Artistic Drawing for Beginners

Meet your teacher Ester N. Lloveres, learn about her career as an artist and find out where she finds creative inspiration. She explains why drawing can be used as a technical tool as well as a mindfulness one.

Discover the historical context behind academic drawing and the materials needed to carry out your artwork. Ester teaches you how to draw still life using common household objects and how to find the right light. See how to take photos and videos of your compositions to use for your still life.

Next it’s time to start drawing! Learn about the two drawing fundamentals: line and proportion. See how to control the movement of your pencil and your arm, and learn some techniques to maintain the proportion between your elements.

Ester teaches you how to add texture, work on light and shadows, and add volume with a pencil. She guides you through the final adjustments so you achieve the mood and finishes you seek between your elements.

Finally, go through some methods to preserve and take photos of your artwork and add it to your portfolio or share it on social media.