The Complete Beginners Drawing And Shading Course

The ideal drawing course for beginners to advanced. Super easy pencil drawing method. Everything explained in detail.

What you'll learn
Use basic shapes to easily construct drawings and outlines
Develop a real understanding of light and shade
Gain mastery of shading techniques to create the illusion of depth and form
Create drawings in one-point, two-point and three point perspective
Create a realistic drawing using just six pencil techniques
Understand the basics of portraiture by creating a child portrait
Requirements
Suitable for complete beginners - absolutely no experience necessary
Pencils (HB, 2B and 4B) and a sharpener
A4 paper sketchpad
Plastic eraser (plus optional putty eraser & battery eraser)
Cotton buds (or optionally a paper stump)
Fine grain sandpaper (240 grit or similar)
A Ruler
A printer (if you want to print the course books and example outline drawings)
plus a genuine desire to really learn how to draw!
Description
Have you always wanted to learn to draw?Have you struggled to take your drawing skills to the next level? You’re in exactly the right place. This course is for beginners and will take you to an advanced level. It's also for those who want to gain confidence with the fundamentals.I start you off nice and easy - Basic shapes and construction drawingMaster these and you’ll feel your confidence growing already. Lots of fun introductory projects like ‘Peppie the Pup’ build your skills step-by-step.Then move to intermediate then advanced. Wow! It looks so realistic! - Shading and Form Those skills you’ve admired in other artists for so long can be your skills too. Projects like ‘The Shoe Well Travelled’ will challenge you (but you are up to the task!) Your drawing will almost ‘pop’ off the page, amazing yourself and those around you.One of the most admirable skills in art - PortraitureCapturing a likeness is one of the most admirable skills in art. It’s so satisfying. Render individual facial features and create a wonderful child portrait. The Foundation to drawing most things - Perspective and ProportionHow can you represent the three-dimensional world on a flat piece of paper? How do things we see change as they get closer, further away or turn towards us? These questions are all answered with perspective. Your eyes are now open to a whole new way of seeing and drawing.Plus an extra bonus…My fun, quick and easy approach to drawing people and cute characters using construction drawing.This is the beginner to advanced drawing course you've been looking for…Even if you think you're not naturally talented my super easy methods and in-depth explanations will set you on the path from your first pencil lines into creating professional grade artworks.I've been teaching beginner artists for over 30 years. I know exactly what you need to get started the right way, and I've jam packed it into this course. Plus, if you have any questions at all throughout your drawing journey, just ask. I'm right here for you.With more than 9000 students enrolled the written reviews tell you all you need to know"I am really enjoying this course. The explanations are brilliant and there is so much material (among videos, documents and exercises) to explore! However what I love most is the possibility to be part of the course related FB group. That is amazing indeed!! Cindy does give a lot of feedbacks and all the members and the administrators are great!!"  - Giorgio"I'm learning things that seem so simple but have increased my artistic ability ten fold" - Gideon Swanson"I learned a lot right from the beginning… I always wanted to draw and this lady is bang on." - Elizabeth Brown"The step by step instruction is so in-depth, easy to follow and produces real results. Cindy and Tannis as well as the online facebook support group that goes with the course provides an extra dimension of responsive and kindly criticism and loads of support." - Helen Hanby"Cindy Wider is a beyond amazing teacher! She constantly interacts with her students and gives lots of encouraging comments, helpful tips to make sure everyone gets the help they need… You'll never feel alone and got lost in the path of being a better artist!" - Zehra Eylem Kazgöz"Great match for me - and the FB group discussion and feedback has been super wonderful, too!" - Ann Petrochko" I love that she’s so thorough with the basics and love her accent too." - Rebecca Douglass"Clear and appropriate for beginners… I have noticed that she is very active and helpful in the facebook drawing community… Impressed with everything so far." - Shak Man" Cindy is very engaged with her students and is always very kind, supportive and encouraging!" - Patricia Gliniecki"Great to have a course that starts off with the foundations and then builds upon them." - Andrew Bensch"This course is perfect for complete beginners." - Lindsay FerraraMy students say we have "the best Facebook group on the internet!"When you enroll in this course you can join my Facebook group "Cindy Wider's Beginner Drawing Family". It really is the most supportive and friendly community you'll find anywhere. My students call themselves 'DrawPj'ers" (after my website). DrawPj stands for Draw in your Pj's - the little blocks of time. Don't wait until you retire to claim your talent for drawing. It's family friendly place where you can ask questions and request feedback from the community. When you're feeling confident you can share what you've learned with others taking the same exciting journey.I'll be there too with my team too. I look forward to meeting you and seeing all the wonderful things you create.

Overview

Section 1: Essential Skills - Just Pick Up Your Pencil!

Lecture 1 Essential Skills Introduction

Lecture 2 The Beginner Drawing Family Facebook Group

Lecture 3 Sketching

Lecture 4 Halving Lines

Lecture 5 Angles

Lecture 6 Introduction to Basic Shapes

Lecture 7 Drawing Rectangles

Lecture 8 Drawing Triangles

Lecture 9 Drawing Circles

Lecture 10 Drawing Ellipses

Lecture 11 Drawing Bell Shapes

Lecture 12 Essential Skills Summary

Section 2: Essential Skills - Projects

Lecture 13 Introductions to Projects

Lecture 14 Peppie the Pup: Downloadable Course Books

Lecture 15 Peppie the Pup - Part A: Construction Drawing

Lecture 16 Peppie the Pup - Part B: Outline Drawing

Lecture 17 Tallulah Ted: Downloadable Course Books

Lecture 18 Tallulah Ted: Part A: Construction Drawing

Lecture 19 Tallulah Ted: Part B: Outline Drawing

Section 3: Essential Skills - Bonus downloadable projects

Lecture 20 Learn to See Shapes in Objects

Lecture 21 Simple Man-made Objects

Lecture 22 Marmalade the Rabbit Project

Lecture 23 Oscar the Cat Project

Lecture 24 Cyril the Squirrel Project

Lecture 25 Cuddly Cat Bobby Project

Section 4: Pencil Techniques - 'Six Pencil Techniques'

Lecture 26 Get started with Six Pencil Techniques

Lecture 27 Drawing supplies required for all sections of the course which follow

Lecture 28 Introduction and Smooth Shading Technique

Lecture 29 Broad Stroke Technique

Lecture 30 Chisel Point Technique

Lecture 31 Fine Lines Technique

Lecture 32 Hatching Technique

Lecture 33 Cross Hatching Technique

Lecture 34 Erasing Techniques

Lecture 35 Six Pencil Techniques Summary

Section 5: Pencil Techniques - Major Project: The Old Hay Shed

Lecture 36 Introduction and Project Resources

Lecture 37 Introduction and the Graphite Transfer Method

Lecture 38 Pencil Stroke Placement and Shadow Areas

Lecture 39 Trees and Leaves

Lecture 40 Background Elements

Lecture 41 The Roof Area

Lecture 42 Completing the Foreground

Section 6: Pencil Techniques - Bonus downloadable projects

Lecture 43 Tulips in a Tub Project

Lecture 44 Giant Cherry Cupcake Project

Lecture 45 Happy Campers Project

Lecture 46 Shining Lighthouse Project

Section 7: Shading - 'Three Ways to Shade'

Lecture 47 Three Ways to Shade Introduction

Lecture 48 Create a Value Scale

Lecture 49 Gradation

Lecture 50 Soft Edge

Lecture 51 Hard Edge

Lecture 52 Three Ways to Shade Summary

Section 8: Shading - 'The Theory of Light and Shade'

Lecture 53 Introduction to the Theory of Light and Shade (plus resources)

Lecture 54 Shade a Cube

Lecture 55 Shade a Sphere

Lecture 56 Shade a Cone

Lecture 57 Shade a Cylinder

Lecture 58 Theory of Light and Shade Summary

Section 9: Shading - Bonus downloadable projects

Lecture 59 Bob the Boat Project

Lecture 60 Puddles the Boot Project

Lecture 61 Frangipani Dreams Project

Lecture 62 The Holiday Project

Section 10: Shading - Major Project: Silver Kettle

Lecture 63 Silver Kettle Introduction and Project Resources

Lecture 64 Silver Kettle Tutorial

Lecture 65 Silver Kettle Speed Drawing

Section 11: Shading - Major Project: A Shoe Well Travelled

Lecture 66 'A Shoe Well Travelled': Introduction and Resources

Lecture 67 Part a: Introduction, first layer and sole stitching

Lecture 68 Part b: Impressing technique in shoe folds

Lecture 69 Part c: Laces and leather stitching

Lecture 70 Part d: Rubber sole and summary

Section 12: Portraiture

Lecture 71 Facial Features Introduction and Resources

Lecture 72 Shaded Drawing of the Human Eye (intro and tutorial)

Lecture 73 Shaded Drawing of the Human Eye (speed drawing)

Lecture 74 Shaded Drawing of the Human Nose (tutorial)

Lecture 75 Shaded Drawing of the Human Nose (speed drawing)

Lecture 76 Shaded Drawing of Human Lips (tutorial)

Lecture 77 Shaded Drawing of Human Lips (speed drawing)

Lecture 78 Shaded Drawing of the Human Ear (tutorial)

Lecture 79 Shaded Drawing of the Human Ear (speed drawing)

Lecture 80 Mark the Positions of the Individual Features on a Face

Section 13: Portraiture - Major Project: Isha (Child Portrait)

Lecture 81 Child Portrait - Introduction and resources

Lecture 82 Portrait of Isha part a - construction drawing and outline

Lecture 83 Portrait of Isha part b - hair

Lecture 84 Portrait of Isha part c - face and jumper

Lecture 85 Portrait of Isha (speed drawing)

Section 14: Perspective + Bonus downloadable project

Lecture 86 Introduction to Perspective

Lecture 87 Project: Draw Wooden Floorboards

Lecture 88 Project: Draw a Simple Interior with Floor Tiles

Lecture 89 Draw Simple Rectangle Shapes

Lecture 90 Project: Draw a Simple House in 3 point Perspective plus optional 'Cosy Cottage'

Lecture 91 Bonus downloadable Perspective Project - Cosy Cottage

Lecture 92 Perspective Foundations Summary

Section 15: Bonus Extra Inspiration - How to Draw People and Characters

Lecture 93 How to Draw Cute! (Part A) - live webinar recording

Lecture 94 How to Draw Cute! (Part B) - live webinar recording

Lecture 95 Draw People and Characters

Lecture 96 Practical Application of Fundamental Techniques - 'Baking for Mummy'

Section 16: Conclusion - Where to go from here

Lecture 97 BONUS LECTURE: Take your skills to the next level

Complete beginners,Students with some experience (but who need fundamental drawing skills to progress),Hobby Artists,Students setting out on the journey to becoming an artist, illustrator or designer,Crafters who want to go beyond pre-made designs,Adults and Children (10+)