The talk on basic sketching and

drawing course given by Jimmy

Good evening everyone, and thank you for joining me today to learn more about my Basic Sketching and Drawing course. As you may already know, drawing is an essential skill for all art forms, and it's a great way to express your creativity and imagination. In this course, we will focus on teaching you how to draw with pencils on paper, using direct observation to sketch and draw still life objects. During the course, you will learn various drawing techniques and concepts, such as line and tone, perspective, proportion, design, and composition. These skills are not only important for creating beautiful drawings but also serve as a foundation for future painting lessons. So if you're interested in developing your art skills further, this course is perfect for you. The recommended number of sessions for beginners is 12 to 48 sessions using still life objects. However, you can continue to learn, practice and develop your drawing skills and techniques with the artist according to your level and goals. Now, let's dive into what you can expect to learn in this course. We will start by exploring the basics of drawing, which include seeing and recording lines, shapes, forms, and light and shade. You will learn how to use different line techniques such as contour drawing, hatched lines, and implied lines to create various effects and textures. Next, we will focus on shading techniques, which are used to create volume and depth in your drawings. You will learn how to use cross- hatching and tonal rendering to create different levels of darkness and lightness in your drawings. This will help you create realistic 3D shapes and objects. We will also cover the concepts of proportion, perspective, and space, which are crucial for creating accurate and believable drawings. You will learn how to create the illusion of distance and depth in your drawings by using techniques such as overlapping, size relationship, and atmospheric perspective. Finally, we will discuss the importance of composition and contrast in drawing. You will learn how to use personal techniques and skills to create a balanced and visually pleasing composition in your drawings. We will also explore the relationship between subjects, marks, and directions of strokes to create personal expression in your drawings. By the end of the course, you will have achieved a basic sketching and drawing knowledge and experience. You will be able to create quick sketches of various subjects and complete a still life drawing. And most importantly, you will have learned how to use lines, shapes, forms, light, dark, and other elements to create beautiful and expressive drawings. In conclusion, I hope you have found this introduction to my Basic Sketching and Drawing course informative and useful. If you're interested in learning more, please don't hesitate to ask me any questions you may have. Thank you for your attention, and I hope to see you soon in my class. Link to the talks given by Jimmy • Basic sketching and drawing course • Acrylic painting course