Absolute Beginners Drawing Course

A solid step-by-step foundation course

I believe anyone can learn how to draw accurately and realistically – without years of gruelling study.

I’ve developed this easy to follow, 7-part online downloadable video course, to help frustrated artists really understand how drawing works.

You will go on a creative journey to learn how to ‘see like an artist’ and learn how to confidently pick up a pencil and draw any scene in front of you.

Imagine gaining a new perspective on the world, ‘seeing’ drawings and compositions around all you!

With years of teaching experience, I want to give you a clear explanation and logical progression so anyone can learn the concepts and techniques of drawing.

With over 3 hours of video tuition, I want you to have that ‘a-ha’ moment and really ‘get drawing’.

The 3 things that are holding you back from learning how to draw:

#1 You think you can’t draw

• You think you can’t draw but it is a myth that artists are born being able to draw, it is a skill that can be learned.
• Erasers are not the enemy, in fact, they can be key in shaping your work.
• It takes a change in perception, not a new pencil!

#2  You don’t know what to draw!

• This course stops procrastination by giving you bite-sized video tutorials that produce successful results.
• Done for you – compositions and perspective lessons made easy, to give the best results possible.
• Downloadable high-resolution home study worksheets to print out and work from.

#3 Lack of time

• No planning is needed, everything has been worked out to produce the best results in the shortest amount of time.
• Downloadable lessons, so you have the control to repeat sections you might need to go through twice, giving you the choice of when to study.
• The breakthrough when to ‘get drawing’ happens in an instant.

Learning to see with an artist’s eyes

I know what you’re thinking… Sure.. you’ve taught some people to draw but they were already ok and I’m really bad… I mean so bad I draw stickmen and even they’re wrong!

Well, I can tell you, if you can sign your name, drive a car or catch a ball, then you can learn to draw.

It is not the ‘holding the pencil’ or ‘choosing the right paper’ it’s a question of learning to see … really see.

“In spite of everything I shall rise again: I will take up my pencil, which I have forsaken in my great discouragement, and I will go on with my drawing.”

Vincent Van Gogh, Artist

In my opinion, drawing success comes down to 3 specific things, shape, simplicity and structure.

I want to focus on a very specific, yet simple set of principles that will give you instant results and the confidence to say ‘I know how to draw that’, even if your practical skills haven’t yet caught up with your new drawing knowledge.

The pleasure of drawing is in the adventure itself.

I hope to show you there is even pleasure derived when dealing with the pitfalls, the near misses and triumphing over perspective.

I can’t tell you how many drawings I’ve done, that at the time I thought were perfect but on reflection, my vision was somewhat distorted! I was so happily absorbed in their creation and thrilled to see something clearly for the first time and say, “I’ve never seen that before!”

• Shape – by focusing on the shapes of the objects (and more importantly the shapes between the objects) you will be able to view drawing a subject with a whole new outlook and focus.
• Simplicity – I’m keen on you getting results. So I want to concentrate on simple subjects and drawing techniques that will teach you the fundamentals of drawing yet still be very powerful when used together.
• Structure – by delivering each lesson in a logical progression, you will have a step-by-step structure that is easy to follow, without being overwhelming. Each lesson is split into 2-3 chapters alongside worksheets and drawing assignments.

I’ve taught drawing for over 10 years and all my students have had amazing journeys, from going on to study Fine Art Degrees to selling their work.

But what all of them gained was a new outlook on the world.

A transformation from wanting to draw, and feeling like it was an unattainable goal, to see like an artist and a holiday album full of sketches rather than photos.

The absolute beginner’s drawing course goes through the theory behind how drawing works and then introduces the basics, from choosing pencils, paper, etc, to developing a still life drawing. We work through a series of still-life projects using downloadable reference images.

What’s in the course?

• Downloadable JPEG reference images and a full materials list
• Over 3 hours of detailed video instruction
• Lifetime access, downloadable on separate devices