Sketchbooking for Beginners: Learn to Draw Your Surroundings
A course by Maximiliano Vera Herrera , Illustrator
Overcome your fear of the blank page and learn the fundamentals of drawing any object like a pro
For illustrator Max Vera, always having a sketchbook on hand has opened up a lot of unexpected doors, from making friends to finding work and even traveling. In this online course, he teaches you how to draw by recreating your surroundings and introduces you to your new best friend—the pocket sketchbook.
With Max as your guide, learn the basic principles of sketching to distill what you see into images on paper and draw anything you want. Practice new techniques, explore your creativity, and discover the possibilities of carrying your art with you wherever you go.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 17 downloads
- 97% positive reviews (111)
- 4,566 students
- 13 lessons (2h 29m)
- 17 additional resources (7 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Fill the first few pages of your sketchbook with drawings that range in difficulty.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who's interested in learning to draw, regardless of their skill level.
Requirements and materials
No previous knowledge is required for this course; it's open to anyone who's looking to have fun while learning to draw.
All you need is a notebook and a pencil, or any other drawing tool. Additional materials include an aerosol fixative to preserve your work and your phone to take pictures for social media.
Reviews
Maximiliano Vera Herrera
A course by Maximiliano Vera Herrera
Max Vera is a professional illustrator who has collaborated with a range of studios from around the world on editorial projects, animation backgrounds, and character design. Although much of his work is produced digitally, his favorite kind of drawing is done on the street, or in museums, where he always finds something interesting to depict in his sketchbooks.
Over the course of his career, he has worked with brands throughout South America and the United States. He has also participated in group exhibitions such as Muerte Lenta, PlayFair, and Cartoon Madness.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Equipment and Theory
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Basic Materials
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The Basics: Shapes, Shades, and Proportion
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Tips for the Presentation of the Sketchbook
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U3
How To Start a Sketchbook?
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Drawing Things You Like
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Simple Drawings
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More Complex Drawings
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Drawing a Stage
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Creating Basic Compositions
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U4
Final Tips
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Color Details
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From Paper to Internet
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Drawing in Community
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FP
Final project
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Sketchbooking for Beginners: Learn to Draw Your Surroundings
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Excelente curso me encanta
La verdad me ha gustado desde la presentación que hace, mostrando sus trabajos, progresos y sus influencias artísticas, me he dado cuenta como es importante no ver el dibujo como complicado que a cada rato tienes que hacer dibujos profesionales y con terminados perfectos. Muchas gracias, Maximiliano, he retomado el dibuj, después de años sin tocar mis libretas y herramientas. :)
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cute n short :)
Good course for a beginners who don't have much time to spend on theory. Great sketchbooking tips!