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Whatever it is you want to learn to draw, learn the:
- Perspective for it
- Life study related to it
- People and pose study related to it
- Light study for it (form, then volume, then placing shadows etc)
- Layouts/Panelling related to it, so copy comics (includes manga/manhwa/manhua)
- And (privately) copy from other artists related to it
- most importantly: draw cringe on purpose to help you get over the awkwardness and then go from there
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videos and playlists
books
- tutorial: charles bargue drawing course - archive.org
- color and light: a guide for the realist painter - james gurney
- marshallart.com's perspective lectures
- drawing on the right side of the brain - betty edwards
- anatomy: a complete guide for artists - sheppard
- anatomy for the artist - daniel carter & michael courtney
- atlas of human anatomy for the artist - peck
- colour: a workshop for artists and designers - hornung
- human anatomy the definitive visual guide - dk
websites
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EXAMPLE OF A CLASSICAL ART SCHOOL CURRICULUM (OR SOMETHING)
from: How to Self Assess Your Drawing Skills by Drawing Art Academy
russian children art schools:
- drawing. painting. composition. sculpture, decorative arts, and history of arts.
level 1
- how to sharpen a pencil the right way.
- how to hold a pencil with the candle grip.
- how to draw perfect lines both straight and curved
- how to hatch and cross hatch in layers
- how to measure relative proportions, alignments, and goals and cross points with a pencil
- how to draw simple flat geometric objects
- rules and principles of aerial and linear perspective
- one point and 2 point perspective
- principles of constructive drawing
- how to draw cubes
- how to draw ovals
- how to draw cylinders both standing and reclining
- how to draw simple geometrical objects in perspective
- how to draw cylindrical objects like vases, pots, and mugs
- how to draw manmade geometrical objects
- rules and 15 elements of composition
- golden proportions
- theory of contours
- proficient tonal rendering techniques
level 2/year 2
- classical orders (doric, ionic, corinthian)
- how to draw classical capitals
- how to draw simple still lifes with man made objects
- how to draw simple still lifes with simple organic objects
- how to draw animals
- how to draw draperies
- how to draw complex still lifes with draperies
- how to draw & render tonal values to reveal complex construction and aerial perspective
level 3
- how to draw interiors
- how to draw exteriors
- anatomy of a skull
- planes of a skull
- how to draw a skull
- how to draw an ecorche of a head
- muscular anatomy of a head
- proportions of a human head and face
- how to draw simple classical busts and head casts
- how to draw classical head casts with complex hair styles and facial hair
- how to draw full face and 3/4 view portraits
level 4
- how to draw a skeleton
- proportions of a human body
- how to draw an ecorche of an arm
- how to draw an ecorche of a hand
- how to draw an ecorche of a foot
- how to draw an ecorche of a leg
- how to draw an eorche of a torso
level 5
- how to draw classical canon figures
- both male and female ancient greek roman sculptures
- how to draw draped figures
- how to draw multi figure compositions
- how to draw portraits and figures of life models
during all 5 years of study, copying from photographs is strictly forbidden. this is because copying develops a different set of skills for those required for constructive drawing, and suppresses one's ability to learn good skills of drawing from life, memory, and imagination.
by the end of such a school, a studentess would have stronger art skills than the majority of graduates of contemporary art academies of europe and america. and be considered as a professional fine artist by western standards.
however, this level is not good enough to entre some of the best art academies in moscow and st petersburg, that is why such a graduate would take additional 2-3 year art courses to get prepared for entry exams. the description below is an approximation of an art academy's curriculums because every institution has its specifics and specialisations. it tells only about drawing, although art students have many other subjects.
level 6 (art academy year 1)
- how to draw complex still lifes
- how to draw interiors
- how to draw exteriors
- how to draw classical busts and full body sculptures with the full knowledge of human body anatomy, proportions, and constructions.
level 7 (year 2)
- deeper knowledge of skeletal and muscular anatomy of a human body, head, and face
- geometry, construction, and functionality of bones and joints.
- functionality and geometry of muscles, their origins and insertions
- life drawing. how to depict emotions in portraits.
level 8 (y3)
- how to tell a story about people by drawing the world around them.
- how to portray the inner world of a person and the artists personality
- how to draw double figure compositions to tell the story
- how to draw human figures in motion
- how to capture a moment
- drawing from memory and imagination.
level 9 (y4)
- how to draw multi figure compositions
- how to draw genre and historical artworks
level 10 (y5)
- how to express the artists inner world and point of view through realistic figurative art
- convey emotions
- tell a story
- deliver a philosophical message
how to self-assess your drawing skills if you have some gaps in topics at any level, your skills are at the previous step
for example if you have not fully covered the 15 elements of composition or principles of constructive drawing, you have the previous level. a complete beginner.
[elements of composition]
- unity
- focus
- balance
- symmetry
- proportions (including golden ratio)
- contrast
- statics
- dynamics
- movement
- rhythm
- pattern
- subordination
- influence
- links
- guidance
every next step requires proper knowledge and skills that must be gained at the previous levels. for example. to depict emotions in portrait, an artist has to have solid understanding of human head anatomy, its instruction and proportions, as well as the ability to draw lines as intended by the artists mind. not to mention the developed feeling of perspective both linear and aerial.
solving artistic tasks like telling the story, and expressing the artists POV requires a great set of skills, that have to be learned and practised for many years. this set of skills is what other people call "talent" but those who know how hard they had to work to get these skills fully comprehend that 98% of their success is due to good art education, hard work, and practice. not some "inborn talent" that makes their art wonderful.
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Example of a class on Colour & Light
THE CLASS
- Color, light, atmosphere, and mood- these are all elements that elevate a moment in a visual narrative from "just ok" to completely unforgettable and bursting with emotion. In this 7-week course, students will first learn the fundamentals of color and lighting, and then learn how to break those rules to make gorgeously stylized environment illustrations for feature film development and TV background painting.
THE TEACHER
- Hey, I’m Kat!
- Working with color and light makes me excited to get out of bed in the morning so I can’t wait to share my knowledge and passion with you!
- I’m currently a visual development artist on Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse.
- I've worked as a BG painter, vis dev artist and color designer on various TV and film projects at Dreamworks TV, Cartoon Network, Skydance, and Netflix, including Kipo & the Age of Wonderbeasts and Steven Universe Future.
CURRICULUM
WEEK 1: VALUE
- The fundamentals of value, contrast, and value grouping. We’ll learn about how value forms the foundation of color.
WEEK 2: HUE & SATURATION
- The fundamentals of hue and saturation, and how those components interact with value to create appealing color palettes.
WEEK 3: LIGHT & ATMOSPHERE
- A deep dive into the ways that light changes our perception of color, and how to compose images with a full understanding of lighting and atmosphere. We’ll learn about different times of day and different lighting conditions, and how to achieve them in our paintings.
WEEK 4: COMPOSITION
- This week, we’ll discover the role that color plays in directing the eye and conveying a narrative within a single image. You’ll leave with the tools of how to construct a solid composition using color, and how changing your hue and value structure can fundamentally alter the message of your painting.
WEEK 5: STYLIZED COLOR
- With a full understanding of the rules of observed color and light, this week we will proceed to break all of them. We will learn how to create stunning stylized color palettes and how to see colors where they don’t exist.
WEEK 6: NARRATIVE THROUGH COLOR & LIGHT
- The finale of the course will elevate everything we have learned into a grand conclusion: how to evoke emotion in a series of images from exploring different moods and lighting. We’ll study color keys and learn about the process of arriving at a color narrative when working on an animated film.
WEEK 7: INDUSTRY CRASH COURSE
- A crash course of information in the day-to-day of different industry jobs that focus heavily on color and light such as color design, TV background painting, and feature visdev. You’ll learn about daily routines, the work expected of these jobs, average salaries and my own personal experiences of working in the animation industry
FORMAT
- Each week's class will be composed of a 3 hour live lecture, demo and Q&A.
- Review Tier students will sign up for all-day review slots where I will do a personalized review of their work, including critique and paint-overs of their assignments. These reviews will be open for other students to watch if they wish.
- All classes and reviews will be recorded and available for students to download.
TIERS
GENERAL TIER: $399
- Admission to the weekly live classes and live Q&A participation
- Access to the class recordings and review sessions
- Invite to the class Discord server community, where students can communicate with me outside of class hours, share educational resources and info, and socialize.
REVIEW TIER: $799. LIMIT OF 10 SLOTS
- Everything in the general tier
- A pre-class private conversation where we will discuss your goals and what you hope to get out of the class. If you feel comfortable, you are also welcome to show me your body of work as well.
- A weekly half-hour live review and paintover of your homework. These reviews will be recorded and available for you to keep.
- After enrollment, live reviews will be available for signup in half hour blocks, from 9 AM - 2 PM PST on Saturdays, so that you can choose a review time that best works for you. The option of pre-recorded reviews will also be available for those who anticipate being unavailable during the time slots, and for those who prefer pre-recordings.
REQUIREMENTS
- Students must have prior familiarity with a digital drawing program. Photoshop is recommended as I will be teaching my personal workflow with that program, but students are welcome to use any program of their choice to complete their assignments.
- Some basic drawing knowledge will be required. Since this is a color focused class, we will not be learning the fundamentals of drawing and design. If you are already comfortable enough to draw from a photo you should be fine in this course.
DATE + TIME
- SPRING 2023 DATES: January 14 - February 25, 2023
- FALL 2023 DATES: August 26 - October 7, 2023
- TIME: Every Saturday, 2-5 PM PST
- LIVE REVIEW: 9 AM - 2 PM PST on Saturdays, sign-ups available to Review Tier students in half-hour blocks. The option of a pre-recorded review will also be available
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Example of an artist workshop course
Week 1
- Lecture: Gesture drawing and the element of process
- Homework: 100 gesture drawings (half should be from life, the other half from Old Masters drawings, paintings or sculptures). Choose 5 of your best gestures to submit for critique and instructor feedback.
Week 2
- Lecture: Connections, shape, and understanding the skeletal landmarks. Differences in gender, range, and mechanics of movement, and design of the bones.
- Homework: 25 construction drawings. Choose 2 for critique.
Week 3
- Lecture: Head drawing, skeletal construction, design, and anatomy of the human head.
- Homework: 25 head constructions. Choose 2 for critique.
Week 4 and 5
- Lecture: Muscles: Torso/Trunk. Placing the anatomical shapes of the upper and lower torso based off of the understanding of the skeletal landmarks.
- Homework: 25 construction drawings per week. Choose 2 for critique per week.
Week 6
- Lecture: Structure and Anatomy of the Leg and Foot
- Homework: 25 leg and pelvis constructions. Choose 2 for critique.
Week 7
- Lecture: Structure, design, and anatomy of the upper arm and shoulder
- Homework: 25 shoulder and arm constructions. Develop the anatomy of the upper arms together with the anatomy of the upper torso. Choose 2 for critique.
Week 8
- Lecture: The structure, construction, and design of the forearm and hand
- Homework: 25 shoulder and arm constructions. Develop the anatomy of the upper arms together with the anatomy of the forearms. Choose 2 for critique.
Required Materials
- Pencils, charcoals, sketchbook, laptop with graphics tablet and photoshop installed.
Lessons scheduled
- Mondays: 17:00 - 21:00
- Starts on: May 16th
- Ends on: July 4th
Cost (At the time of writing in 2016)
- The cost of this 2 months course is 600€ VAT included
jan 20 2024 +