The Complete Beginners Drawing and Shading Course (Udemy.com)
The ideal drawing course for beginners. Super easy pencil drawing method. Everything explained in detail.
Created by: Cindy Wider
Produced in 2018
What you will 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
Quality Score
Overall Score : 94 / 100
Course Description
Have you struggled to take your drawing skills to the next level? Youre in exactly the right place. This course is for beginners and 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 youll feel your confidence growing already. Lots of fun introductory projects like Peppie the Pup build your skills step-by-step.
Wow! It looks so realistic! - Shading and Form Those skills youve 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 admirableskills in art - PortraitureCapturing a likeness is one of the most admirable skills in art. Its so satisfying. Render individual facial features and create a wonderful child portrait. Look at the world in a whole new way - 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...
For additional inspiration I've include an extra bonus section where I detail my approach to drawing people and cute characters using construction drawing.
This is the beginners drawing course you've been looking for...
Even if you think you're not naturally talented my super easy methodsand in-depth explanations will set you on the path from your first pencil lines towards creating professionalgrade artworks.
I've been teaching beginner artists for over 20 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.
My team and I are right here for you.
With more than 4100 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 Kazgz"Great match for me - and the FB group discussion and feedback has been super wonderful, too!" - Ann Petrochko" I love that shes 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 "The 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). It's family friendly place where you can ask questions andrequest 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. Ilook forward to meeting you and seeing all the wonderful things you create.
Who this course is for:
Complete beginnersStudents with some experience (but who need fundamental drawing skills to progress)Hobby ArtistsStudents setting out on the journey to becoming an artist, illustrator or designerCrafters who want to go beyond pre-made designsAdults and Children (10+)
Instructor Details
- 4.7 Rating
310 Reviews
Cindy Wider
Hi, I've been a full time professionalaward winningartist, author and art educator formore than 25years. Duringthat timeI've helped thousands of peoplelearn to draw and paint both in live settings and through my online courses.
I'm the Co-Founder of DrawPj, an online art school which Ifounded in 2009 alongwith my husband Stuart Wider. At DrawPjwepresentmy "Complete Online Drawing Course" and I also privately mentor students 1:1 online with video feedback through email. Prior to that weco-founded StuartCindy Art which became the largest privately owned live art tuition school on the Queensland Sunshine Coast, Australia.
I'm also the author of the soft coverbooks 'Paint In Your Pyjamas!', 'Six Pencil Techniques' and '12 Coloured Pencil Techniques'. Iam currently writing and illustrating my children's picture book series 'The Cuddleecat Family and Friends.' I am a licensed Artist represented by Art Licensing International in the USA and my artworks are sold all around the world.
My artwork and tutorials have been included in many highly respectedinternational drawing and paintingmagazines.
I'm also an official ambassador for the leadingdrawing pencilbrand Derwent and St Cuthbert Mills fine art papers. I'veappeared on theNational UKTelevision station Hochandafor Derwent Products.
As a professional artist I've sold hundreds of originalpaintings, prints and drawings through galleries and art shows to both private and corporate collectors. I've been commission
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