Free Online Drawing Courses & MOOCs

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How to draw a face: Digital (Skillshare)

Architecture & Design

Discover the secrets to drawing realistic faces digitally with our 'How to Draw a Face: Digital' course on Skillshare. This class takes you beyond basic techniques, focusing on advanced methods for creating shadows and blending colors to achieve stunning, lifelike facial expressions. Whether you're an aspiring artist or a seasoned digital illustrator, this course will equip you with the skills needed to master face drawing using Corel Painter 2018 on a Wacom Cintiq 27 QHD tablet.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Creative Drawing Digital Illustration

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Drawing Chinese Ox - the Symbol of New Year. (Skillshare)

Architecture & Design

Discover the rich cultural significance behind the Chinese Ox with our exclusive online drawing course. Perfect for beginners and advanced artists alike, this course will guide you through creating stunning representations of the Ox, a symbol of New Year's prosperity, diligence, and strength. Whether you're looking to explore Eastern art or enhance your portfolio, 'Drawing Chinese Ox' offers a unique opportunity to delve into the world of Oriental symbols.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Drawing Painting Watercolor

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Emotions 1 (Skillshare)

Architecture & Design

Dive into the world of emotional expression with our 'Emotions 1' Watercolor Portrait Class. This Skillshare course is designed for beginners, guiding you through the process of capturing the nuanced emotion of sadness in watercolor. Follow step-by-step as we introduce a new technique to paint a crying face, enhancing your ability to convey emotions in art.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Creative Drawing Painting

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The Calligraphy of Flowers (Skillshare)

Architecture & Design

Transform your approach to flower painting by integrating the fluidity and structure of calligraphy techniques. This course will guide you through mastering full-stroke brushwork, originally used in calligraphy, to bring your floral subjects to life with movement and grace.

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Self-Paced

Creative Drawing Painting

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Drawing a Mouth: How to make your drawings look like photos! (Skillshare)

Architecture & Design

Elevate your drawing skills with this step-by-step guide on how to draw a mouth realistically, transforming your sketches into stunningly lifelike portraits. Perfect for beginners and advanced artists alike, this course covers essential materials and techniques to achieve photorealistic results in your artwork.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Creative Drawing Sketch

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Sketchbook Everyday - Leaves in Watercolor (Skillshare)

Architecture & Design

Dive into the world of watercolor painting with 'Sketchbook Everyday - Leaves in Watercolor', a course designed for busy artists who want to refine their leaf-drawing abilities. Under the guidance of artist Mandar, you'll explore five unique leaves and learn techniques to bring them to life using watercolors. Ideal for those looking to enhance their art skills without spending hours practicing.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Drawing Painting Watercolor

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Scratchboard: Geometric Animal (Skillshare)

Architecture & Design

Embark on a creative journey with 'Scratchboard: Geometric Animal', where beginners learn the fundamentals of scratchboard art, focusing on transforming animal references into captivating geometric designs. Perfect for those new to scratchboarding, this course emphasizes reductive mark-making techniques and introduces students to the fascinating world of geometry and pattern application in art.

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Self-Paced

Creative Drawing Design Patterns

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Draw a self portrait with your eyes closed. (Skillshare)

Architecture & Design

Embark on a journey of self-discovery and artistic exploration with 'Draw a Self Portrait with Your Eyes Closed' on Skillshare. In this innovative course, you'll learn how to create a compelling self-portrait while blindfolded, enhancing your understanding of yourself and deepening your art practice. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist looking for new challenges, this course will guide you through the process of creating art that's both introspective and expressive.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Creative Drawing Portrait Painting

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Introduction to Pen and Ink techniques (Skillshare)

Architecture & Design

Dive into the world of pen and ink drawing with our beginner-friendly course. Master essential techniques like hatching and rendering to create stunning artworks. Perfect for artists at all levels looking to refine their skills.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Creative Drawing Sketch