FORM DRAWING
Skill Level: Foundational/Beginner | Instructor: Clint Cearley | Duration: 8 lessons with assignments
Perfect for...
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Those that want a drawing course that's engaging and useful
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Artists that can replicate from photos but struggle to draw from imagination and alter references
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Those who want to improve observational drawing from reference and improve drawing from imagination
I'm Clint Cearley, illustrator and art director, and I'll be your teacher
Whether you're wanting to learn drawing for the first time, or you're coming back to it after a long break, my focus as a teacher is for you to finish this class with a versatile set of drawing skills. In a time when most people are used to ineffective drawing classes in school and college, in this course you'll learn key drawing skills that will improve your ability to draw from reference, and your ability to turn 3D forms into new imaginative subjects.
TAKEAWAYS
Practice Together
This course is full of real-time draw-alongs with the instructor where you will be guided step-by-step through drawing the subject.
Worksheets
Information without practice isn't very useful, so every lesson comes with unique worksheets for you to practice the lesson's principles.
Confidence
After practicing through the 20+ subjects in this course, you'll gain confidence to tackle a wide variety of subjects!
PROCESS
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Get the Course
From the store you will choose either the regular self-study version or the premium version with feedback (if available). If this is your first course at Academy, you'll be prompted to create a site profile during checkout.
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Start the Lessons
After logging into your site profile, watch the lesson videos, download the provided assignment files, then complete the assignment worksheets.
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New Art and Skills
Share your new art made during the class on your socials then apply your new skills and understanding to any subject that interests you.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
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"I am so impressed with the content and quality of these classes. I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts and the Swatches classes have been more helpful than any college level class I have ever had!"
"tools, tips, and exercises"
"Clint has provided tools, tips, and exercises that will assist in tackling aspects of art strategically and allow me to achieve the end result I’m aiming for."
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"This is the best online art school. I have completed several online art courses, but this art school surpasses all of them for the price it is. The teachers here love art and what they teach. But the best part for me is how honest the teachers are."
FAQ
Do I need prior digital painting experience? No, this course is designed to be an entry point to drawing. This class does assume you have the necessary digital drawing equipment and understand how to use your drawing program. The instructor will be using Adobe Photoshop. If you've not received proper teaching on form or constructive drawing then we recommend taking this class before tackling any of our Intermediate classes.
How much time do the lessons take to complete? Each lesson video is about an hour, and it should take about 10 hours to complete each of the 8 assignments.
Do I have to use Photoshop, can I use a different program? While this course is designed to work best if the student uses Adobe Photoshop as their painting program, it can be completed in other programs. This may make the process more cumbersome than is necessary, but students have adapted the lessons in the past.
EXPANSION PACK
Continue the studies with the 4-lesson Expansion Pack (also included in the Foundation Bundle). In the real time draw-alongs you'll practice methods for drawing magic tomes, fantasy horns, bridges, and knight helmets!
READY TO GET STARTED?
IMPORTANT INFO: Preparation and Specs so you're ready to start.
BONUS ($50 value): Everyone who registers for this course (both self-study and feedback versions) gain access to the Custom Career & Portfolio Strategy Kit to help create a time-saving art career plan, and dynamic portfolio.
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Form Drawing
195
Foundational constructive drawing training. Get the base 8-lesson self-study course + the Career & Portfolio Kit.
Form Drawing (self-study course)
Career & Portfolio Kit
Form Drawing + Expansion Pack
225
Foundational constructive drawing training. Get the base 8-lesson course + the 4-lesson expansion pack + the Career & Portfolio Kit.
Form Drawing
Form Drawing Expansion Pack
Career & Portfolio Kit
FOUNDATION Bundle
355
Perfect for strengthening your core drawing and painting skills for illustration and concept art. Includes the Form Drawing Expansion Pack lessons. SAVE $65 with this bundle!
Form Drawing
Form Drawing Expansion Pack
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DRAWING Bundle
355
Get foundational constructive drawing training with Form Drawing (+Expansion Pack) then progress to fun stylized drawing with Intro to Stylization. SAVE $65 with this bundle!
Form Drawing
Form Drawing Expansion Pack
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Career & Portfolio Kit