Pencil mood with Maria Orlova

In the lesson you'll:

• Get to know the teacher;
• Learn about choosing pencils;
• Learn about the purposes of their use depending on their hardness.

In the lesson you'll:

• Learn basic exercises that will help you place your hand and develop your drawing skills correctly.
• Perform the exercise «Tone Scale».

In the lesson you'll:

• Learn the formation life hacks that will help you to see your mistakes.
• Learn what shading is for;
• Master the life hack of sharp pencils.

Lesson duration ~ 41 m

In the fourth lesson, we will plunge into the world of beautiful autumn leaves and learn to catch their unique shapes.

In the lesson you'll:

• Find out what is special about drawing a composition;
• Learn how to use hatching and subtle gradients;
• Train the skill of hatching according to the shape of the object;
• Master the ways of creating volume and conveying light and shadow.

Lesson duration ~ 30 m

In the fifth lesson, we are inspired by the beauty of flowers and immerse ourselves in their wonderful world.

In the lesson you'll:

• Learn how to convey the texture of a flower, practice making elongated hatching.
• Learn how to properly hatch with a liner, create contrast, convey light, shadow and volume of daffodils.

Lesson duration ~ 1 h 03 m

We continue to be inspired by the beauty of flowers and immerse ourselves in the world of graceful botanical sketches.

In the lesson you'll:

• Learn to place the composition on the sheet;
• Learn to create harmony in a drawing;
• Pay attention to the hatching, which will help convey the texture and shape of the flower;
• Master the skill of creating volume using light and shadow.

Lesson duration ~ 26 m

Let's delve into the intricacies of drawing a bright, juicy, and fragrant composition.

In the lesson you'll:

• Continue to train the skill of correctly applying hatching, taking into account the shape of the object's lighting.
• Understand the softness sequence of hatching pencils to create a smooth and natural gradient from light to dark tones.
• Create a contrasting effect to give the drawing more depth of volume.
• Create cast shadow and emphasize the graphics with a liner.

Lesson duration ~ 35 m

Our creativity will continue with a fruit still life.

In the lesson you'll:

• Solidify the skill of creating a harmonious composition;
• Learn to draw flecks that give fruits volume and brightness;
• Understand how clare-obscure affects the sense of depth, volume, and realism in a drawing.

There are common mistakes when drawing with a plain pencil.

Let's discuss them in more detail:

• What references are dangerous for beginners?
• Do you really always need to check proportions?
• Why is the use of only hard or only soft pencils undesirable?
• What possible consequences can arise due to the wrong choice of paper and the use of unsharpened pencils?

Lesson duration ~ 25 m

Birds are incredible creatures, and in the tenth lesson we will unravel their secret together. Get ready to spread your wings and immerse yourself in animal painting.

In the lesson you'll:

• Study the features of bird anatomy;
• Learn to draw three different bird silhouettes.

Lesson duration ~ 44 m

How to convey the lightness and movement of a bird? We'll find out in this lesson.

In the lesson you'll:

• Draw a bird in flight;
• Convey movement and energy in the drawing;
• Understand the softness of pencils;
• Apply hatching to create volume.

Lesson duration ~ 23 m

Our task will be not only to draw a squirrel, a wonderful inhabitant of the forest, but also to master the art of transferring proportions.

In the lesson you'll:

• Understand how to correctly transfer proportions so that different parts of the body looked harmonious.
• Create an illusion of three-dimensionality;
• Add contrast using a liner.

Lesson duration ~ 20 m

Next, we will hone the skill in sketching animals using the example of a cat.

In the lesson you'll:

• Learn to draw cats using simple shapes;
• Draw seven cats in various poses, developing sketching and shape skills.
• Pay attention to the differences in the sketching of cats depending on the pose.

Lesson duration ~ 57 m

Let's convey all the cuteness and tenderness of long fur and a woolen ball through realistic textures and hatching.

In the lesson you'll:

• Draw a composition using simple shapes;
• Learn to convey the texture of long fur and the texture of a ball of yarn;
• Enhance the skill of hatching according to the shape of the object.

Lesson duration ~ 1 h 07 m

We begin to explore the exciting world of space and perspective, learning to design interiors with confidence and skill.

In the lesson you'll:

• Learn to build an interior with the right perspective;,
• Work with verticals and horizontals to create depth in the drawing;,
• Learn to draw different textures;,
• You will practice the skill of hatching to give volume and realism to the furniture.,

To create a work of art, all you need is a pencil and a sheet of paper.

Through this magic of minimal means, the lines between white canvas and inspiration merge together.

I am ready to embody this world in my drawings, conveying its atmosphere and emotions.

Lesson duration ~ 28 m

In this fascinating lesson, we will plunge into the art of conveying the grace and expressiveness of the human figure.

In the lesson you'll:

• Learn the basics of forming human silhouette proportions.
• Draw three different silhouettes that will help you practice and develop your skills in drawing silhouettes.

Lesson duration ~ 54 m

Next, we are inspired by the atmosphere of elegance and learn how to create a portrait of a girl.

In the lesson you'll:

• Make a magic sketch;
• Create realistic facial features and adorn our heroine with a hat;
• Practice the skill of giving volume and texture, allowing our drawing to come to life in three dimensions.

Lesson duration ~ 33 m

Opening the door to a world of architectural masterpieces.

In the lesson you'll:

• Draw a door with cracks and a wood pattern;
• Learn how to create the effect of a stone texture, convey the volume and structure of the walls.

Lesson duration ~ 1 h 08 m

In this lesson, we will immerse ourselves in the atmosphere of life in the old city and master the right perspective.

In the lesson you'll:

• Master the art of correct perspective when drawing buildings and architectural elements;
• Create a pencil sketch with precise verticals and picturesque details;
• Practice hatching skills to give shape and volume to urban sketches.

The lesson duration is 49 m

Look at this real artistic challenge - a beautiful mysterious well. It's time to delve into the world of detailed drawing.

In the lesson you'll:

• In the twenty-first lesson, you will practice the skill of observing proportions to create a harmonious pattern.
• Add volume and texture to the wooden roof;
• Convey the volume and structure of the stone well using light and shadow;
• Pay attention to the numerous details of the drawing.

Lesson duration ~ 31 m

We continue to marvel at the beauty of the surrounding world, honing our skill of transferring picturesque views onto paper, swapping a pencil for a magical liner.

In the lesson you'll:

• Capture on paper a picturesque view, including mountains, houses, rocks, and a spruce forest;
• Create realistic textures and play of light and shadow;
• Draw the water surface and shadows in the water.

Our journey into the world of graphics has come to an end. I have prepared tips for you that will help you develop further in your creativity.

And also during the lesson, we will summarize the course and share our impressions of it.