Charting Your Drawing Journey
Follow a thoughtfully structured progression that builds your artistic foundation step by step. Our program guides you from basic line work to confident artistic expression through proven teaching methods.
Learning Modules Overview
Each module builds on what you’ve already learned while introducing new concepts. Expect to devote about three weeks to each module, allowing time for practice and skill absorption.
Foundational Lines & Basic Shapes
We begin by gaining control over your pencil grip. You’ll explore how different grips influence line quality and practice creating consistent strokes. Basic geometric forms will serve as your building blocks.
- Line Weight Control
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Understanding Light & Shadow
Light helps convey volume on flat paper. You’ll study how light behaves and practice crafting convincing shadows using various shading techniques.
- Value Scales
- Cast Shadows
- Form Shadows
- Reflected Light
Perspective Fundamentals
Objects appear smaller as they recede. This module covers one-point and two-point perspective, helping you render believable spaces and forms.
- Horizon Lines
- Vanishing Points
- Foreshortening
- Spatial Relationships
Proportional Drawing
Getting proportions right makes drawings look believable. You’ll learn measurement techniques and practice seeing relationships between different parts of your subject.
- Comparative Measurement
- Negative Space
- Grid Methods
- Visual Triangulation
How Your Progress Is Tracked
Assessment isn’t about marks—it’s about understanding your current position and where you’re headed. We employ multiple methods to help you see your development and identify areas for focused practice.
Portfolio Reviews
Every four weeks, we review your recent work together. These conversations help identify patterns in your growth and highlight breakthroughs you might have missed.
Practical Skill Tests
Short, focused exercises let you demonstrate specific techniques. Think of them as friendly challenges—can you create smooth gradations? Draw a cube in perspective? These reveal your technical progress to both of us.
Peer Feedback Sessions
Sometimes fellow students spot things instructors miss. These structured group discussions teach you to analyze artwork constructively while gaining fresh viewpoints on your own work.
Self-Reflection Projects
You’ll document your artistic journey through written reflections and comparative studies. This metacognitive approach helps you become aware of your own learning process and artistic choices.