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About Sketching Course

A liner (technical pen) is a pen with a constant ink supply. It writes more brightly and evenly and comes in different thicknesses. Drawing with a ink pen is a form of graphic art. Graphics develops attention to detail, textures, and shadows since there is no possibility to use color for artistic effect (though, colors can be added later). It also develops motor skills and patience because strokes need to be small, frequent, and precise.

The course is designed for beginners and includes elements of sketching, academic drawing, and graphic art.

Classes are conducted in Russian. Terms are provided in both languages. I will translate for English-speaking children. Recommended age is 8-13 y/o. 

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Course Plan

Session 1: Lines

  • How to draw with a liner. What are its features? How to handle and store it

  • Types of lines

  • Graphic techniques

  • How to convey the texture of an object with a liner

  • Homework: find and draw all the types of textures covered in the lesson from a photo

  • Learned skills: conveying the texture of wood, stone, etc. using a liner

Session 2: Geometry

  • Geometric shapes and patterns

  • Principles of creating patterns and ornaments

  • Composition in ornament

  • Rhythm

  • Homework: draw your own pattern

  • Learned skills: drawing neat, identical elements in a pattern

Session 3: Light and Shadow

  • What is chiaroscuro? How to convey it using lines?

  • Types of hatching

  • How to convey shape with hatching

  • Homework: draw a composition of objects from life

  • Learned skills: making drawings three-dimensional

Session 4: Perspective

  • What is perspective and what types are there?

  • Vanishing points

  • How to achieve the effect of perspective in a drawing?

  • Homework: draw a city street

  • Learned skills: conveying a sense of depth in a drawing

Session 5: Composition

  • What is composition in drawing?

  • Balance, symmetry, planes

  • What is abstraction and how does it differ from figurative drawing?

  • Homework: draw an abstract composition

  • Learned skills: arranging image elements according to compositional principles

Session 6: Stylization

  • Reviewing the material covered

  • Performing exercises

  • Learning what stylization is

  • Homework: draw a flower considering everything covered

  • Learned skills: understanding stylization, drawing botany

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Interested? 

The course costs $40 per class. The course (6 classes) is to be paid in full before the second class. Siblings - $30 dollars each. 

The child can attend the art studio (on-site classes) or study online (Zoom classes).

Regardless the format the max group capacity is 6 people. 

The course will start in July. Now I am considering different time slots.

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Please, fill in the Google form if you are interested.

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The form is not a booking. 

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Classes will start when the group is full. 

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