The basics of the art of drawing... through the theory of measurements and angles

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I was talking to a colleague of mine and we were working as art teachers and she asked me, “Doesn’t it happen to you sometimes that you draw something and you can’t make a resemblance between it and your drawing?” I answered her with utmost confidence, “Of course not, the amateur artist is the one who makes mistakes once and gets it right the other time, while the professional can make a resemblance every time he draws.” It was clear on her face that she didn’t like my answer… What made me confident in myself to say these words, and before that the words were actually able to achieve them, is my practice of the theory of measurements and angles, to which I attribute the credit, after God, for making me a professional.

Now, what if I told you that someone had a talent for drawing and turned it into a set of steps that you could understand and implement? Do you know what that means? It means that anyone can draw, not just the talented. Let me explain in more detail. The theory of measurements and angles is a theory whose mission is to analyze the mental processes that take place in the artist’s mind, which enable him to draw, and turn them into steps. This means that this theory can make you draw even if you do not have any talent... Yes, as you read, this theory consists of three rules that anyone can understand and then make the necessary effort to apply what they understand. As a result, their well-deserved reward will be to have the ability to draw anything, even if they originally lack talent, so what if you have the talent and just want to hone it?

However, it is important to note that this theory is not suitable for someone looking for an easy or quick method that relies on some tricks. Rather, it was designed to help people who are willing to put in the time and effort required to achieve their desired goal, which is to build a solid skill for a professional person who is confident that every time he wants to draw something, he will succeed in doing so.

Important note: This course consists of seven lectures and the total course time is one hour and twenty-four minutes.

Important note: I will send the links to the video lessons to the student. After the student finishes watching and applying, he will send his drawing to me. I will make a video of critique and correction, and then send the video to him.

Extra information

Course topics:

This course contains explanations of a powerful and effective theory called the theory of (measurements and angles). This theory will teach the student how to draw any element he wants to draw. The course consists of two parts:

In the first part, you will learn how to draw a simple geometric shape to easily understand the principles of the theory. This part will be explained in one video.

In the second part, we will develop the explanation of the theory and take it to a higher level, where you will learn how to draw an organic shape, which is a pear. After you finish drawing it, you will learn how to shade it properly. This part will be explained through six videos.

Required tools:

Pencils (H, B, 2B)
eraser
Canson or Febriano paper (300 grams)... or the student's preferred type of paper

Location

Online from Egypt

About Me

I am Marwan Gamal, a visual artist and art teacher. I graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts in 2003. I worked in the field of animation for a few years, then moved to work as a visual artist and art teacher. I taught drawing to many individuals, whether privately or through educational institutions. I also presented many illustrated drawing lessons on social media. I am also working on my own artistic project entitled “A Breath of Life,” which is an artistic production that deals with the era of the ancient Egyptians, or what is called the era of “Pharaonic Egypt.” I have many artistic collections, and I have executed many artistic works upon client requests.

Education

I graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts with a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts Education. I am constantly developing myself through online learning and I also do daily training in various drawing arts.

Experience / Qualifications

I am a visual artist who has produced many artworks and displayed them in art galleries. I have also been a drawing teacher for 22 years, where I have taught many people.

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Duration

30 minutes

The class is taught in

Arabic

English

Skills

Drawing & sketching

Studio art

Painting

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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12-16

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20-24

Learn to draw the four facial features: eyes, mouth, nose, and ears.

24 £ /h

Imagine yourself holding a pencil or paintbrush, sitting in front of a blank sheet of paper, ready to explore the world of art and realize your creativity by correctly drawing the four facial features. If you aspire to become a skilled face artist, this engaging tutorial is exactly what you need.

This course is specifically designed for those who want to acquire the basic skills for drawing facial features professionally. You will discover the magic of art and learn the essential fundamentals for drawing and rendering eyes, noses, mouths, and ears with precision and artistic flair. This educational journey will be an exciting exploration of fine details and advanced techniques that will help you achieve stunning drawings.

Objectives:

- Acquire the skills necessary to draw the four facial features correctly and professionally.
- Understand the details of the structure and anatomy of the eye, nose, mouth and ear.
- Developing the ability to focus and observe details accurately in drawing the face.
- Ability to use appropriate techniques for light, shadows, and hollows in the face.
- Achieving balance and harmony in drawing facial features and maintaining correct proportions.

Axes:

The educational course in your hands is 59 minutes long and divided into 12 lessons as follows:

In the first lesson, we will quickly review the parts that make up the eye. You will also learn how and where to place the eye in its appropriate place in the facial space. You will also learn about the relationship between the eyelid and the eye and how to draw the eyelid correctly and in a three-dimensional manner.
In the second lesson, we will review the parts of the eye in detail, or more precisely, a detailed explanation of the anatomy of the eye. You will also learn how to form the eyebrows and eyelashes correctly.
In the third lesson, we will begin the practical part. Through five specific steps, you will learn how to draw an eye correctly, from the first planning stage until reaching the final details.
In the fourth lesson, we will begin explaining the nose. You will learn how to place the nose in a cube shape and what the purpose behind that is. You will also learn how the shape of the nose changes with the movement of the human head and the angle from which we view the nose.
In the fifth lesson, you will learn in detail how to dissect the nose and the parts that make it up. The importance of this is that your knowledge of anatomy strengthens your vision and perception of details that actually exist and almost protrude from under the skin.
In Lesson 6, you will learn how to divide the nose into small surfaces. This is because the nose is a complex shape, and it is important to train your eyes to simplify the shape of the nose while drawing it.
In the seventh lesson, we will begin the practical part. Through five specific steps, you will learn how to draw a nose correctly, from the first planning stage until reaching the final details.
In Lesson 8, you will learn how to build the basic shapes of the mouth. You will also learn anatomically what muscles form the mouth area and help us control lip movement.
In Lesson 9, you will learn what parts make up the mouth from the outside and the area surrounding it. You will also learn how to see the roundness of the mouth, the overlapping lines of the lips, and many other details.
In the tenth lesson, we will begin the practical part. Through five specific steps, you will learn how to draw a mouth correctly, from the first planning stage until reaching the final details stage.
In the eleventh lesson, you will learn all the details related to the ear, such as its relationship to the head from all directions and the parts that make up the ear. You will also learn a nice trick to simplify the internal details of the ear, which many artists consider complex and difficult. You will also learn the relationship of light and shadow to these details so that they are easy to draw.
In the twelfth and final lesson, we will begin the practical part. Through five specific steps, you will learn how to draw the ear correctly, from the first planning stage until reaching the final details.

I am waiting for you with great enthusiasm so that we can start this enjoyable educational journey together.

Jaume

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I am a visual artist born in Barcelona, settled in Belgium since 2017. As an artist I have accumulated experience for the last 25 years. I am graduated with an Academic Bachelor in Fine Arts in the University of Barcelona and graduated as a Master in Visual Arts at Sint Lucas School of Arts in Antwerpen.

I am specialised in painting, drawing, experimental films, installations, language, sound and curating. In other words, I am a multidisciplinary artist.

I understand the artistic practice as a way to understand ourselves and the situations which surrounds us. In my classes I don't teach how to do Art, but as how to say something through your artistic work. With me you can work independently, with a coach who will challenge you with some assignments and giving feedback to your personal concerns.

In addition, you will learn how to work with several mediums, preparing your own material: paintings, canvases, and so on.

You will not only receive individual coaching but as encourage you to look other artists or take into account other references connected with your concerns.

Finding, discussing and retaking solutions together are the core of my classes.

Cami

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These sessions allow the development of skills and knowledge of the trade, with the game facing the camera, familiarization with the audiovisual environment and the camera tool, in the art of acting.

Your inventiveness and your uniqueness being at the center of your training, it is a question of dwelling on the objective criteria, such as the voice, the use of the body, the relationship with the partner, the capacity to occupy the space. But it is also the singularity and the commitment that are decisive.

The objective of this training is to be able to:

- Analyze and dissect a text
- Create, develop and embody a character
- Understand the artistic and technical writings of a film or a play
- Create, cultivate and develop one's artistic identity and singularity

(...)

Through simulations and role-playing, the association between theory and practice makes it possible to achieve its objectives.

PLACES :
- Locations: Geneva - Lausanne - Friborg - Neuchâtel - Montreux - Basel - Sion - Sierre - Morges - Bienne. But currently and until further notice, only by videoconference in accordance with national recommendations on Covid.

These sessions, for which you have asked me, also seem to be perfectly unanimous since they arouse a certain enthusiasm (and a certain enthusiasm). Indeed, they have the advantage of face-to-face sessions (ex: quality of the interaction), without its disadvantages (ex: loss of travel time) with additional advantages (ex: the entire session transcribed in writing on the chat). That is why, at your request, I continue to offer this option.
- As other people do regularly, you can also please your loved ones by offering gift vouchers available all year round.

THE TRAINER
From a Grande Ecole post-preparatory class in France & Ivy League University in the United States, our teacher has specialized and has worked for more than 14 years in the field, in international establishments, intervening in forums and conferences.

CONTACT / PROGRAM
A la carte program: evaluated and adapted to each need.

Haider

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Welcome!

I have already completed my master’s degree in mechanical engineering and am currently doing my doctorate.

Tutoring is offered in

✔AutoCAD
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✔Inventor
✔SolidWorks
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✔Word
✔OneNote
✔Excel
✔Visio
✔Matlab
✔Simulink
✔German
✔English

+ other subjects on request

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Juan

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Sewing, pattern making and draping.
I can prepare you and review your portfolio to get accepted in to the most prestigious fashion schools.
As well as tailor a special class for you, according to your needs.

Xingying

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From still life and portraiture to landscapes, abstract painting, and multimedia art, this course will support you in developing your unique visual language. Based on your individual goals and interests, I will create a tailored plan to help you achieve the best possible outcomes in your artistic journey.

Carol

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The skype courses are optimized thanks to the fiber and by a high definition web camera, which allows a course in optimal conditions.
Plastic arts course, college and high school, plastic arts baccalaureate file.

ST2A applied arts course, pre-competition by skype.

Initiation or improvement in the different techniques of drawing and painting, observation drawing, portrait, study of perspective followed by urban sketches outside, travel diary and watercolor.
Portrait technique, sketches of characters, perspective, using the various drawing tools pencil, charcoal, red chalk, markers and watercolors.

The basics and improvement of oil painting.

The basics of fundamental drawing adapted to children and adolescents with pedagogy, adapted to the rhythms and to the sensitivity of each one.

Experience with children from 6 years old and adolescents in private lessons and for institutions.

Applied arts course, preparation for the applied arts baccalaureate and preparation, plastic arts baccalaureate file.
MANA from applied arts schools, professional bac.

The courses are adapted according to the levels and the expectations of the pupils, a pedagogical progression will be developed.

Professional artist, with 20 years of experience, exhibition in Parisian galleries.

17 years of experience in teaching adults within a works council of a large company.

Preparation for competitions: Fine arts, Applied arts.
Applied Arts upgrade.
Follow-up in bac ST2A, preparation for competitions: Gobelins, Max. Vox ...
School of Fine Arts in Paris.
Plastic arts option tray folder

Idris

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I am an artist and philosopher from Amsterdam currently living in Antwerp. I studied in London where I acquired a BA from Art Academy London and a BA in philosophy from St Mary's University London.

Artistic development starts by identifying your artistic interest. As artists, we don’t always know why we draw and paint the things that we do. Yet they are not random. What captivates us or draws us towards certain artworks? This might be the tonal way in which light reflects, structural forms or mathematical division. The point being, is that we all have such aesthetic interests and step 1 is finding out what interests you!

Step 2 is helping you express your interests through painting techniques, styles and materiality. But it all starts with you. What do you want to say? And how? I will help you do this through discussion, looking at your previous work (if you have any), introducing you to a LARGE variety of artists, potentially copying their styles. I adjust my classes according to your needs.

The goal is simple: to come to understand your artistic interest, help you find techniques to express them and develop your artistic language.

(Please note that just because you have found an artistic interest and a way to express it, it does not mean that you must do only one thing for the rest of your life. It is the downfall of creativity to repeat and paint the same way over and over again. Instead, allow your interests to drive your creativity. Let it be the starting point, venture out and discover it from various angles and ways of expressing it. But also be mindful that as we grow our interests can change and as they change, we must remain honest and respond accordingly such that our artistic language can also grow.)

Have questions? Don’t hesitate to message me! I can tailor a class to your needs :)

Emer

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Remember the goal - you want to make good art.
A good critique will give you new insight, new direction, career advice and energy to do this!

Where am I going with this? Too much or not enough?
Learn to define your position, your place and your market.

I will offer perspective on your strengths and constructive feedback on what needs to be improved. There are ways to inspire what is working and how to improve your weaker points that builds confidence, technique and style.

Editing is key - colour, form, aesthetic, emotion, influence and pace. I can help you understand exciting trends in Contemporary Art and that relevance to Art History. I will provide you with the resources to dig deeper and show you your next steps. At the end of the critique you will feel equipped and excited to get to work.

Recommended booking - 3 classes including introduction, follow up and final presentation.

Raju

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This class is designed for IBDP Visual Arts students who need structured guidance in developing their portfolio. Students will learn how to develop their artistic ideas, explore different media and techniques, document their creative process, and strengthen their conceptual thinking. The class provides personalised feedback and guidance to help students develop a strong and meaningful Visual Arts portfolio in line with IB expectations.

With extensive experience in IBDP Visual Arts and IGCSE Art & Design, I provide individual support based on each student’s level, interests, and artistic goals.

Fernanda

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I am a professional visual artist with more than 30 years of experience exhibiting, researching and developing my practice internationally. I offer individual art lessons and mentoring for students of different ages and levels, from beginners who want to learn how to draw or paint to more experienced artists who want to develop a stronger and more personal body of work.

Lessons are adapted to each student. We can work with observational drawing, painting, composition, materials and technique, but also with ideas, references, art history, sketchbooks and the development of your own visual language.

I also work with students preparing portfolios and applications for art schools, universities, residencies and other professional opportunities, as well as artists who feel stuck and want to rethink or strengthen their creative practice.

My aim is not simply to teach you how to reproduce an image, but to help you understand what you want to make, why you want to make it, and how to develop the skills and references necessary to make it your own.

Classes are available in English or Portuguese and are shaped around your interests, experience and goals.

Emma

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Hello,

Still a 5th year student in 2D animation film creation, I offer to teach you how to create your own universe through the creation of your character(s) as well as in the development of environments in which this/these same character(s) could be animated.

These courses are accessible regardless of your drawing level.

Want to bring your ideas to life, create a unique character or imagine a captivating environment? My drawing classes are tailored above all to your desires and objectives.

Whether you are a beginner or already experienced, the course content is fully customizable according to your level and the areas you wish to explore in greater depth.

Do you want to focus primarily on character creation? We can explore their design together and develop your ideas.

Do you prefer to delve deeper into the creation of environments and universes? The course can be geared towards this in order to allow you to work specifically on what interests you.

And if you simply want to discover both aspects, I also offer a discovery course, combining character and environment creation to offer you a complete first approach to creating a universe.

Here, the course adapts to you, not the other way around. Together, we build a learning experience that truly matches your desires and progress.

Miers

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During the workshop, you will have the opportunity to experiment with your own ideas and develop a personal style. Whether you want to decorate clothing, bags, cushions, or other textile items, this class will give you the practical skills and confidence to continue creating your own textile artworks.

Leni

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Course: How to draw and think like an artist using the 10×10 method

Individual approach. 10 lessons over 10 weeks, 1 hour per week.
For beginners, busy people, and art university students with gaps.

Result: a foundation in classical and avant-garde drawing, structure, an understanding of contemporary art, experimentation, and authorial style. Learn not to copy but to think like an artist.

Курс: "Научу рисовать и думать как художник".
В основе обучения авторская методика 10×10 - обучение рисованию и развитие творческого мышления.

Индивидуальный подход. 10 занятий в течение 10 недель, по 1 часу в неделю.

Для начинающих, занятых людей и студентов творческих вузов, которым нужно закрыть пробелы в обучении.

Результат: база классического и авангардного рисунка, структура знаний, понимание современного искусства, готовность к экспериментам и развитие авторского стиля.

Вы учитесь не копировать, а думать как художник.

Solveig

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After studying art for fifteen years in a Parisian workshop and starting a preparatory course in Art at the Beaux-Arts de Lyon, I offer an introduction to digital drawing techniques.

During my studio training, I experimented with numerous techniques (life drawing, still life, painting, cyanotype, engraving, pastel, charcoal, sculpture) which I now use in my digital drawings. I have been drawing on Krita for a year now, creating posters, original drawings, and animations.

Today, I offer to guide people interested in digital drawing techniques for a few hours. During this introductory session, I can adapt to each individual's preferences, whether they focus on line work, color, or composition.

My goal is to foster an interest in art and digital drawing in each and every one of my students, ensuring both enjoyable lessons and rapid progress. I look forward to seeing everyone's creations and am curious about your artistic ambitions.

My teachings

The aim of this introduction to digital drawing is to allow students to gain an initial appreciation of the techniques and potential of digital drawing. First, we will cover the basic parameters of the Krita software and install the necessary software to ensure access to its various features before exploring the artistic possibilities of this format. Throughout this introduction, my goal is also to ensure the student enjoys the process and, more generally, to encourage them to pursue their artistic interests and curiosities.

We will use various digital drawing techniques: layers, masks, brushes, colors and the color triangle, animation (for beginners), coloring, and selection and transformation tools. If desired, I can also offer tests to check that the student has understood each step; however, in all cases, developing autonomy is central to this introduction, and this is achieved without the need for tests.

Upon completion of this introductory course, students will be able to use Krita's basic tools independently, creating digital drawings and, if they wish, their first animations. They will be proficient in using the various tools covered. Results will be quickly visible, and each student will soon be able to implement their own projects, which I will be delighted to support.

I offer this introductory course on Krita, which remains particularly accessible as it is free. Therefore, the financial commitment for this course does not include the purchase of software. Should the student wish to purchase software to further develop and professionalize their skills, I can recommend software based on their specialization (video editing, animation, digital painting, etc.).

Digital drawing generally requires the purchase of a pad or tablet. For in-person classes, I provide the pad to minimize the financial commitment for what is, after all, an introductory course. This also gives students the opportunity to familiarize themselves with these tools, get comfortable with them, and make informed choices about their equipment. For online classes, however, students will need to purchase their own pad; I can then provide relevant recommendations. It is also possible to draw digitally without a pad using Krita, and although more challenging, it remains an interesting option for those who are not yet sure about continuing their digital drawing training.

Course format

Group classes for multiple students are also possible if each student has a tablet. In this case, I offer discounted rates per household to make this option attractive to everyone.

If the student makes progress on their own outside of class, it is perfectly possible for me to take up their work and questions in the following class and therefore progress at their own pace.

I offer both in-person and online classes. I have the necessary equipment to ensure successful online lessons. One of the advantages of digital drawing is that it is easy to teach remotely.

For home lessons, an additional charge may apply when travel is particularly significant or when schedules are restrictive.

Feel free to contact me with any further questions or if you require further clarification regarding the proposed format or the support provided.