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For beginning artists, nothing is more elusive than learning how to use simple lines to create dimensional artwork. In this class, artist and illustrator Molly Hatch starts at the very beginning, covering all of the elemental tools and materials you’ll need to get started, and demonstrating how simple lines can be used to create contoured shapes. From there, you’ll learn fundamental exercises for adding depth and dimension to line work. This course is designed to give you a basic understanding of line drawing that will serve as a foundation for all of your artistic endeavors.
Learn how to:
What you’ll get:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Mixed Media paper and Artist Tiles (Molly uses Strathmore)
- Smooth multimedia paper
- Hard and soft drawing pencils (ranging from HB to 8B)
- Micron pens (ranging from fine to thick)
- Brush pens
- Eraser
- Pencil sharpener
- Tracing paper (optional)
- Bottles in range of sizes and shapes
- Potted plants
- Any other still life forms
Introduction to Drawing: Learning to Make Lines
- Mixed Media paper and Artist Tiles (Molly uses Strathmore)
- Hard and soft drawing pencils (ranging from HB to 8B)
- Micron pens (ranging from fine to thick)
- Brush pens
- Eraser
- Pencil sharpener
- Tracing paper (optional)
Introduction to Drawing: Learning to Define Shape
- Same as for Part 1 plus:
- Smooth multimedia paper
- Bottles in range of sizes and shapes
- Potted plants
- Any other still life forms
Downloads:
- Make Lines
- Define Shapes
What you’ll get:
- Learn how to master the basics of line drawing
- 7 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Detailed supplies list
- Step-by-step instruction by expert instructor Holly Hatch
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students
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Introduction to Drawing: A 2-Part Series Reviews
1915 users recommended this class to a friend
Hila L
I enjoyed this class. Very encouraging with simple exercises that you can continue on your own.
October 6
Rebecca Hoffman
Good instructions and presented in an easy to understand and duplicate manner
September 24, 2024
Helen Gariepy
I enjoyed this class very much. I found it very informative as a beginner who never thought twice about things like lines. She is very good at explaining clearly without over explaining and putting her audience to sleep.
September 8, 2024