Drawing Basics by Stan Prokopenko

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In this course, you will learn the fundamental concepts of drawing, which can be applied to any form of visual art. The course is designed to be engaging, informative, and easy to follow. You will learn how to use the visual language of drawing to communicate with pictures and how to draw from both imagination and reference. The course is divided into different sections, each focusing on a specific aspect of drawing, such as line quality, shape, perspective, form, light and shading. The course also includes projects tailored to beginners and intermediate artists, allowing you to go through the course twice, once as a beginner and once as an intermediate artist. This course will help you build a solid foundation of skills that will be useful for any specialty, whether you are interested in becoming a fine art painter, concept artist, or comic artist.

This course is designed to teach anyone, regardless of experience level, how to draw effectively using visual language. You will learn the most important foundational concepts for drawing anything and will be able to create pictures from both imagination and reference. The course is structured to keep you engaged and motivated, focusing on information, practical exercises, and projects.

The course is divided into two levels: for beginners and those looking to review and improve their foundational skills. This means you can go through the system twice – once as a beginner and again as an intermediate artist.

We will start by building good drawing habits and line quality, then move on to shape and form, learning how to construct 3D shapes intuitively without complex math and grids. We’ll also learn about perspective and how to add light and shading to our drawings by controlling values and edges.

By committing to this course and following along with the projects, you will improve your drawing skills and have a solid foundation that can be applied to any specialty, whether fine art, concept art or comic art. This course is a prerequisite for anyone pursuing a career in the visual arts.