Meet your instructor:
Joseph earned a master's degree in Fine Arts from The School of Visual Arts (NYC). Since then, his work has been exhibited internationally, including solo exhibitions in New York and Los Angeles, as well as international shows like Art Basel and Scope. His contemporary gallery representations include Joseph Nahmad, Jack Geary Gallery, and De Re Gallery. He is the author of the best-selling book The Secrets of Oil Painting, and his achievements have earned him numerous awards and grants. Joseph is a working artist with over 10 years of teaching experience. In addition to his work as an artist, he has curated multiple group shows.
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Course Curriculum
Section 1: Introduction
6 lectures
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Supply List20:55
Helpful Tips to Get Started10:23
Learn How to Get a Guaranteed Win Out of This Course!04:31
Proper Pencil Holding Positions 
▶09:55
How Your Supplies Work / Paper Types / Textures09:23
Beginner Drawing Techniques / Fundamentals24:31
Section 2: Fundamentals — The Shading Exercise
9 lectures
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Charcoal vs Graphite Papers04:22
Hand Holding Positions09:41
The 10 Value Greyscale Part 115:41
The Shading Exercise Part 115:52
Tricks for Easy Line Art18:31
Tricks to Easily Creating Depth05:46
Drawing Curves Part 105:46
The Second Shading Coat18:31
3rd Coat and Finishing Touches12:59
Section 3: Cueball & 12 Sided Dice Drawing
7 lectures
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Drawing Line Art Part 1 — Getting Set Up18:12
Drawing Interior Lines and Outlining Planes25:02
Applying Values / Shading Planes10:56
The Detail Coat / Top Coat12:59
Observation Study09:38
Drawing & Shading in Layers05:58
Shading Techniques: Real Life Application15:32
Section 4: Drawing From Your Imagination
5 lectures
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Drawing Water Droplets15:40
How to Draw From Your Imagination14:44
Creating Structure Using Lighting14:33
Pro Shading and Lighting Tricks11:42
Using Visualization to Create Realism16:56
Section 5: Still Life Drawing / Drawing a Sheet
9 lectures
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Drawing Material / A White Cloth Part 115:00
Interior Shapes Part 114:26
Learning a Process to Draw Anything10:30
Using White Charcoal for Highlights15:06
Creating Depth of Field06:31
Adding Nuances18:52
Mastering Pencil Work12:05
Mastering Detail13:34
Your Drawing Motion12:37
Section 6: Study / Drawing a Head Sculpture
10 lectures
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Studying a Master's Work16:28
Drawing Interior Lines Part 124:10
Drawing Proportions14:50
Finding Shapes to Simplify Your Subject19:01
Creating Realism17:39
Drawing Features08:35
Shading for Realism14:55
Observation Techniques15:43
Problem Solving in a Drawing16:13
Creating Form From Light and Shadow14:34
Section 7: Bonus — Drawing Lips & Noses Exercises
4 lectures
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Drawing Lips Exercise Part 117:19
Drawing Lips Exercise Part 215:15
Drawing Noses Exercise Part 121:07
Drawing Noses Exercise Part 222:15
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What will you learn?
In this robust course you’ll learn a traditional approach to classical drawing, starting with the fundamentals. Because good fundamentals ARE master techniques! From proper hand positions to hold a pencil to the various shading techniques.
Next you’ll move to fun, easy exercises designed to help you practice what you’ve learned and make sure you grasp each concept before moving on. Throughout the course, the instructor provides helpful critiques and feedback to guide your progress.
And finally you’ll do more advanced exercises of increasingly difficult subject matters like still life drawing and drawing from your imagination to help you master those skills and prepare you to grow on your own as an artist!
You'll learn dozens of drawing techniques!
In this course, you'll explore a range of drawing techniques, from the foundational basics—like pencil grips, paper selection, and shading methods—to advanced drawing strategies & exercises that will elevate your skills. Most importantly, you'll gain a clear, step-by-step process for creating impressive drawings from start to finish.
"After teaching drawing and painting for over a decade, I can confidently say that anyone can learn to draw—yes, anyone! The key is having the process broken down into manageable steps that build your confidence and skills gradually."
– Joseph Patric Daniels
No requirements!
That is except for some basic drawing tools to start, like pencils and paper. You'll find a comprehensive "Supply list" video at the beginning of the course - as well as a link to a resource website to help you find drawing supplies and save money!
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Every Member will receive an offer to join our private Facebook group. We know how important feedback is to every artists growth. In this group, you'll join thousands of learners that are on the same journey as you and share your thoughts, ideas and artwork and help others on their journey! You'll be offered access to the group after purchasing this course.
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