In this course youll learn how to draw using dramatic light and shadow. All form, no matter how complex, follows a basic set of shading principles. By understanding how light operates on the fundamental volumes of the sphere, cylinder and cube, youll be able to realistically shade and render basic forms andbe prepared to draw and shade more complex subjects. Its essential that every artist and creative professional know and be able to use these powerful shading techniques. This course is a perfect prerequisite to painting and figure drawing. THE ART & SCIENCE of DRAWINGis a remarkable program that will teach you how to draw one day at a time. The program is simple, each day youll watch one video lesson that will introduce an essential drawing skill, and then do the recommended practice. THE ART & SCIENCE of DRAWINGis overflowing with powerful insights into the drawing process and offers some of the clearest, most accessible drawing instruction available. Many of the tools and techniques you’ll learn here are rarely seen outside of private art academies. This course is the seventhinstallment of an 8-part series. If you’re a beginner, we recommend going through the entire series in the following order: Basic Skills Dynamic Mark Making Form & Space Measuring & Proportion Contours Shading Fundamentals Shading: Beyond the BasicsIf you’ve got some drawing experience, feel free to mix and match The Art & Science of Drawingcourses to suit your personal needs as an artist!
