Specialization in Pencil & Charcoal Drawing

Course summary

• M1: Introduction

  • Introduction

  • Influences | Juan Perednik

  • My Sources of Inspiration | Sim Sim

  • Influences | Jono Dry

  • Influences | Gonzalo Ibáñez

  • Influences | Sam Brisley

• M2: Pencil Portraits: Light, Shadow, and Proportion

  • What Is Realism in Drawing?

  • How to Choose a Reference Photo?

  • The Materials

  • What Is the Abstract Structure and What Is It For?

  • Character Drawing

  • How Light and Shadow Work 1

  • How Light and Shadow Work 2

  • Thumbnail Sketches

  • First Layers of Shading of the Drawing

  • Blending: Composition and Movement

  • Retouching and Documentation of the Process

  • Drawing Analysis

• M3: Introduction to Charcoal Drawing Techniques

  • His Own Story

  • The Medium

  • The History of Art

  • Sketchbooks and Travel Notebooks

  • Personal Data Bank

  • The Material

  • Taming the Technique

  • Find a Topic

  • Charcoal Drawing Methods

  • First Layer

  • Lights and Shadows

  • Forms

  • Details

  • Digitize and Share Your Work

  • Draw, Draw and Draw Again

• M4: Hyperrealism with Graphite Pencil

  • Graphite Pencil Basics

  • Paper

  • Manipulating Graphite 1

  • Manipulating Graphite 2

  • Conceptualization

  • Photography for Reference

  • Creating a Composite Image

  • Using the Grid Method

  • Mapping and Outline

  • Working in Sections 1

  • Working in Sections 2

  • Advanced Techniques Applying Graphite and Techniques 1

  • Advanced Techniques Applying Graphite and Techniques 2

  • Advanced Techniques Applying Graphite and Techniques 3

  • Detailing 1

  • Detailing 2

  • Detailing 3

  • Detailing 4

  • Final Touches

  • Finding the Balance

  • Overcoming Creative Blocks

  • Continuous Learning and Improvement

• M5: Architectural Illustration with Watercolor

  • Basics of Perspective Drawing

  • The Architectural Motif

  • Drawing and Practical Notes

  • Materials and Work Area

  • The Consistency of the Pigment and Its Application

  • Brush Stroke Technique

  • Basics of Light Capture

  • Tonal Value and Shape Unification

  • Light study

  • 3 Layer Method

  • Stage Lights

  • Shadow Stage

  • Final Details and Adjustments Stage

• M6: Artistic Portrait Drawing: Capture Authentic Expressions

  • Materials

  • Behaviour of Light

  • Limited Value Drawing 1

  • Limited Value Drawing 2

  • Choosing a Reference Image

  • Lay In Proportions and Structure

  • Eyes and Nose

  • Mouth and Ears

  • Shadow Mapping

  • Five Value Drawing

  • Hair

  • Edges

  • Details and Finishing Touches

  • Sharing Your Work and Continuing Your Studies