Drawing Essentials: Rendering Form

Charles Valsechi

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Simple Geometric Structures

15:02

Meet fine artist Charles Valsechi as he introduces the essential techniques you'll learn to create realistic, three-dimensional forms. Starting with the basics, Charles shows you what supplies you'll need. Then, learn how to visualize and sketch everyday objects using basic geometric forms as a guide.

Complex Structures

21:23

Practice drawing more complex objects using the techniques from Lesson 1. Charles guides you through the process, demonstrating effective methods for rendering a vase and a fabric still life. In the process, you'll see how to block in larger geometric forms before adding in smaller details.

Understanding Light & Tone

19:19

Elevate your skill set by exploring different types of light and shadow and how they visually define the objects you're drawing. Sketch along with Charles as he demonstrates his technique for drawing a sphere and cup by establishing tones and transitions from dark to light.

Local Tone & Edges

21:55

Build on the skills you've learned as you draw a still life with two objects. Practice loosely blocking in basic shapes before adding darker shadows and lighter tones. Plus, get in-depth instruction on how to effectively use contrast to create hard, firm and soft edges in your drawings.

Hatching & Form

21:06

See how to create the illusion of tone and texture in your drawings with hatching. Charles offers detailed instruction on how to apply hatching to an apple and the rounded and flat planes of geometric shapes to achieve striking -- and realistic-looking -- results.

Forms in Space

14:17

Add a sense of dimension to your work with Charles' tips and tricks. Using a simple still life as an example, Charles shows you how to convincingly depict objects in the foreground, middle ground and background to create depth as well as visual interest.

Drawing a Scene

25:00

Apply all of your newfound skills to draw a complex scene. Charles walks you through each important step, from creating the rough gestural sketch and blocking in the shadow shapes, to building up tones and modeling large and small forms. Plus, discover simple guidelines that will enhance your work!

7 Lessons

2 hrs 19 mins

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Achieve a new level of realism in your drawing! Learn how to draw form with step-by-step guidance from fine artist and instructor Charles Valsechi. Start by discovering how to sketch basic geometric forms, which will help you draw everyday objects accurately. Build on this foundation as you break down more complex objects into simple shapes, before bringing them to life with details. Next, enhance your ability to depict light and shadow as you become comfortable with tonal transitions. Expand your drawing skills further by using hatching to make objects seem to pop off the page. Then, bring greater dimension to your work as you learn to locate objects in the foreground, middle ground and background of your drawing. Plus, Charles will help you apply each of these techniques to draw a realistic scene that’s sure to be the first of many.

Charles Valsechi

Charles Valsechi's journey toward becoming an artist began at Ringling College of Art and Design. From there, Charles continued his artistic education with classical training under Charles Miano at the Southern Atelier and through workshops from other renowned artists. It was at the Southern Atelier where Charles first began teaching. Today, he is a professional fine artist and an instructor of drawing and painting at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design.

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Drawing Essentials: Rendering Form

Charles Valsechi

What is the “Purchase” option all about?

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