Art Class Volume 1 – Lessons 1-4: The Basics of Drawing

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Art Class DVD 1, The Basics of Drawing, will help your children hit the ground running as they learn the basics for creating a good drawing.

Lesson 1 – Tools of the Trade

Learn the basics of what makes a drawing. Master artist Pat Knepley demonstrates what you need to have on hand in your drawing “toolkit” to always be ready to draw.

Lesson 2 – It all starts with a line

The most fundamental element of all drawing is the line – but not all lines are alike! Learn about different line qualities and the most essential skill of drawing – contour drawing.

Lesson 3 – Contours and composition

Train your eyes and hands to be synchronized! You’ll learn some tips to place items in a drawing – or “composition” – to get the best results!

Lesson 4 – Draw what you see

You’ll take common everyday item – a shoe – as your subject for a completed contour drawing. This is a true test of whether you draw what you SEE or what you KNOW.