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Enrichment • Series

Realism Drawing Classes: Learning to Draw the World but Better

Prisha R

Series Details

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This series ended on August 2, 2022. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

Series Details

About

I plan to cover the basic principles, as well as tips I have learned along the way, in mastering realism (subjects being people and animals) and developing those drawings to look better than real life. We will have 6 main sections of the class: introduction/drawing composition, basics for realism in graphite, basics for realism in color, enhancing realism in graphite, enhancing realism in color, and final project assignment/worktime/presentation.
Learners should expect to actively be drawing each class, using a sketchbook/white printer paper, pencil (2B is recommended but HB absolutely works), and colored pencils (I will be using Prismacolor but even Crayola is fine as long as it is 24+ count). Learners should also have access to a good eraser (kneaded is best but pencil cap eraser + big eraser duo totally works), sharpener, ruler, photography device can take and display pictures, and flat, well-lit surface to work on.

Tutor Qualifications

I absolutely adore drawing and have been doing summer art classes for the past 2 years. I'm especially experienced in graphite and colored pencils and love drawing people, animals, and flowers, though I do dabble in the occasional landscape!

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

The only sessions that are mandatory are the introduction/composition session, the final project launch, and the final project completion/presentation. The other sessions (basics, enhancing, and worktime) are all up to your own discretion to attend, though they will be laden in lessons and tips to aid in drawing your final project.

If you decide to attend an enhancing session, keep note that it will build off of skills practiced in the basics session of that medium. Therefore, make sure to attend the basics session or have experience in drawing in realism with that medium to be successful in the enhancing session.

These rules make sure that everyone comes out of this series with a finished product that they are proud of, showcasing all that they have learnt. However, amendments and accommodations may be made for those with schedule conflicts if they contact me.

Dates

July 25 - August 2

Learners

21 / 30

Total Sessions

About the Tutor

I'm a senior in high school with a passion for tutoring and volunteering! I've taught math classes from 6th grade - Math 3, ELA classes, and even art classes. I look forward to getting to tutor here, especially in SAT Reading, Writing, and Math!

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Upcoming Sessions

Past Sessions

Jul

Session 1

Orientation

Mon Jul 25, 2022, 10:30 PM

Today, we're getting to know everyone and their drawing preferences before delving into a mini lesson on piece composition and photography (specifically for people and animals). Try to have a have some sort of camera handy to practice taking pictures (though if you don't have a camera, online pictures can be used to practice composition too). Be ready to take lots of notes! 
It would be lovely if you could turn your camera on to showcase your work and get detailed advice, but it is not required.

Jul

Session 2

Enrichment

Tue Jul 26, 2022, 9:00 PM

Today, we'll learning all about the basics of realism with graphite! Proportion help (specifically with humans and animals), line weight/thickness, drawing process, and shading will all be covered in lesson form and practice exercises. Make sure to bring a sketchbook/white printer paper, a graphite pencil (preferably 2B but HB is fine), an eraser (preferably kneaded but pencil eraser + big eraser is fine), and a ruler for some fun drawing practice!
It would be lovely if you could turn your camera on to showcase your work and get detailed advice, but it is not required.

Jul

Session 3

Enrichment

Wed Jul 27, 2022, 9:00 PM

Today, we'll be learning all about enhancing our graphite drawings! Feature exaggeration, playing with style and texture, and playing with light and shadow to give different effects/moods will all be covered in lesson form and practice exercises. Make sure to bring a sketchbook/white printer paper, a graphite pencil (preferably 2B but HB is fine), an eraser (preferably kneaded but pencil eraser + big eraser is fine), and a ruler for some fun drawing practice!
It would be lovely if you could turn your camera on to showcase your work and get detailed advice, but it is not required.

Jul

Session 4

Enrichment

Thu Jul 28, 2022, 9:00 PM

Today, we'll learning all about the basics of realism with colored pencil! Proportion help (specifically with humans and animals), drawing process, color theory, shading, and burnishing will all be covered in lesson form and practice exercises. Make sure to bring a sketchbook/white printer paper, a pencil (any will be fine), an eraser (any will be fine), colored pencils (preferably Prismacolor, but any colored pencil set with 24+ count is fine), and a ruler for some fun drawing practice!
It would be lovely if you could turn your camera on to showcase your work and get detailed advice, but it is not required.

Jul

Session 5

Enrichment

Fri Jul 29, 2022, 9:00 PM

Today, we'll be learning all about enhancing our colored pencil drawings! Feature exaggeration, playing with light and shadow to give different effects/moods, pushing subtle colors, and using color theory to give different effects/moods will all be covered in lesson form and practice exercises. Make sure to bring a sketchbook/white printer paper, a pencil (any will be fine), an eraser (any will be fine), colored pencils (preferably Prismacolor, but any colored pencil set with 24+ count is fine), and a ruler for some fun drawing practice!
It would be lovely if you could turn your camera on to showcase your work and get detailed advice, but it is not required.

Session 6

Enrichment

Fri Jul 29, 2022, 10:15 PM

Today, we launch our final project! I'll give a very brief crash course of all of the lessons thus far, some extra tips, and some advice based on what I have seen from people over the week. I will then give you the assignment and be available for around 10-20 minutes for questions and concerns.

Aug

Session 7

Enrichment

Mon Aug 1, 2022, 9:00 PM

Today is a work session/office hours for the final project assigned on July 29th. Feel free to quietly work, chat about your drawing, ask for tips/critique, and get advice from myself and your peers!

Aug

Session 8

Enrichment

Tue Aug 2, 2022, 9:00 PM

Today is the final session of this series, and the most fun! We will review projects, so try to be able to use your camera to show your project. However, it is not required, and you can describe the project to us as well. I'll offer plenty of constructive critique and tips, and so will your peers. I hope you love your final drawing and took something valuable away from this series!

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