Learn To Draw: 3 Approaches To Measuring + Proportion

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Mel Rye

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1 - Introduction

1 - 00-Class-Resource.pdf

1 - Introduction.mp4

02:49

2 - Class Overview.mp4

03:04

3 - Tools Materials.mp4

01:45

4 - About Measuring Proportion.mp4

06:32

2 - Project 1 Drawing From A Reference Photo Using Sighting Techniques

5 - Drawing From A Reference Photo Using A Grid.mp4

08:24

6 - Project 1 DEMO.mp4

12:38

3 - Project 2 Drawing An Object From Life Using A Viewfinder

7 - Drawing An Object From Life Using A Viewfinder.mp4

09:08

8 - Project 2 DEMO.mp4

07:58

4 - Project 3 Drawing A Still life Using Sighting Techniques

9 - Drawing A Still Life Using Sighting Techniques.mp4

09:44

10 - Project 3 DEMO Part 1.mp4

10:12

11 - Project 3 DEMO Part 2.mp4

07:21

12 - Project 3 DEMO Part 3.mp4

05:48

5 - Wrapping Up

13 - What Next.mp4

02:01

14 - Thank You.mp4

01:34

Description

In this drawing for beginners class, I will walk you through 3 different approaches to drawing with accurate proportions

What You'll Learn?

Learn how to measure and draw with accurate proportions using 3 different methods, to improve the accuracy of your drawing
Learn the fundamentals of measuring and proportion in drawing, and why they are important
Understand how to use the grid method with a reference photo in order to create a drawing with accurate proportions
Create a viewfinder, and use it to draw from a real object, achieving correct proportions
Learn the 3 main sighting techniques, and how to use them together to construct a drawing of a simple still life, whilst drawing with realistic proprtions

Who is this for?

Complete beginners to drawing, or those who have not drawn for a while

Anyone interested in improving the accuracy of the proportions in their drawings

Beginner artists interested in building their technical skills

What You Need to Know?

No prior drawing experience is needed

You will need a pencil, some paper, an eraser, a ruler, a pair of scissors (or scalpel and cutting mat), some thread and some sticky tape

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Description
Being able to understand measuring and proportion is an essential skill when you are learning to draw - whether you want to draw realistically, or play with exaggerated proportions to develop your style.
As a beginner, weâ€™re often more comfy drawing from reference photographs, and the transition to drawing from life can feel like a daunting task. This class is structured in such a way that we will bridge the gap between drawing from 2D references and drawing from life, whilst investigating how to ensure we are achieving accurate proportions in the process.
Weâ€™re going to do this by using three different approaches to using measuring and proportion techniques in 3 mini projects: You can follow along with one, two or all three projects!

What You Will Learn
We will begin by going over the fundamentals and theory of what proportion and measuring in drawing is, and why it is important
Next we will tackle our first project and use the grid technique to work from a reference photo to produce a drawing with accurate proportions
Then we will progress to working from a single object to draw from for our second project, using the viewfinder technique to help us draw this accurately
Finally we will move onto our third project where we will tackle a simple still life of 3 objects, using a variety of sighting techniques
What You Will Need
The materials for this class are super simple:
A Pencil
A few sheets of paper
An eraser
A ruler
A pair of scissors / scalpel and cutting mat
Some thread (or dental floss will do the trick!)
Sticky tape
This class is aimed at beginners or those with a little drawing experience, or even more experienced artists who would like a refresher on measuring and proportion techniques.
Who this course is for:
Complete beginners to drawing, or those who have not drawn for a while
Anyone interested in improving the accuracy of the proportions in their drawings
Beginner artists interested in building their technical skills

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Hey there, I'm Mel!I create colorful fun and playful art. Teaching is very much part of who I am and I adore sharing the things I’ve picked up so far on my creative journey.I specialise in teaching drawing for beginners, art-making for mindfulness and self-care and Adobe Photoshop for beginners. I have taught thousands of students over the years, and my students often comment on my ability to break down complex subjects and communicate them in a way which is accessible to everyone.You can find my work in progress, BTS, creative tips, advice and tutorials on Instagram and YouTube, and you are warmly invited to join my FREE creative community on Facebook where we share feedback, tips and resources for those interested in mindful Art and drawing for beginners.

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