This is a student/teacher interactive course, not just videos. I love to see my student's artwork and offer constructive criticism. You will not be left in the lurch to figure things out yourself. It's designed to be simple and interesting. You will have a simple, easy to understand printable book included.

This course is designed to teach you the way the old masters learned, you will use the same drawing course Vincent Van Gogh and Pablo Picasso did. Vincent Van Gogh completed this course in 1880-1881, but Gogh always wanted to keep improving so he did the course again 10 years later. This shows without a doubt that he believed in the course, appreciated the course, and saw results.

However, we will incorporate modern technology to learn faster and create more accurate art. First, you will develop really good drawing skills. Then we will attempt family portraits and master replicas. This course will take you from beginner or intermediate to advanced. The intensive course will teach you essential drawing skills including proportion and values. It will help you master light and shadows as well as composition and shading. You will learn to make drawings look 3D, use proper line weight, as well as a smooth gradient (transition of shades.) You will learn how to make a drawing bigger than your source photo, both the traditional way and with modern technology.

You will also learn how to compose an interesting piece, using things like leading lines, symmetry, and the rule of thirds. You will learn some basic photography and composition so you can take good pictures for your source photo.