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Drawing Foundations IV

The fourth installment of the Drawing Foundations Course, under Bill Perkins's guidance, delves into the principles of values and the concepts of major and minor keys. Using a value matrix to create impactful visuals, you'll learn to simplify scenes. The course includes diagrams to help you grasp the concepts of major and minor keys, enabling you to apply them in designing your artwork. By the end of the course, you will clearly understand how to illustrate landscapes.

3 Lessons 4h 5m 23s of videos

Common Questions

Is this course beginner friendly?

Yes, this course is designed to introduce the fundamentals of drawing to beginners. However, intermediate and advanced students who wish to refresh their drawing foundation are welcome to take it!

However, we recommend that you take Drawing Foundations I before attempting this course.

What materials do I need to get for this course?

A material PDF list is linked in each lesson under the description. Please check the file to see what you need to prepare. This course introduces you to many new drawing materials, but you can also use alternative options you have at home.

Can I do this course digitally, using Photoshop or Procreate?

Most of the New Masters Academy courses are designed to be done traditionally or digitally. Software changes constantly, but the fundamentals stay the same. It will be up to you to translate the information that you are learning to your software of choice.

Are there any assignments in this course?

This course includes downloadable assignment PDFs, that help you practice the materials taught by instructors Bill Perkins, John Asaro, and Mark Westermoe. Keeping up with these assignments will maximize your learning outcomes.