Welcome to the Open Studio

Video walks you through the proper way to sharpen a drawing pencil using a blade and sandpaper.

Observation is the foundation of every successful drawing. In this class, you will learn how to truly see your subject by training your eye to recognize proportions, angles, shapes, relationships, and subtle visual details.

Learning to recognize shapes is one of the most important skills in drawing, allowing you to simplify complex subjects into clear, manageable forms.

A kneaded eraser is one of the most versatile tools in a drawing kit, but why is it so much better than regular eraser?

Perspective is the foundation of creating the illusion of depth and three-dimensional space on a flat surface. In this class, you will learn the fundamental principles of perspective and apply them to construct accurate objects, architecture, and figures with confidence.

The way you hold your pencil or charcoal has a profound impact on every mark you make. Mastering the proper grips will improve your control, increase your efficiency, and allow you to draw with greater confidence and expression.

Adopt a consistent path for every drawing and progress quickly. We will give you a set of principles that will significantly improe your drawings.