Brent Eviston - The Art & Science of Drawing / BASIC SKILLS (Download)

Drawing isn’t a mystical gift reserved for the naturally talented—it’s a learnable skill built on observation, practice, and proper technique. Whether you’re an aspiring artist, a painter looking to strengthen your foundation, or simply someone who’s always wanted to draw, mastering basic drawing skills opens doors to creative expression and professional opportunities in art, design, and illustration.

Course and Instructor Overview

The Art & Science of Drawing / BASIC SKILLS is taught by Brent Eviston, an experienced drawing instructor who demystifies the drawing process through structured, day-by-day lessons. This course replaces guesswork with clear methodology, teaching students how to see and translate what they observe onto paper using fundamental techniques rarely shared outside private art academies.

The program has been recently updated with enhanced video and audio quality, plus hours of bonus demonstrations covering botanical subjects, birds, and introductory figure drawing.

What You’ll Learn

This course focuses on essential drawing skills that form the foundation for all visual art:

Shape Recognition and Construction: Learn to break down any subject into basic shapes—circles, ovals, rectangles, and triangles—before adding refined details
Observation Techniques: Develop the ability to analyze subjects accurately and translate three-dimensional forms onto a two-dimensional surface
Line Control: Master light construction lines for planning and dark lines for finishing, plus proper pencil grip techniques
Curves and Contours: Understand how to chart and draw flowing, accurate curves
Texture and Detail: Bring drawings to life by adding realistic texture and fine details

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Course Structure

The program follows a simple daily structure: watch one video lesson introducing a core skill, then practice. The five-day basic skills sequence covers:

Getting started with proper foundations
Circles and ovals mastery
Straight lines and geometric shapes
Curve drawing techniques
Integration and synthesis

Bonus content includes step-by-step demonstrations showing how to apply these skills to real subjects like scrub jays, botanical illustrations, and human figures.

Who Should Take This Course

This course is ideal for absolute beginners ready to commit to systematic learning. It’s also highly valuable for painters—many master painters emphasize that strong drawing skills are essential for painting success. Determined teens and adults interested in pursuing art seriously will find this an accessible yet rigorous introduction.

The Art & Science of Drawing series continues with six additional courses covering advanced topics like dynamic mark-making, form and space, measuring, contours, and shading techniques.