Drawing and Illustration Basics: A 3-Part Series
Beginner | 3 hours 12 min
Drawing and Illustration Basics: Drawing Simple Shapes
00:38
00:59
05:00
07:42
18:29
17:22
Drawing and Illustration Basics: Drawing Trickier Shapes and Adding Color
00:38
01:51
22:44
09:55
12:10
13:54
13:17
Drawing and Illustration Basics: Making Conversational Artwork
01:28
00:52
08:46
16:33
07:57
26:10
06:06
Taught by Heather Ross
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Heather Ross’s philosophy is that everything begins with a simple idea and a sketch – and with enough practice, anyone can draw. In this three-part course, you will begin by learning how to draw everyday objects with pencil and paper, and then throughout the course you’ll learn how to render and add color to more complex shapes. By the end of the course, you’ll be drawing multi-faceted illustrations and learning how to think (and create) like an illustrator.
Here’s what you’ll need:

Drawing and Illustration Basics: Drawing Simple Shapes

  • Pencils (Heather uses Palomino Blackwing pencils and Papermate #2 mechanical pencils)
  • Kneaded eraser
  • Pencil sharpener
  • Drawing paper with a little bit of weight
  • Washi Tape and drawing board (optional)
  • Everyday objects to draw (like an apple, paperclips, thread spools, clothespins, thumbtacks, safety pins, and flowers)

Drawing and Illustration Basics: Drawing Trickier Shapes and Adding Color

  • Everyday objects to draw and paint (Heather uses ranunculus, a potted plant, and strawberries)
  • Glass of water
  • Paper towels
  • Gouache paints in a variety of colors
  • Watercolor paintbrushes (up to size 8)
  • Pencils (Heather uses Palomino Blackwing pencils and Papermate #2 mechanical pencils)
  • Kneaded eraser
  • Pencil sharpener
  • Black brush pen
  • Watercolor paper
  • Mixed media paper

Drawing and Illustration Basics: Making Conversational Artwork

  • Same as for part 2 plus
  • iPad or digital camera
Downloads:
Learn how to:
  • Think and create like an illustrator
  • Draw everyday objects 
  • Add color and create complex shapes
  • Draw multi-faceted illustrations

What you’ll get:
  • 17 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
  • Detailed supply list
  • Step-by-step instruction by expert instructor Heather Ross
  • The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students
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Drawing and Illustration Basics: A 3-Part Series Reviews
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Janice Main
I learned a lot! Heather is a great teacher.
April 8, 2024
 
Debora Shon
Great examples and tips and tricks. Thankyou Heather for sharing your artistic knowledge with us! Superb!
March 23, 2024
 
susan keating
I really did enjoy watching this class. I learned a lot about drawing and illustration ,hope to continue learning.
March 12, 2024