Drawing and Illustration for Beginners

Everyone can learn to draw once they know these simple art techniques. Start drawing immediately and develop your artistic passion by following these inspiring videos!

KEY COURSE BENEFITS:

• Course access: 60 days - Study at your own pace
• Internationally-recognised CPD accredited course
• Start learning straightaway from any laptop or mobile device in any country

Would you love to draw a beautiful picture? You can! Our video course, created by popular YouTube artist Shayda Campbell, shows you how to draw with easy-to-follow videos. You watch and follow her example. Release your inner artist, express yourself on paper and learn to draw with confidence.

This course is for everyone who wants to be more creative, no matter their skill level. You’ll get to know different art techniques such as contour drawing, shading, and adding depth and perspective. Then you’ll move on to creating a floral illustration, which is Shayda’s top passion, before drawing everyday objects, learning to make orginal cards and journal pages.

You’ll quickly build your confidence and ability with this course! Whether you’re looking for a satisfying hobby or want to sell your art work, this course will unleash the artist that lies within us all. Imagine the pleasure you’ll give people when they receive a unique card or painting created by you!

Drawing is also good for you. It’s great exercise for your brain as you become more observant of things around you and become more creative. It’s fabulous for your hand-eye coordination and it’s an amazing stress buster as you become immersed in your drawing.

Be inspired to learn to draw by signing up for our creative video course. The beauty of video is that you can see exactly what you need to do and pause the recording at any time so you can really take your time with your practice. Sign up now and start drawing!

You’ll be introduced to Shayda Campbell, who’ll show you how to create simple but very effective works of art. Following her step-by-step videos you will be drawing beautiful works of art. You’ll learn to draw:

• flowers and foliage, which make super cards for family and friends as well as journal spreads or fun artwork for your home

• everyday objects. See them in a new light and turn them into works of art

• In your own style, developing your own unique voice and point of view

You’ll learn the difference between drawing and illustration. A good illustration definition is that it is a visual explanation of a text, which can be used in books, newspapers, posters, video games, films or animations.

This video course will get your creative juices flowing, so you can enthusiastically create amazing and unique drawings or illustrations. Whether you have a passion for abstract art, realism or any artistic style in between, our Drawing And Illustration video course gives you the foundation to start drawing.

• Everyone! Drawing is a wonderful exercise for the mind, eyes and hands. It helps us to become more observant by looking at things in a new light. It helps us to concentrate and it’s great for our hand-eye coordination

• Everyone who is looking for a fun and pleasurable way to relax. Drawing helps us to ‘be in the moment’, so it is therapeutic and a fantastic mindfulness exercise

• Any frustrated artist wishing to refresh scarcely-used creative skills by learning to draw again

• People who are feeling stressed can improve their mood by getting wrapped up in their drawing and switching off from everyday life

• People looking for an enjoyable hobby which they can do anywhere - at home or on location

• Artists who would love to create unique gifts and cards for family and friends

• People who would like to build a business or profitable sideline selling their drawings, illustrations or cards

• Anyone looking for ways to be more creative or expressive should learn to illustrate or draw as it helps us to open our imagination

• People who would love to be able to create lasting memories by sketching loved ones, including their pets, or places that are dear to them

• Anyone interested in an art career and wants to learn to draw different objects

• Therapists can encourage their clients to learn to illustrate or draw to help with depression, mindfulness or Alzheimer’s

This Drawing course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements.

• Sell handmade cards, illustrations or paintings online or in a shop

• Be a freelance artist

• Study further for a career such as a:

  • graphic designer

  • illustrator

  • theater or film set designer

  • multimedia artist

  • book illustrator

  • comic book artist

  • criminal sketch artist

• Use your artistic skills to complement your existing role as a writer, designer, editor, publisher or photographer