ONLINE drawing programme
Select the level of drawing you wish to begin at. You will need to grasp each stage fully before you can proceed to the next in order to progress through the programme.
Foundation Drawing
Usually for very unconfident artists or those working in Key Stage One
Drawing: I struggle to draw 2D shapes such as circles, squares and triangles accurately and confidently.
Shading: I don’t know anything about shading and I would need to start at the very beginning.
If any part of this description suits you, then start here.
Beginner Drawing
Usually for new artists or those working in Key Stage Two
Drawing; I can draw basic 2D shapes such as circles, squares and triangles etc but I struggle to draw 3D shapes such as cuboids, cylinders and prisms in the correct perspective.
Shading: I can shade basic, flat shapes and know how to shade from dark to light, but I am unsure how to shade 3D shapes to understand how the shading changes if the light direction changes.
If any part of this description suits you, then start here.
Intermediate Drawing
Usually for novice artists or those working in Key Stage Three
Drawing: I know how to draw 3D shapes by sketching out their basic geometric construction.
Shading: I know how to shade 3D forms such as cylinders and spheres with a degree of control and accuracy.
If any part of this description suits you, then start here.
Advanced Drawing
Usually for more confident artists or those working in Key Stage Four
Drawing: I can draw more complex 3D forms and I know how to draw in perspective. I understand how to study and represent detail when drawing and I do not just draw outlines of shapes.
Shading: I can look at objects in front of me and work out where the light and dark areas are then represent this in my drawing with some skill and accuracy.
If any part of this description suits you, then start here.
HELP! I CAN'T DRAW!
Many people think they can't draw at all. Drawing makes them feel embarrassed. So they don't draw at all and put it down to some mysterious gift that only the talented can do.
But drawing is easy really. It's just a case of drawing the same, few simple shapes over and over again. You'll know these simple shapes very well because they make up our writing system. Every time you write you are drawing the very shapes that make up everything in our universe.
Or try some video exercises from my book Drawing for science, invention & discovery by LDPress
The hardback version is available to buy from all good book stores. Just click the links to Waterstones or Amazon and online book sellers BOOKS etc)
A print replica ebook version for Kindles is available from Amazon. (Note; this is not an Epub version.)
Doppelganger Drawing
If you are really unconfident at drawing why not try my doppelganger exercise where you trace shapes with your finger?
Adaptation Drawing
Adaptation drawing shows you how scientists, inventors and innovators use the properties of one thing for something else.
Trial & Error Drawing
All STEM practitioners must adopt principles of trial and error to innovate. This exercise shows you what that means and improves your memory!
Methodical Drawing
Often the world's greatest discoveries came about through sheer determination and patience. But how can you learn that?Through drawing of course.
Visualisation Drawing
Innovation requires imagination and this exercise gets you practising your imagination to the full.
Serendipity Drawing
Good fortune is an important creative process and artists have explored this to the full. This exercise gets you manipulating chance.
The hardback version is available to buy from all good book stores. Just click the links to Waterstones or Amazon and online book sellers BOOKS etc)
A print replica ebook version for Kindles is available from Amazon. (Note; this is not an Epub version.)
Free Drawing Lessons
Here are some free drawing lessons for you to download.
Drawing from memory should help to build basic memory retention which in turn develops learning ability. Object in a bag and Doodle Bugs are aimed at developing imagination whilst Mark Making focusses on expressing emotions and creative intelligence.
Blind Hand Drawing
All ages
Another lovely starter activity that focusses students' attention on something very familiar to them.
Describing Drawing
All ages
This exercise can be a great literacy activity and is excellent fun too! I use this a lot in class.
Object in a bag
All ages
Drawing from visual memory and recall, this exercise is a real test of memory and imagination​
Blind Contour Drawing
All ages
Making 'blinds' to go over the drawing hand is a great way of teaching young artists to study hard.​
Memory Drawing
All ages
This staple drawing exercise was used by Henry Moore during the war to draw in the air raid shelters. It is an essential!​
Mark Making
All ages
I love this lesson. It's so simple to do, such fun and so expressive. Students love it too and I've seen it done in Early Years through to GCSE​
Rubber Drawing
All ages
Alovely drawing activity that deals in drawing in reverse. You take away marks instead of adding them. Great fun for all.
Doodle Drawing
All ages
A great starter activity to get your students warmed up for drawing. They love it and so will you. Pass the doodle to the left hand side.
Design Drawing
All ages
Six high-quality design exercises for you to use as homework activities or cover lessons. Design a car, a spaceship, fashion outfit, logo, graffiti and robot.​
Homework Drawing
All ages
Eight home drawing exercises that only require a pencil or pen and paper.​