Free Classes 1, 2, 3

Classes are all on-line, through a private page on zarinastudio.com. Private Zoom Classes are not available at this time. 

This course works at a slower pace, as I am not there in person to make any adjustments, this series of lessons center around setting up a strong foundation of drawing and painting skills. The first 6 months are strictly drawing lessons and learning how to control your pencil. An intermediate drawing course will be available later on in 2022 and can be taken simultaneously with painting foundations. Class time ranges from 15-25 minutes depending on subjects, and weekly assignments will be given. The shorter class time allows me to help slow you down and pay attention to each individual lesson. The goal is to not intimate or overwhelm the student, as I am aware a lot of students are beginners and can get nervous. My goal is to build your confidence in each element of drawing and have a private space to do that. The slower pace also insures you’re not getting ahead of yourself and I can check in on each step of your growth with monthly or weekly check-ins. The shorter videos also allow you to consider your schedule, if you miss a week of class you can carve out an hour the next week and do two lessons. If you miss three classes, you can carve out 2.5 hours to complete the missed lessons. If you miss a month, you can carve out 3.5 hours to complete the lessons. My goal is to create a platform where you can create ownership of your skills and not create pressure on your schedule. 

Drawing Class 1 : Supply Overview

Class time : 23:40 mins
Difficultly level : Easy
No additional homework suggested.

Notes :

Please have all your materials ready for future classes. Pink or standard easers will not do for this course. Art erasers and neutral cream or white pencil erasers are only acceptable.

Drawing Class 2 : Pencils + Intro to Value Scale

Class time : 23:27 mins
Difficultly level : Medium
Practice at home “tornado columns” and using your pencils.

Notes :

Here are a few more examples of Value Scales. The most important thing I want you to get out of this class is practice shifting the pressure of the pencil on the paper - and practice controlling your hand while shifting the pressure from dark to light.

Drawing Class 3 : Erasers & When To Use Them

Class time : 20:48 mins
Difficultly level : Medium
No additional homework suggested.

Notes :

Remember to keep erasers clean, try to have a spare sheet of paper aside to clean your erasers in between sessions.