The Art & Science of Drawing / Form & Space (Part A)

What Will I Learn?

Draw the foundational volumes, spheres, cylinders and cubes, in any orientation in space.

Break any form down into basic volumes and in doing so, understand how to draw them 3-Dimensionally.

Draw objects properly in perspective.

Be able to produce drawings that give the illusion of 3-Dimensional objects occupying deep space.

Requirements Some drawing experience recommended, but not required. If you’re a true beginner, try The Art & Science of Drawing / Basic Skills.

Description Here, in parts three and four of THE ART & SCIENCE OF DRAWING series, you’ll learn to do drawings that give the illusion of 3-Dimensional objects occupying deep space.

You’ll start by learning how to draw the sphere, the cylinder and the cube, the foundational shapes that all other forms, no matter how complex, are constructed from. Next you’ll learn to combine and manipulate these forms to draw any form observable or imaginable. You’ll even get an introduction to linear perspective! Never again will your drawings appear flat and lifeless on the page.

This is the perfect course for painters who want to add depth to their work and the perfect primer for figure drawing. Learning how to think and draw in terms of volume is what makes the difference between good artists and great artists.

This course contains the third and fourth installments of an 8-part series. If you’re a beginner, we recommend going through the entire series in the following order:

Basic Skills

Dynamic Mark Making

Form & Space

Measuring & Proportion

Contours

Shading Fundamentals

Shading: Beyond the Basics

If you’ve got some drawing experience, feel free to mix and match The Art & Science of Drawing courses to suit your personal needs as an artist!

Who is the target audience?

Any artist wanting to improve their drawing or painting skills.

Any artist wanting to create more dynamic and believable drawings or paintings.

Any student preparing for a career in the arts.