Basic Sketching/Drawing
Drawing has been the very foundation
of all art. You will learn how to draw by
using pencils on paper. You will use the
direct observation method to do
sketching/drawing of still life.
Practical exercises include drawing in
line and tone, develop an
understanding of relationships between
subjects, perspective, proportion,
design and composition.
This course is helpful for those who
plan to take up painting lessons in
future. It is also for those who just like
to learn drawing so to use the skill in
making art.
The recommended number of sessions
is 12 to 48 sessions for beginners for
Basic Sketching/Drawing using still life
for practice. You may continue to learn,
practice and develop your drawing skills
and techniques with the artist according
to your level of engagement and
development intention.
You shall learn, practice and develop
progressively the following topics and
elements:
Seeing
Recording
Lines
Vertical and horizon lines
Straight lines, slant and curve lines
Long lines, short lines, thick lines and
thin lines
Shapes
Forms
Light and shade (Light and dark)
Light and shadow
Drawing in line and tone
Outlines
Contour drawing
Contour line. Hatched line. Implied line
Shading technique, blending technique
Different effects of lines
Rendering Volume
Tonal rendering
Value scale
Simple to complicated cross-hatching
Cross-hatching
Learn about sphere
Proportions
Perspective
Space and distance
Edges, smooth, soft, hard, rough
Textures, the surface quality of objects
Making marks for texture
Smooth texture and roughly texture
Shading with textured marks
Hard, soft, smooth, rough effects
Transparent and reflective effects
Relationship in size between subjects
Positive and negative space
Contrast
Lines and pencil marks/ direction of
strokes
Marks making
Quick drawing
Draw what you love
Composition
I feel what makes a good drawing is the cleverly use and practice of the following elements: lines, shapes, forms, light, dark and shadow, tones (value), tonal rendering, shading techniques and blending techniques, Simple to complicated hatching, personal techniques and skills, proportion, perspective, texture, smooth, rough, hard edge, soft edge, space, composition, contrast, relationship between subject, marks and directions of strokes, personal feeling and emotion of expression. And a lot of practice with the chosen art materials and media.Achieve: Basic sketching and drawing
knowledge and experience. Quick
sketches of various subjects.
Completion of still life drawing.
What next: You can continue to book for
any number of lessons you like for your
sketching and drawing practices, so to
achieve a higher level of proficiency in
sketching and drawing.
You shall develop seeing and recording
ability and expression skills in all
elements, including proportions,
perspective, textures, lines and tones
and develop drawing from memory and
imagination.
Finally, you achieve the ability to draw
what you wish to draw and you draw it
well!
Acrylic Painting
Beginners, as well as those with some
experience, are welcome.
You will learn to paint with acrylic medium and learn to use art materials effectively and to mix your colours well. You will be guided for techniques to achieve various visual effects. Besides practical exercises to investigate colours, lines, shapes, form, volume, light, texture and others, you will learn to develop skills to paint and to complete still life and Landscape painting. Finally, you get to enjoy the freedom of expression in creating your original acrylic paintings either by direct observation, studies made from photos and visual references or visual impression through your own experiences, feelings and thoughts, ideas, dreams and imagination. The recommended number of sessions is from 12 to 48 sessions or more sessions depending on your intended level of practice. You shall learn and understand about painting with acrylic medium progressively through practical experience. Acrylic materials and tools Canvas, canvas panel, paper, etc Paints, a basic set of colours Brushes, painting knives Medium glossy or matt and varnish Handling of materials know your colours Learn to mix the colours you want Tint, tone and shade Colours (Hue) Value (lightness and darkness of a colours) Colours wheel Primary colours, secondary colours, tertiary( intermediate) colours Direct experience with colours Applying and layering paints Record your colours Gray. Buy or mix. Black, white Grayscale Complementary colours How to make your colours beautiful Intensity chrome of colours (brightness or dullness of colours) Cool colours and warm colours Blending technique and effects How to save cost Using medium gel and paste The texture on the surface Representational painting to non- representational painting Still life painting and Landscape painting. Develop a powerful composition and have a great colour for your painting using various art elements and design principles. Achieve: You shall be able to paint with acrylic medium and enjoy the freedom of expression in creating your painting either from your observation and experiences, feelings and thoughts, ideas, dreams or imagination, or your photos or visual references. What next: You can continue to book for any number of painting sessions for Acrylic Painting for Improver or Painting with the Artist if you wish. You shall be able to investigate and develop skills or to further progress your artistic practice at any level and to enjoy art making and freedom of expression with acrylic medium. Levels Basic The course is designed for learners who have limited or no prior knowledge in the subject area. The course covers basic knowledge and application. Intermediate The course is designed for learners who have some working knowledge of the subject area. The course covers knowledge and application at a more complex level. Advanced The course is designed for experienced practitioners who wish to deepen their skills in the specialised area. The course covers complex and specialised topics. Link Commonly Asked Questions Drawing and Painting LessonsDRAWING AND PAINTING LESSONS
Basic Sketching/Drawing
Drawing has been the very
foundation of all art. You will learn
how to draw by using pencils on
paper. You will use the direct
observation method to do
sketching/drawing of still life.
Practical exercises include drawing in
line and tone, develop an
understanding of relationships
between subjects, perspective,
proportion, design and composition.
This course is helpful for those who
plan to take up painting lessons in
future. It is also for those who just
like to learn drawing so to use the
skill in making art.
The recommended number of
sessions is 12 to 48 sessions for
beginners for Basic
Sketching/Drawing using still life for
practice. You may continue to learn,
practice and develop your drawing
skills and techniques with the artist
according to your level of
engagement and development
intention.
You shall learn, practice and develop
progressively the following topics and
elements:
Seeing
Recording
Lines
Vertical and horizon lines
Straight lines, slant and curve lines
Long lines, short lines, thick lines and
thin lines
Shapes
Forms
Light and shade (Light and dark)
Light and shadow
Drawing in line and tone
Outlines
Contour drawing
Contour line. Hatched line. Implied
line
Shading technique, blending
technique
Different effects of lines
Rendering Volume
Tonal rendering
Value scale
Simple to complicated cross-hatching
Cross-hatching
Learn about sphere
Proportions
Perspective
Space and distance
Edges, smooth, soft, hard, rough
Textures, the surface quality of
objects
Making marks for texture
Smooth texture and roughly texture
Shading with textured marks
Hard, soft, smooth, rough effects
Transparent and reflective effects
Relationship in size between subjects
Positive and negative space
Contrast
Lines and pencil marks/ direction of
strokes
Marks making
Quick drawing
Draw what you love
Composition
I feel what makes a good drawing is the cleverly use and practice of the following elements: lines, shapes, forms, light, dark and shadow, tones (value), tonal rendering, shading techniques and blending techniques, Simple to complicated hatching, personal techniques and skills, proportion, perspective, texture, smooth, rough, hard edge, soft edge, space, composition, contrast, relationship between subject, marks and directions of strokes, personal feeling and emotion of expression. And a lot of practice with the chosen art materials and media.Achieve: Basic sketching and drawing
knowledge and experience. Quick
sketches of various subjects.
Completion of still life drawing.
What next: You can continue to book
for any number of lessons you like
for your sketching and drawing
practices, so to achieve a higher level
of proficiency in sketching and
drawing.
You shall develop seeing and
recording ability and expression skills
in all elements, including
proportions, perspective, textures,
lines and tones and develop drawing
from memory and imagination.
Finally, you achieve the ability to
draw what you wish to draw and you
draw it well!
Acrylic Painting
Beginners, as well as those with
some experience, are welcome.
You will learn to paint with acrylic medium and learn to use art materials effectively and to mix your colours well. You will be guided for techniques to achieve various visual effects. Besides practical exercises to investigate colours, lines, shapes, form, volume, light, texture and others, you will learn to develop skills to paint and to complete still life and Landscape painting. Finally, you get to enjoy the freedom of expression in creating your original acrylic paintings either by direct observation, studies made from photos and visual references or visual impression through your own experiences, feelings and thoughts, ideas, dreams and imagination. The recommended number of sessions is from 12 to 48 sessions or more sessions depending on your intended level of practice. You shall learn and understand about painting with acrylic medium progressively through practical experience. Acrylic materials and tools Canvas, canvas panel, paper, etc Paints, a basic set of colours Brushes, painting knives Medium glossy or matt and varnish Handling of materials know your colours Learn to mix the colours you want Tint, tone and shade Colours (Hue) Value (lightness and darkness of a colours) Colours wheel Primary colours, secondary colours, tertiary( intermediate) colours Direct experience with colours Applying and layering paints Record your colours Gray. Buy or mix. Black, white Grayscale Complementary colours How to make your colours beautiful Intensity chrome of colours (brightness or dullness of colours) Cool colours and warm colours Blending technique and effects How to save cost Using medium gel and paste The texture on the surface Representational painting to non- representational painting Still life painting and Landscape painting. Develop a powerful composition and have a great colour for your painting using various art elements and design principles. Achieve: You shall be able to paint with acrylic medium and enjoy the freedom of expression in creating your painting either from your observation and experiences, feelings and thoughts, ideas, dreams or imagination, or your photos or visual references. What next: You can continue to book for any number of painting sessions for Acrylic Painting for Improver or Painting with the Artist if you wish. You shall be able to investigate and develop skills or to further progress your artistic practice at any level and to enjoy art making and freedom of expression with acrylic medium. Levels Basic The course is designed for learners who have limited or no prior knowledge in the subject area. The course covers basic knowledge and application. Intermediate The course is designed for learners who have some working knowledge of the subject area. The course covers knowledge and application at a more complex level. Advanced The course is designed for experienced practitioners who wish to deepen their skills in the specialised area. The course covers complex and specialised topics. Link Commonly Asked Questions Drawing and Painting LessonsDRAWING AND
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