needed for This Project

Lecture 12 Step 1: Practice Drawing Lines and Shapes

Lecture 13 Step 2: Draw a Robot

Lecture 14 Step 3: Watercolor Paint the Robot

Section 5: Acrylic Painting Project: Bird Silhouette

Lecture 15 Supplies Needed for This Project

Lecture 16 Step 1: Paint the Background

Lecture 17 Step 2: Paint Birds on a Tree Branch

Section 6: Acrylic Painting Project: Sheep

Lecture 18 Supplies Needed for This Project

Lecture 19 Step 1: Sketch Sheep and Hills

Lecture 20 Step 2: Apply Paint to the Sketch

Lecture 21 Step 3: Add Detail and Outline the Painting

Section 7: Oil Pastel Painting Project: Tree Frog

Lecture 22 Supplies Needed for This Project

Lecture 23 Step 1: Draw a Tree Frog With Pencil

Lecture 24 Step 2: Apply Oil Pastels to the Tree Frog

Lecture 25 Step 3: Watercolor Paint the Background

Section 8: Oil Pastel Painting Project: Pear

Lecture 26 Supplies Needed for This Project

Lecture 27 Step 1: Draw and Apply Color to a Pear

Lecture 28 Step 2: Apply Color to the Backround

Section 9: Pen and Ink Drawing Project: Dragon

Lecture 29 Step 1: Draw a Dragon

Lecture 30 Step 2: Add Detail to the Dragon Drawing

Section 10: Pen and Ink Drawing and Watercolor Painting Project: Old Mansion

Lecture 31 Supplies Needed for This Project

Lecture 32 Step 1: Watercolor Paint the Background

Lecture 33 Step 2: Draw an Old Mansion

Lecture 34 Step 3: Add Details to the Old Mansion

Section 11: Drawing & Watercolor Painting Project: Mouse on a Macaroon

Lecture 35 Introduction to This Project and Supplies Needed

Lecture 36 Step 1: Draw a Mouse on a Macaroon

Lecture 37 Step 2: Let's Paint the Design

Section 12: Draw & Painting Project: Impressionistic Landscape

Lecture 38 Introduction to This Project and Supplies Needed

Lecture 39 Step 1: Sketch a Landscape

Lecture 40 Step 2: Outline the Landscape With Black Paint

Lecture 41 Step 3: Paint the Design

Section 13: Bonus Project: Drawing & Painting a Panda With Bamboo

Lecture 42 Introduction to This Project and Supplies Needed

Lecture 43 Step 1: Draw a Panda Design

Lecture 44 Step 2: Outline the Design With Black Paint

Lecture 45 Step 3: Paint the Design

Section 14: Thank you for Enrolling in This Course:)

Lecture 46 Thank you for enrolling in this course!

This is a drawing and painting course designed for beginners.,No drawing or painting experience is necessary to be successful in this course.