Course Title:Develop Drawing Techniques - Build your skills
With Lisa Ivory
Who is the course for?
This course is suitable for those who have completed a beginner-level exploring drawing course or who have some basic experience with drawing . It is the next step after Exploring Drawing for Beginners.
This course is not accredited, but it provides further development for those preparing to progress to the Level 1 Certificate in Art and Design.
Do you need to be interviewed or assessed before enrolling?
Yes – a short discussion or assessment may be required to ensure this course suits your current skill level.
Course Overview:
This intermediate-level course is designed for learners who wish to develop their drawing skills further, building on basic techniques to create more refined and expressive artworks.
With friendly and supportive guidance, you will gain greater confidence in observing and interpreting what you see, learning to draw with sensitivity, energy, and a personal touch. The course will help you explore line, tone, texture, colour, and composition in greater depth, encouraging you to experiment with different tools and materials to enhance your unique style.
You’ll discover how working with pen, pencils, pastels, charcoal, and ink can open up new creative possibilities, giving you a richer understanding of what makes an image visually engaging and successful. Emphasis will be placed on developing your observational skills and finding confidence in your artistic choices.
What You Will Learn:
-Explore more complex still life and landscape subjects with a focus on composition and visual storytelling
-Experiment with a wider range of drawing tools: pencils, charcoal, pastels, pen, ink, and washes
-Refine your use of line, tone, light, texture, and perspective
-Enhance your knowledge of colour theory and apply it to drawing and mixed media
-Develop expressive mark-making techniques for added depth and energy
-Learn to select and prepa
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