The Art & Science of Drawing / SHADING FUNDAMENTALS
Why take this course?
🎨 Master the Power of Light and Shadow in Your Drawings with "The Art & Science of Drawing / SHADING FUNDAMENTALS" 🚀
Course Overview:
Are you ready to transform your drawings from flat sketches into three-dimensional works of art using light and shadow? In this comprehensive course, renowned instructor Brent Eviston will guide you through the fundamental principles of shading that every artist should master. By understanding how light interacts with basic forms—sphere, cylinder, and cube—you'll learn to render complex subjects with dramatic effects that capture depth and dimension.
Why Take This Course?
- 🧪 Understand the Science Behind Shading: Dive into the physics of light and shadow to enhance your artistic techniques.
- ✨ Explore the Artistic Expression: Discover how light can be used as an artist's tool to evoke emotion and create a focal point in your drawings.
- 🔍 Learn at Your Own Pace: With daily video lessons and practice exercises, you can develop your skills one step at a time.
- 🎉 Accessible and Insightful: This course is packed with powerful insights that are typically reserved for advanced art academies.
Course Highlights:
- Daily Lessons: A year of daily drawing inspiration to keep you engaged and progressing.
- Clear Instructions: Easy-to-follow guidance on essential drawing skills, perfect for both beginners and seasoned artists.
- Fundamental Volumes: Learn to shade the sphere, cylinder, and cube—the building blocks of all objects.
- Complex Subjects Made Simple: After mastering the basics, apply your new skills to more intricate drawings.
- Preparation for Advanced Techniques: This course is a solid foundation for further study in painting and figure drawing.
Course Structure:
- Daily Video Lessons: One new lesson each day introduces essential drawing skills.
- Practice, Practice, Practice: Engage with practical exercises to reinforce what you've learned.
- Progressive Learning: Start with the basics and gradually work your way into more complex subjects.
Prerequisite Series: This course is part of an 8-part series designed to take you from a complete beginner to a confident artist. If you're starting out, follow the recommended order to build a strong foundation:
- Basic Skills
- Dynamic Mark Making
- Form & Space
- Measuring & Proportion
- Contours
- Shading Fundamentals 🖌️ (This Course!)
- Shading: Beyond the Basics
- Advanced Techniques
Who is This Course For?
- Aspiring artists looking to master the fundamentals of shading.
- Current artists aiming to refine their techniques and add a new dimension to their work.
- Anyone interested in learning how to effectively use light and shadow to enhance visual storytelling.
Join Brent Eviston in "The Art & Science of Drawing / SHADING FUNDAMENTALS" today, and embark on an artistic journey that will transform the way you see and draw light and shadow! 🌟
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Comidoc Review
Our Verdict
Rated 4.78 out of 5 stars and taken by over 15000 students, the Shading Fundamentals course from The Art & Science of Drawing series is an excellent resource for those looking to understand and master light and shadow concepts in their drawings. While there are certain drawbacks such as the need for additional sources for clearer visuals of shading patterns and more in-depth exploration of various viewpoints, Brent Eviston's teaching style, clear definitions, step-by-step instruction, and his high-quality computer graphics compensate for these shortcomings. Enhancing your drawing skills with this course is certainly worth the investment despite its brevity.
What We Liked
- The course offers clear and simple instructions on how to draw basic volumes using dramatic light and shadow.
- It covers the fundamental concepts of shading in a comprehensive manner with practical demonstrations.
- Brent Eviston's teaching style is highly comprehensible, building knowledge from the ground up.
- The course has helped many students understand the drawing and shading process better, enabling them to practice effectively.
Potential Drawbacks
- Some students may face difficulty in observing and identifying various lines of shadows on wooden models used in demos.
- There is a lack of multiple viewpoints of figures and lighting conditions in the course content.
- The course length might be considered too short by some students, especially given its importance as a foundational skill of shading and observation.
- A few students found it unsettling to watch lessons with a black screen.