Beginning Drawing - Piki Mendizabal

6-Week Beginner Drawing Course

Week 1: Introduction to Drawing

Learn about basic materials and how to use them. Practice simple lines, shapes, and hand control.

Week 2: Basic Shapes and Forms

Draw circles, squares, and triangles. Turn them into 3D forms like spheres, cubes, and cylinders.

Week 3: Perspective Basics

Learn one-point perspective. Draw simple objects like boxes and roads using a horizon line and vanishing point.

Week 4: Light and Shadow

Understand light sources. Practice shading to create volume and depth.

Week 5: Proportion and Composition

Learn how to measure and compare sizes. Arrange objects in a simple, balanced composition.

Week 6: Final Project

Create a finished drawing using perspective, shading, and composition

Basic Drawing Supplies (Art Academy):  * Graphite pencils (HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, etc.) * Charcoal (vine charcoal and compressed charcoal) * Drawing paper or sketchbook * Kneaded eraser * Regular eraser * Pencil sharpener or craft knife * Blending stumps (tortillons) * Ruler * Fixative spray * Ink pens * Brushes (for ink or wash techniques) * Markers

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