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Curated by Skillshare

4 Classes (19 hours 15 minutes)


  • Materials

    Drawing paper, Drawing pencil, Pencil Sharpener, Eraser

  • Final Product

    A collection of completed drawings

  • Level

    Beginner

How to Draw: A Beginner’s Guide - Part 1 of The Drawing Laboratory

Learn to draw any subject by simplifying it into basic shapes and understanding proportions, then finish by adding detail, texture and value.

Drawing in Three Dimensions: Part 2 of the Drawing Laboratory

Next, it's time to focus on 1, 2 and 3 point perspectives as you draw basic 3D shapes like spheres, cylinders and cubes.

The Language of Line: Part 3 of The Drawing Laboratory

Then, you'll learn how to draw with a wide range of lines and marks, adding contours, depth, and textures that effectively express emotions through your drawings.

Shading: Part 4 of The Drawing Laboratory

Finish by learning how to organize values in your drawings, keeping a clear division between light and shadow, plus how to crosshatch and complete shaded drawings on colored paper.

Congratulations! You’re All Done.

You did it! You’ve completed the full Learning Path. We can’t wait to see where these skills take you next.