When you are ready to create a mosaic art piece, what do you consider first? Is it the materials? The substrates? The designs? It may be all of those things, but before you start, you must consider your design. How would you like to learn some simple and easy to execute techniques for drawing without a model?
In this online course Carol Shelkin takes you step-by-step from how to draw an almost perfect freehand circle, to drawing a complete rose, including different techniques for shading. Carol starts this course with a very in-depth powerpoint presentation discussing composition, art elements, and how to see certain objects as simple shapes. She breaks down all the mystery of how to draw without an image or model in front of you. Once you master this technique, it can be used with portraits, animals, objects in nature, and so much more.
In this course you will learn:
- Definition of composition and how it is applied
- Basic art elements that will enlighten and enhance your mosaic art process
- How to draw an “almost” perfect circle
- How to start to draw a rose
- How to look at the drawing process in lines and shapes
- How to outline your rose
- How to add shading with 5 different techniques
- How to add more depth and dimension with pens
- How to transfer your design to a substrate
Just to clarify: In this course you will not learn how to mosaic a rose. However, this course is a valuable drawing course that will lead you through creating an image for use as a mosaic template.
This is a great course for beginners to use simple techniques while following along with Carol as she draws each line. As you follow the steps with your instructor, you will see a rose drawing evolve and emerge.
Included in this course is a short PDF with Carol’s favorite supplies as well as an image of the rose for download.
Your Instructor
Carol Shelkin, a visual artist is creating contemporary, fine art, original and intricate mosaic designs that eminent care and attention to detail with hand cut, high quality stained glass and other glass materials.
Course Curriculum
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StartIntro and Personal Interview with Tami and Carol (7:02)
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StartPDF for Download. Supplies and Resources
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StartRose template
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StartDesign and line drawing presentation part 1: A-H Elements of Design (10:58)
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StartDesign and line drawing presentation part 2: Contrast in Mosaic Design (4:38)
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StartDesign and line drawing presentation part 3: Proportion and Size, Space and Unity (4:05)
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StartHow to draw an "almost" perfect freehand circle (2:30)
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StartDraw a simple shape (2:34)
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StartDrawing simple lines and directions (5:06)
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StartSeeing the light and dark areas (3:31)
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StartStarting to draw a rose (6:47)
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StartAdding more lines and curves to the rose drawing (6:27)
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StartGoing deeper into rose details (11:57)
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StartAdding pen to the line drawing (5:17)
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Start5 techniques for shading (10:07)
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StartHow shading creates dimension and form (7:51)
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StartCross hatching with pen to create shadows and highlights (5:54)
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StartDemo tracing rose on to a substrate (5:15)
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StartWrap up and thank you (1:00)