In this lesson, instructor Renae Wang will guide you through the essential tools and materials needed for this course. You’ll learn how to sharpen a pencil for drawing and the optimal drawing position for holding the pencil. Renae will then cover the fundamental elements of primary shapes, gestures, and axis of a subject while demonstrating how to create a contour drawing of an organic still-life object.

This lesson belongs to the course, Fundamentals of Drawing and Perspective. In this 10-week course, discover the fundamentals of observational drawing and perspective. Your instructor, Renae Wang, will guide you through the technical skills and materials needed to create convincing representations of still-lifes and environments, making this course accessible for beginners. You will learn to use different tools and techniques to create drawings that convey volume and space, including creating a construction drawing, applying linear perspective, and understanding value systems. Renae will demonstrate how to observe and describe a three-dimensional form on a two-dimensional plane, helping you create compositions that appear to pop out of the page. Additionally, you’ll learn how to measure, create a plan for your drawing, and use different shades of tone to give your artwork even more depth and richness. By the end of this course, you’ll have gained valuable skills and techniques to become a skilled artist, whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your skills.

Throughout this course, explore our Interactive Courses format. Submit assignments via our Digital Campus or Jotform/email, and receive tailored feedback. Enhance your understanding with this interactive approach. Learn more: https://live.nma.art/interactive-courses/.