Subject: NEW CLASS! A beginner's guide to better drawings
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To: "Robert" <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2016 01:34:42 -0700 (PDT)

Train Your Brain: Exercises for More Realistic Drawings| View Online

Train Your Brain: Exercises for More Realistic Drawings
When you're starting out, the toughest part about drawing can be making your hands and eyes work in harmony. But I'm here to help you bring the two together! Hi, I'm art enthusiast Kateri Ewing. Join me in my online Craftsy class See Better, Draw Better: Exercises for Beginners and learn to recreate the world around you more realistically than
ever.

During class, I'll walk you through a series of fun, hands–on exercises that will help you close the gap between what you actually see and what your brain tells you that you see. Along the way, we'll practice some simple subjects and even tackle a fun bird drawing. And if you have any questions, you can ask me anytime in our virtual classroom.

I'll start class by explaining exactly what I mean when I say learning to "see better." Then I'll guide you through some important tools, and we'll end the first lesson with a blind contour exercise. You'll leave the lesson with a good sense of some of the challenges students can face.

For more realistic drawings, it's important to let loose a little. That's why I'll help you unwind in our next lesson, as you get your hands and eyes in sync with some gestural drawings. I'll also share a variety of mark–making techniques you can add to your toolbox.

But letting loose is just the beginning — contrast is key too! In the next lesson we'll move step by step through important techniques for working with charcoal, so you can stay in the right tonal range. Then see how to do a reductive drawing by identifying a light source, pulling out highlights and adding details.

As we move on, it's time for shadow shaping. Shadows can be tricky sometimes, but I'll be there at every step! Follow along for methods that help identify shadow shapes and learn how to tactfully add dark marks for great form. You'll refine your shadows later with more contrast and detail.

When you're ready to tackle a more complex subject, it's time to try your hand at a bird. I'll teach you to blend for more realistic forms and navigate
the subtle push and pull of lights and darks.

In our final lesson, it's time to bring that birdie to life! Join See Better, Draw Better: Exercises for Beginners and you'll learn how to add details and textures like a reflective eye, a feathered look and dramatic contrast.

When I draw it's not so much about creating art or making a statement — it's about conveying how in awe I am of the natural world around me. I try to communicate that wonder through my paintings and drawings, and I can't wait to share it with
you in class.

More than anything, drawing should be enjoyable — and it's easier to enjoy when you can move at your own pace. That's why Craftsy's so great. You can watch class anytime, on any device and come back as many times as you need. Hope I'll see you there!

Enroll in See Better, Draw Better: Exercises for Beginners for only $29.99

— that's 25% off today!

Kateri Ewing | Craftsy Instructor

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