Basic Sketching/Drawing

Drawing is the essential skill for all art

forms. You will learn how to draw with

pencils on paper. You will use direct

observation to sketch and draw still life

objects.

You will practice drawing in line and

tone, and understand the relationships

between subjects, perspective,

proportion, design and composition.

This course is suitable for those who

want to take up painting lessons in the

future. It is also for those who enjoy

drawing as a way of artistic expression.

The recommended number of sessions

for beginners is 12 to 48 sessions for

Basic Sketching/Drawing using still life

objects. You can continue to learn,

practice and develop your drawing skills

and techniques with the artist according

to your level and goals. You will learn,

practice and develop the following

topics and elements progressively:

Seeing

Recording

Lines

Vertical and horizontal lines

Straight lines, slanted and curved lines

Long lines, short lines, thick lines and

thin lines

Shapes

Forms

Light and shade (Light and dark)

Light and shadow

Drawing in line and tone

Outlines

Contour drawing

Contour lines, Hatched lines, Implied

lines

Shading techniques, blending

techniques

Different effects of lines

Rendering

Volume

Tonal rendering

Value scale

Simple to complicated cross-hatching

Cross-hatching

Learn about spheres

Proportions

Perspective

Space and distance

Edges, smooth, soft, hard, rough

Textures, the surface quality of objects

Making marks for texture

Smooth textures and roughly textured

surfaces

Shading with textured marks

Hard, soft, smooth, rough effects

Transparent and reflective effects

Relationship in size between subjects

Positive and negative space

Contrast

Lines and pencil marks/ direction of

strokes

Mark making (What does this mean?)

Composition

I think what makes a good drawing is

the clever use and practice of the

following elements: lines, shapes,

forms, light, dark and shadow, tones

(value), tonal rendering, shading

techniques and blending techniques,

simple to complicated cross-hatching,

personal techniques and skills,

proportion, perspective, texture,

smoothness, roughness, hard edges,

soft edges, space, composition,

contrast, relationship between subjects,

marks and directions of strokes,

personal feeling and emotion of

expression. And a lot of practice with

the chosen art materials and media.

Achieve: Basic sketching and drawing

knowledge and experience. Quick

sketches of various subjects.

Completion of still life drawing.

What next: You can continue to book for

any number of lessons you like for your

sketching and drawing practices, so as

to achieve a higher level of proficiency

in sketching and drawing.

You will develop seeing and recording

ability and expression skills in all

elements, including proportions,

perspective, textures, lines and tones

and develop drawing from memory and

imagination.

Finally, you will achieve the ability to

draw what you wish to draw and you

will draw it well!

Acrylic Painting

Beginners, as well as those with some

experience, are welcome.

You will learn to paint with acrylic medium and learn to use art materials effectively and to mix your colours well. You will be guided on techniques to achieve various visual effects. Besides practical exercises to investigate colours, lines, shapes, form, volume, light, texture and others, you will learn to develop skills to paint and to complete still life and Landscape paintings. Finally, you get to enjoy the freedom of expression in creating your original acrylic paintings either by direct observation, studies made from photos and visual references, or visual impressions through your own experiences, feelings and thoughts, ideas, dreams and imagination. The recommended number of sessions is from 12 to 48 sessions or more sessions depending on your intended level of practice. You shall learn and understand about painting with acrylic medium progressively through practical experience. Acrylic materials and tools Canvas, canvas panel, paper, etc Paints, a basic set of colours Brushes, painting knives Medium glossy or matts and varnish Handling of materials Know your colours Learn to mix the colours you want Tint, tone and shade Colours (Hue) Value (lightness and darkness of a colour) Colours wheel Primary colours, secondary colours, tertiary( intermediate) colours Direct experience with colours Applying and layering paints Record your colours Gray. Buy or mix. Black, white Grayscale Complementary colours How to make your colours beautiful Intensity or chrome of colours (brightness or dullness of colours) Cool colours and warm colours Blending technique and effects How to save cost Using medium gel and paste The texture on the surface From representational painting to non- representational painting. Develop a powerful composition and have a great colour for your painting using various art elements and design principles. Achieve: You shall be able to paint with acrylic medium and enjoy the freedom of expression in creating your painting either from your observation and experiences, feelings and thoughts, ideas, dreams or imagination, or your photos or visual references. What next: You can continue to book for any number of painting sessions for Acrylic Painting for Improver or Painting with the Artist if you wish. You shall be able to investigate and develop skills or to further progress your artistic practice at any level and to enjoy art making and freedom of expression with acrylic medium. Levels Basic The course is designed for learners who have limited or no prior knowledge of the subject area. The course covers basic knowledge and application. Intermediate The course is designed for learners who have some working knowledge of the subject area. The course covers knowledge and application at a more complex level. Advanced The course is designed for experienced practitioners who wish to deepen their skills in the specialised area. The course covers complex and specialised topics. Link • Commonly Asked Questions • Drawing and Painting Lessons