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What you will learn • Drawing Academy Curriculum
- Information on drawing materials, media, and tools
- How to self-assess your drawing skills
- How to handle a pencil the right way
- How to measure with a pencil from life
- 16 types of perspective
- 21 rules of perspective
- How to draw in one-point perspective
- How to draw in two-point perspective
- How to draw in three- and four-point perspective
- How to divide depth in perspective
- How to use the aerial perspective
- How to avoid mistakes in perspective
- How to use constructive drawing principles
- How to use contours in constructive drawing
- Proficient techniques of rendering tonal values
- How to develop great hatching skills
- How to draw flat geometric figures in perspective
- How to draw 3D geometric bodies in perspective
- How to intersect flat planes in drawing
- How to intersect 3D objects by flat planes
- How to intersect 3D objects with each other
- How to draw architectural details in perspective
- Drawing architecture in 1- and 2-point perspective
- 15 Elements of composition
- How to scale and compose artworks
- Golden proportions and golden figures in art
- How to draw in pen and ink
- How to draw in silverpoint
- How to draw in chalks and charcoal
- How to draw in colored pencils
- How to make collages and decorative artworks
- How to practice calligraphy
- How to make still life artworks
- How to draw leaves and flowers
- How to draw trees and landscapes
- How to draw different animals and birds
- How to draw a human skull
- Anatomy of a human head
- Proportions of a human face
- How to draw eyes, mouth, ears, nose, and mouth
- Portrait drawing rules
- How to draw a human head
- How to draw full-face and profile portraits
- How to draw portraits in the three-quarters view
- How to draw, children, female and male portraits
- How to draw hair and different hairstyles
- How to draw portraits in colored pencil
- How to draw portraits in silver point
- How to sketch in the Old Masters style
- How to draw portraits in perspective
- Skeletal construction of a human body
- Muscular anatomy for artists
- Proportions of a human body
- Golden proportions in figure drawing
- How to draw hands, arms, legs, knees, and feet
- How to draw the shoulder girdle and neck
- How to draw ribcage and pelvis
- How to draw a torso using proportions and anatomy
- How to draw a body using proportions and anatomy
- How to use contours in figure drawing
- How to draw male and female figures
- How to sketch figures in various poses
- How to draw models from life
- How to draw realistic figures from imagination
- How to draw human figures in motion
- Unique drawing techniques that are not taught anywhere else
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Drawing Academy FAQ
How long are the course video lessons?
There are over 120 video lessons and bonus videos in the Drawing Academy course. Many lessons come in multiple parts. Each part may last up to one hour. The length of videos is not that relevant to the topic each lesson explains because some short lessons will give you the know-how that will take you many hours or even weeks to practice and master.
Are course videos available in other languages?
All educational materials are available in English. Although the video lessons do not have subtitles, each page includes a written transcript that you can translate and read.
Can I get the Drawing Academy course for free?
Yes, there are two ways to get a full Drawing Academy membership for free:
1. Win an online art contest.
2. Manually write well-illustrated articles on traditional fine art.
Can I purchase this course as a gift?
Yes, after your payment, just create an account in the name of the person you’d like to gift this course to.
What art materials would I need?
If you have some graphite pencils, drawing paper, and an eraser, you’re ready to begin. Other materials are optional, and you’ll receive complete information on what you’ll need if you decide to explore media such as colored pencils, pen and ink, charcoal, or silverpoint.
Can I cancel my membership?
Your membership is valid for a lifetime and includes unlimited personal support, such as artwork critiques and answers to your art questions, at no additional cost. If you choose to cancel this service for any reason, we can delete your account upon your request. Please note that since this course provides intangible products, they cannot be returned, and therefore, refunds are not available.
When will I get the Drawing Academy diploma?
To receive your diploma, you have to complete the course and demonstrate your progress by submitting your artworks created before and after the course. You may do this at any time after three months from your enrollment. There are no deadlines, so you can apply for your diploma whenever you wish in the future.
What you will get at Drawing Academy
- Free drawing tutorials
- Drawing Academy Art Community
- Support from the Academy team
- Answers to your art questions
- Recommendations for art courses
- Art Competitions
- Art articles
- Professional drawing tips
- The Drawing Academy blog
- Free Newsletter
- Lifetime membership
- 120 Drawing video lessons and bonus videos
- Numerous bonus art books and albums
- Unlimited individual support from Academy tutors
- Constructive critique of your artworks
- Answers to your art questions
- Advice for improving your drawing skills
- Members-only Newsletter
- Students Gallery
- Diploma of Excellence in your name
Is the Drawing Academy course for me?
It depends on your skills and goals. If art is your hobby, at Drawing Academy, you will find all you need to learn to get good understanding of constructive drawing, perspective, anatomy, tonal rendering, etc.
However, if you want to achieve the advanced level of drawing skills and become a proficient fine artist, self-learning is not enough. You need a dedicated art teacher, who will assess your skills, give assignments, explain how to do them step by step, check your results and advise how to fix mistakes. Such personal tutoring service is provided in the Life Drawing Academy Correspondence Course »
Unlimited Personal Tutoring
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Your personal drawing curriculum will cover all the drawing topics you need to become a professional fine artist. In addition to over 200 video lessons and bonus tutorials, you’ll receive 100 drawing tasks that are explained in detail and demonstrated step by step.
Your structured art education will progress smoothly from fundamental concepts to more advanced topics, helping you reach the highest level of drawing abilities.
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Drawing Academy Tutors
Drawing Academy is led by professional fine artists and art teachers, Vladimir London and Natalie Richy. Combined, they spent over 20 years studying art and have more than 50 years of professional experience in art. Now you can benefit from their extensive knowledge and creative experience. Vladimir is an internationally published author of numerous fine art books. Natalie Richy is also the tutor at Old Masters Academy, where she teaches traditional oil painting techniques.
Drawing Academy Mission
Our Vision is that fine art portrays the beauty and meaning in life. To support this, we established the Drawing Academy with the Purpose of promoting realistic fine art and preserving the traditions of the Old Masters. Our Mission is to provide you with comprehensive and professional art education, to teach you traditional drawing methods and techniques, and to assist you in developing your unique artistic style rooted in the principles and legacy of classical fine art.
Why Drawing Academy is unique
There are 7 specific reasons that make the Drawing Academy unique:
- You will get a lifetime membership for a one-time fee. No other art college offers the same deal.
- You will enjoy unlimited access to all Drawing Academy video lessons, bonus tutorials, drawing demos, articles, albums and books including those materials that will become available in the future. All new educational materials will be provided free of charge.
- You will rely on unlimited personal support from the Academy tutors, including critiques of your artworks and answers to your art questions. This support lasts for life, at no additional cost.
- The Drawing Academy’s educational process is grounded in classical art education traditions. Contemporary art colleges no longer adhere to these traditions.
- You will discover numerous drawing methods developed by course tutors Vladimir London and Natalie Richy. These methods are unique and not available anywhere else.
- The Drawing Academy teaching is based on constructive drawing, the cornerstone of realistic art, covering 34 principles such as perspective, proportion, composition, contours, the artist’s anatomy and so on. At the Drawing Academy, you will learn fundamental drawing methods and techniques that are no longer taught in contemporary art schools.
- You will receive comprehensive, all-rounded drawing education that will equip you with the skills to draw anything you see or imagine.
Personal Support by Drawing Academy tutors
As an Academy student, you will enjoy direct access to course tutors. Whether you have questions about art, need guidance with your creative development, or simply want feedback on artworks you’ve created, Drawing Academy tutors are ready to help. You can submit your questions and artwork for critique at any time. This personal support is unlimited and comes at no extra charge.
Drawing Academy Assignments
Assignments are available in addition to unlimited personal support from the Academy tutors. In the Drawing Academy course, you will receive video lessons and drawing tutorials, as well as downloadable fine art books. If you learn best by following structured coursework, we have assignments for every topic covered. However, if you prefer to draw from your own subjects and themes, we fully support that approach as well. The course is entirely flexible in this regard. Our goal is to provide you with the essential knowledge and skills so you can improve your drawing abilities.
How you will benefit from the Drawing Academy Art Community
Art Competition
You have the chance to win a membership to Drawing Academy through its online art competition. This competition is democratic, as winners are chosen not by biased jury decisions but through public voting. To enter the drawing contest, simply submit your story and artwork, then ask your friends and followers to cast their votes for you. Every three months, there is a new round of the competition, and over 120 winners are already enjoying the Drawing Academy course. You could be the next winner!
Publish Art Articles
The most guaranteed way to receive a free Drawing Academy membership is by writing articles about traditional fine art. Once we publish your 15 well-illustrated articles on the Drawing Academy website, you will be granted lifetime access to all video lessons and bonuses. We only accept original, manually written articles that align with the Purpose and Mission of Drawing Academy. If you share our Vision, send us your stories and essays to earn your lifetime membership and enjoy unlimited support at Drawing Academy!
Ask Tutors Questions
Drawing Academy tutors are here to assist you with any art-related questions. This service is free and open to everyone. Your questions, as well as the tutors’ responses, may be shared and discussed by students and visitors of the Academy. Learn from professional artists and become part of the Drawing Academy community! If you have questions that could benefit the entire community, and if you’d like to share your artworks along with your questions, we would be happy to feature them on the Drawing Academy website.
Drawing Academy Students Club
Students Gallery
Showcase your creative development.
Students can exhibit their artwork and the progress they have made in the Drawing Academy Gallery. You can show your drawings from before, during and after taking the Drawing Academy course. You can benefit from additional online exposure and gain valuable feedback from other Drawing Academy students and visitors.
Artworks Critique
Benefit from professional feedback.
Do you want a professional opinion of your drawings? You can receive personal comments and support from Drawing Academy tutors, advice on how to improve your art and develop your drawing skills, and additional feedback from other students and visitors. You are not alone; the art community is here to help!
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Share Your Feedback
What do you think about the Drawing Academy?
We want to know your honest opinion of the Drawing Academy’s courses, tutors, and art community. As a student at the Drawing Academy, you can publish your unfiltered feedback on how the course works for you. Share your opinion with us, fellow students, and any who are thinking of enrolling in the Drawing Academy.
Drawing Academy Students Gallery
Thank you very much for all the hints I received in the Drawing Academy course!
Johann Krammer
I have learned so much from the Drawing Academy course and feel more confident in making my art.
Aisha
This drawing course was very helpful in improving my drawing skills.
Tassos Karadimas
The impact on my artwork which has happened since joining the Drawing Academy has been huge.
Ray Grace
At Drawing Academy, I’ve finally learned to to render tonal values the right way.
Linda Jakobsson
I can say that taking this drawing course was the best thing that happened to me!
Sonya Ghanem
I’m looking forward to improve my drawing skills in the Drawing Academy course further.
Jean
My drawing skills have developed tremendously since I joined the Drawing Academy.
Yasmeen Kanaan
I recommend Drawing Academy to every artist who wants to get better skills.
Khadija
I’m still watching video lessons, but the results are already incredibly amazing.
Erick Carrazco
This course taught me so much, I can’t begin to tell you all I discovered here.
Bobbe Froelich
I recommend the Drawing Academy to everyone who wants to learn how to draw properly.
Anastasia Vasileva
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What Drawing Academy students say
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You are doing GREAT work by making these classical drawing education available to people like me.
Lucy Chen
The Drawing Academy’s curriculum is great; it is easy to learn here with my own schedule.
Harumi Kiyota
Drawing Academy taught me “how to draw what I know”. This improved my art greatly.
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At Drawing Academy, I learnt the fundamentals that every artist should know and use.
Sonya Ghanem
Every video lesson was adding to my skills and knowledge in the world of arts.
Ray Grace
To everyone who needs the right and best quality of art education, this course is very worth it.
Ezra Brosoto
Drawing Academy taught me fundamental drawing rules and principles and helped to improve my skills.
Franci du Plessis
Thank you for your always great support! With kind regards,
Johann Krammer
Now I can draw the way I want and can proudly say that my skills improved so much thanks to this drawing course.
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At 62 years of age, I’m still learning. The Drawing Academy course is very helpful in getting necessary technical skills.
Loreta Ferroni
Drawing Academy offers good quality art education I always wanted to receive. I am very grateful for many new things I have learned.
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