Academic program
In this videos tutorials you will learn all academics basics
LEVEL 1 – FOUNDATIONS OF DRAWING
Goal: Understand basic shapes, lines, proportion, and hand-eye coordination.
Line and Form
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Understanding different types of lines (contour, gesture, structural)
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Drawing geometric shapes from observation (cube, sphere, cylinder, cone)
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Practicing ellipses and perspective lines
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Negative space exercises
Light and Shadow
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Introduction to light logic (light source, form shadow, cast shadow)
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Value scales and shading techniques (hatching, crosshatching, blending)
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Drawing simple objects with chiaroscuro
Perspective and Proportion
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One-point and two-point perspective
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Measuring techniques (using pencil, plumb lines)
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Basic human proportion (Loomis method or classic canon)
Architectural Elements
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Drawing stairs, columns, arches in perspective
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Introduction to shadows in perspective
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Practicing urban sketching techniques
Master Studies
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Copying Bargue plates (Charles Bargue Drawing Course)
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Studying and copying classical drawings
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Understanding classical line economy
Goal: Build solid knowledge of human anatomy and movement.
Weeks 25–28: Gesture and Structure
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30-second, 1-minute, 5-minute gesture drawing
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Understanding the “line of action”
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Drawing mannequinized figures
