Realistic Drawing 101

Covered in this Course:

• The most effective way to start a drawing
• 5 strategies for drawing an accurate block-in
• How to see and simplify values
• The key to realistic shading
• The stages of shading
• How to use vine or willow charcoal
• How to create depth and dimension in your drawings
• How to create a focal point
• How to shade a smooth, even value

The Course Includes:

• Full-length, step-by-step video demonstrations
• A high-resolution reference photo for you to draw along with me
• A list of drawing supplies I will be using and recommend

What you'll draw with me during this course:

Student Testimonials:

"I am so glad that I stumbled upon The Drawing Source while looking for some material to learn about drawing. Marina is an amazing trainer who is not only a super duper expert in her skills but also has an amazing quality in sharing and imparting this skill through her precise, clear and effective training videos. This can really get anyone started quickly. What I liked the most is that you can reach out to her for your queries and inputs and get prompt and constructive feedback. I have and will recommend her courses/training anytime. I have learned and enjoyed it so much. I can go on and on but you really have to sign up to experience it yourself." - Anjana G.

"This is the best tutorial I have seen. I hope you come up with more courses. You're a great teacher, and your videos are well done." - Kailash M.

"What a valuable course this has been for me! Marina has it set up with clear, doable steps to accomplishing a finished drawing and the result I've achieved is a beautiful drawing I'm proud of. She has answered any questions I've had promptly and with patience. Just watching her draw is an inspiration." - Lorie G.

"This tutorial is great for beginners and provides you with all you need to know about light/dark, and shading etc. The beauty is you can do the course at your own pace with no pressure. The sites navigation is very intuitive and feels very one to one thanks to Marina's relaxed style!!" -Tim B.

"I learned a lot about realistic drawing from participating in the online course, Realistic Drawing 101. Marina Fridman is a gifted teacher and artist. Her videos are clear and helpful. I progressed in knowledge of terms, technique, and use of new medium. It is clear that practise makes perfect but I'd take another class with her any day." - Carmen V.


"This course was well worth taking. A great deal of information was shared in a concise, easy to follow sequence with demonstrations throughout. Response to questions was timely and right on topic. Highly recommended." - Lana H.