Drawing & Painting   

Beginners and more experienced artists will learn step-by-step to create realistic coloured pencil drawings. With still life, landscape, animals and portraiture as subject matter, you will take part in detailed tutorial instruction. Learn professional techniques for layering, stroking, burnishing and stumbling in creating smooth backgrounds, fur and skin tones. An informative online discussion forum will provide you with a classroom environment to learn drawing techniques, while critiques will offer support, suggestions and improvements. You can view the instructor's work and list of supplies here. No textbook required.

Software Required: Any computer device (PC, Mac, Tablet) with internet access and email. For sending drawings the following is recommended: digital camera, scanner, regular camera (you can convert the photos to digital).

Beginners and those with some drawing experience will learn how to draw with step-by-step instructions. Learn professional pencil shading, blending and erasing techniques. There are twelve tutorials including still life, landscape, animals and portraiture. An informative discussion forum will provide you with a classroom environment to learn drawing techniques and artistic tips, while critiques will offer support, suggestions and improvements. At completion of this online course, you will have a portfolio of realistic detailed pencil drawings. You can view the instructor's work and list of supplies here. No textbook required.

Software Required: Any computer device (PC, Mac, Tablet) with internet access and email. For sending drawings the following is recommended: digital camera, scanner, regular camera (you can convert the photos to digital).

Students develop an understanding of light sources, calculations, illumination, electrical control, layout, and specifications as they apply to the theory of interior decorating.

Prerequisite: Basic Drafting or AutoCAD course. 

No textbook required