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All programs at Studio Art Online are designed as 8-week courses, providing a balanced blend of structured learning and independent practice. Weekly three-hour sessions offer in-depth guidance while leaving you ample time to reflect, practice, and prepare for the next class.
Each course is filled with essential theoretical knowledge, empowering you to work professionally with various materials and techniques. Carefully selected reference materials are provided for each session, along with additional references for self-guided practice, allowing you to refine your skills beyond class time.
But the true advantage lies in the personalized attention from the master. Throughout the course, you can expect direct feedback, individual guidance, and an engaging learning experience tailored to your needs.
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Course Description:
Master the art of sketching — the foundation of every great drawing and painting. This course will develop your ability to see, analyze, and capture a subject quickly and confidently, without getting lost in unnecessary details. You’ll learn constructive drawing, proportions, scale, and how to simplify complex objects into clear forms.
We’ll explore sketching with pencil, ink, watercolor, and mixed media, learning how different materials and papers affect the process. About 70% of the course will focus on watercolor sketching and quick studies, with special attention to expressive line, movement, and the relationship between drawing and watercolor.
Composition is an essential part of the program. You’ll learn to use negative space, diagonals, changes of scale, focal points, and visual hierarchy to create strong and dynamic sketches. Instead of simply copying a reference, you’ll learn to identify what matters and capture it with a minimum of lines and brushstrokes.
Through quick exercises, urban sketches, and watercolor studies, you’ll develop greater speed, confidence, and freedom. The goal is not simply to sketch faster, but to think faster as an artist — capturing the essential and transforming observation into your own visual interpretation.
Schedule
Classes on Fridays
Date of the first class: January 7
Date of the last class: February 25
Class Timings: Fridays from 10 AM to 1 PM, Eastern Standard Time (EST or (GMT-5)
Class Duration: 3 hours
Course Duration: 8 weeks
If you are unable to attend the class during the times listed above, you will still have access to video recordings or the class lectures and will still receive personalized feedback from your instructor.
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