Welcome to the Sketching Basics Index!

In this special page, I've compiled the must-watch tips videos and classes I've created that I'd recommend going through before jumping into any of my full sketching tutorials (graphite or pen and ink). 

Just as a reminder, if you haven't yet checked out my Drawing Mini-Course for the Total Beginner, please go through that before delving into these resources. 
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Click on the image above to take the Drawing Mini-Course for the Total Beginner.

You'll be able to find many more drawing/sketching tutorials in the Collections tab over on Patreon. 

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Drawing Class for Beginners:
​Visualizing Subjects as 2D Shapes and 3D Forms



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Why Drawing is Important + Practical Tips to Stay Consistent

Drawing Practice for Beginners: Understanding 1 and 2 Point Perspectives

Why Drawing is Important. Yes! Even for Painters.


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The Keys to Being Able to Draw Anything You Want


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My Drawing Set-Up: Your Questions Answered


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How to Improve Your Circles and Ellipses



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Drawing Exercise to Improve Shapes and Proportion

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Live Training #12 

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Live Training #34


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10 Things I Wish I Knew About Drawing
When I Was Getting Started

The Basics on Drawing Pencils



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How to Hold a Pencil for Drawing,
Why It's Important + Helpful Exercises for Beginners



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Freehand Drawing Tips: How to Improve Your Proportions



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How to Draw a Face with Believable Proportions

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Freehand Drawing Tips for Beginners
+ My Process for Creating Preliminary Sketches



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Timed Sketch Practice! Sketching 3 Pears in 10 Minutes

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My Favorite Shading Exercises for Beginners



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Sketchbook Tips + Why They Are Important

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Must-Know Pen + Ink Tips for Beginners
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Pen and Ink: Shading Tips and Techniques

Ready to take your drawing skills further? :)

You'll be able to find many more tutorials in the Collections tab over on Patreon. 

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