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Doodling People: Build Confidence and Drawing Skills through Sketching

Offered By: Skillshare

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Drawing Courses Sketching Courses Character Design Courses Perspective Drawing Courses Doodling Courses Clothing Design Courses

Course Description

Overview

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Welcome to 'Doodling People: Build Confidence and Drawing Skills through Sketching'!

Are you ready to embark on a mindful and creative journey that's as enjoyable as it is instructive? In this class, we'll by drawing, sketching and doodling people, pets and their scenery and surroudings. And learning how to sketch them or how to draw them with confidence.

Here's what you can expect to discover:

  1. Doodling is Fun: We'll prove that doodling people is not just a pastime, but a source of joy and relaxation. Let your creativity flow as we transform simple lines into charming characters.

  2. Artistic Concepts Made Simple: Learn key artistic concepts like shape and simplification through doodling. We'll break down complex ideas into easy, manageable steps, making art more accessible than ever.

  3. The Magic of Doodle Collections: Watch as a page of doodles featuring people evolves into a magnificent piece of art. Building up a collection of people doodles is not only therapeutic but also immensely rewarding.

Pages like this are relaxing and super enjoyable to create - and when you learn how to draw people, how to sketch and doodle people in a fun and stress free manner, I'm sure you'll be building up plenty of pages like this yourself too!

Throughout this class, we'll go on a step-by-step journey together:

  • We'll start with a brief dip into background theory, ensuring you have a solid foundation.
  • Then, we'll dive into doodle-sketching people, working on poses, creating shapes and shadows.
  • As we progress, we'll add clothes and accessories to our characters, giving them unique personalities.
  • Get ready to bring your people doodles to life by giving them pets and jobs, adding depth to your creations.

The best part?

This class is designed for everyone, regardless of your skill level. All you need is a pen or pencil and a piece of paper, making it incredibly accessible and budget-friendly.

By the end of this course, you'll not only have a beautiful collection of people doodles but also improved confidence and skills in the art of doodling. Join us on this creative journey, and let's explore the world of doodling people together!

Audio credits:

Apero Hour Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 License

httpcreativecommons.orglicensesby4.0


Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • The Project Explained
  • Supplies
  • Seeing the World in Shapes
  • Starting Simple
  • Unfinished and Expressive
  • Adding Poses
  • Make them 3D
  • Clothes, Hats and Dresses
  • Accessories and Bags
  • Jobs and Uniforms
  • Scenery - Rural and Urban
  • Animal Doodles
  • Make a Self Portrait
  • Christmas Doodles Part One
  • Christmas Doodles Part Two
  • Sharing Your Project!

Taught by

Toby Haseler

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