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Sandy K.

Sandy K.

To draw is to be fearless. If you are interested in drawing from life, then I can assist by teaching you the basics or show you how to improve your skill set. I work as a professional artist and have a great deal of knowledge about materials and processes. I enjoy working in ink, pencil (graphite and colored), charcoal, and pastel (oil and soft). I am also into combining media. I have taught for over a decade and my students range in age from children to senior citizens.

Anthony G.

Anthony G.

I want to help you to become a better artist and have fun while you’re doing it! My style of teaching is to tell you about powerful ways to approach your drawings that will boost your technical ability as fast as possible. In other words, I’m going to help you to make your art look like the thing you’re drawing. But I won’t rush you through it! We’ll take as long as you need to get a good understanding of the most important aspects of the lesson. We can focus on what you are most interested in learning about. Want to learn how to draw faces better? Or maybe improve your proportions for drawing a full body person? Pets, landscapes, still life, it’s your choice because I work for you. Each of these are unique subjects, but there are certain fundamentals that apply to all of them which I will help you with to give your drawings more of a “pop out” look! Some of those things are learning to see values (light and dark), negative space, and how angles and relationships of different elements in your drawing can show you what’s working and what isn’t. For more advanced students, we will hone what you’re already good at and talk about different ways to make your drawings stronger and more accurate. There are some great tricks that can make the drawing process easier and faster, and we may go over some useful materials for you to try as well. I would love to show you how to make some major progress and start drawing like you never even realized you could!

Lauren W.

Lauren W.

I am a practicing artist of almost 9 years! Students can expect to learn the basics behind composing a drawing as well as tips for creating an intriguing piece. The process will range from deciding on an interesting composition to learning how to capture the fine details. Based on the level of expertise and desires for the outcome, I will adjust to the student's desires! Suitable for all ages.

Eli P.

Eli P.

I've been teaching drawing classes to students of all ages and group sizes for the last 6 years. In my Drawing lessons we'll learn about basic technical concepts and techniques with different tools. We'll discuss how to apply those techniques to different images and scenes, and how to use them most effectively. Well also learn from classic pieces of art and historic artists. Lessons can also be tailored towards students individual interests while also giving a well rounded education.

Emily S.

Emily S.

*My scheduling availability isn't always accurate, as many students have their lessons with me every other week. My schedule is different from week to week, so it's best to at least pick a time with me and if it doesn't work, we'll make sure we schedule a lesson time that's convenient for both of us. If you need to schedule a lesson for a time sooner than what the TakeLessons calendar allows, you can always let me know and we'll most likely work something out for you. I can teach drawing at any level. My goal is for the student to improve and work towards their desired achievements -- whether it's just to get better at drawing, work towards making a masterpiece, or putting together a portfolio to get into their desired art school. I specialize in digital drawing or illustration. Students would get the most out of classes with me if they work in digital media. Students often use Krita, Photoshop, Firealpaca, Paint Tool Sai or Clip Studio Paint on laptop/desktop with a tablet such as a Wacom. They otherwise often use Procreate on the iPad. If working with pencil on paper, students may take phone pics and message/email them to me during class for feedback, or hold up their drawings to the webcam for me to take screenshots if the webcam quality is high enough. I've been drawing since I was 4, and have graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a Bachelor's in Fine Arts.

Stacy D.

Stacy D.

With a Master's Degree in Medical Art, you can be sure I'm passionate about all things drawing and painting! I love life art and drawing characters (realistic or cartoons/comics welcome!), environments, plants, and animals, anything really! This can be for the newest beginners, long time artists in need of some practice, help with school portfolio admissions, or just for fun to keep your mind sharp! I'm happy to work digitally or traditionally. Send along a message if you think we would be a good match!

Jason M.

Jason M.

iPad Pencil (Procreate), Pencil, Lines, Shading, Tracing, 1, 2 and 3 point perspective. Self portraits and still life. Gestures are also a fun way to get the fingers moving. Landscapes and cartoons or comic features are an option based on the students requests as well. Also love mash ups and daily requests or challenges!

Nataliia R.

Nataliia R.

In my classes you can learn portrait, figure drawing, still life, interior drawing, and perspective drawing. My favorite media are: pensil, graphite, charcoal and oil pastel. We can learn different techniques depending on your interest. Drawing is a process without the end, you can always become better at it. I work with kids, teens and adults. I can help with portfolio development for middle schoolers who are passionate about art, and need more structure and skills for high school. lessons will be tailored to the interests of the student. If there is an area to focus or improve, I would love to work on it with you.

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Drawing Lessons

Drawing is a great skill to learn. Not only does it help you express yourself, but allows you to translate the ideas in your head onto paper, opening up a world of possibilities.

The practice of drawing goes back millennia, and is thought to have preceded written communication. In fact, the first known drawings were done over 30,000 years ago. Nowadays, there are many methods of drawing with various mediums, including pen and ink, graphite pencil, and charcoal. You can also draw digitally on a computer, using a touchscreen device or a mouse to draw your piece. Because of the wide amount of mediums available, drawing is a very accessible art form to explore.

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Drawing Lessons Curriculum

Sample Curriculum for Beginner Drawing Lessons

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Learning to draw basic things is not hard, but mastering drawing skills can be. Like all art forms, there are many levels of complexity to drawing, and learning a new approach or style can be a challenge. That’s where a great teacher comes in, helping you learn new techniques and draw in new ways. TakeLessons has a great selection of expert drawing teachers that can help you achieve your illustration goals.