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Daily Sketchbook Drawing: Develop Your Artist’s Eye

A course by Alfonso De Anda , Illustrator

Illustrator. Mexico City, Mexico.
Joined August 2019

Learn how to freely experiment with ideas and techniques by sketching daily for thirty days

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99% positive reviews (338)
8,074 students
Audio: English
English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn how to freely experiment with ideas and techniques by sketching daily for thirty days

According to illustrator Alfonso De Anda, evolving as an artist takes discipline and a healthy mindset to draw freely, without judgment. This approach to illustration has helped him grow as an artist and have more fun with his creative process.

This is Alfonso’s second course, in his first course, he teaches how to create and publish a fanzine. In this course, he shows you how sketching daily for one hour every day can greatly improve your drawing skills.

Develop the habit of sketching daily alongside Alfonso, who shares valuable advice and insights on how to let go of your inhibitions and sketch with freedom and enjoyment. Draw for one month with Alfonso’s weekly prompts and tips to inspire you. Are you ready to open your sketchbook and boost your drawing abilities?

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What will you learn in this online course?

13 lessons & 7 downloads

Drawing Tools and Materials
17 minutes, 18 seconds
Mindset
15 minutes, 37 seconds
5+35+20
10 minutes, 54 seconds
Week 2: Life Drawing of Objects
12 minutes, 50 seconds
  • 99% positive reviews (338)
  • 8,074 students
  • 13 lessons (2h 38m)
  • 7 additional resources (0 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: English
  • English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Sketch for one hour every day for a month with daily drawing prompts.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

This course is for anyone who would like to improve their drawing skills and develop the habit of drawing daily.

Requirements and materials

All you need is the motivation to draw every day to improve your drawing skills.

As for materials, you will need a sketchbook (or some paper to make your own), pencils, an eraser, some markers, a timer, and any other drawing material you’d like to use.


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338 Reviews
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Alfonso De Anda

A course by Alfonso De Anda

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Illustrator

Alfonso de Anda is a Mexican illustrator with a passion for storytelling. His work can be found in editorial content, animated series, advertising campaigns, mural design, fashion design, and gallery exhibitions.

His list of clients includes Google, The New York Times, Snapchat, Vans, Adidas Originals, Nike, and Absolut. In addition to his commercial work, Alfonso has published more than 25 books and fanzines.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Influences
  • U2

    Sketchbooks, Pencils and Mindset

    • Sketchbooks
    • Drawing Tools and Materials
    • Mindset
  • U3

    Drawing!

    • 5+35+20
    • Week 1: Life Drawing of People, Living Things and Environments
    • Week 2: Life Drawing of Objects
    • Week 3: Drawing from Our Imagination
    • Week 4: Narrative
  • U4

    So, What Do We Have Here?

    • Is This Good? Is This Bad?
    • Habit and Discipline
    • From Your Sketchbook to Whatever You Can Imagine
  • FP

    Final project

    • Daily Sketchbook Drawing: Develop Your Artist’s Eye

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    Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.

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Daily Sketchbook Drawing: Develop Your Artist’s Eye. Illustration course by Alfonso De Anda Best seller

Daily Sketchbook Drawing: Develop Your Artist’s Eye

A course by Alfonso De Anda
Illustrator. Mexico City, Mexico.
Joined August 2019
  • 99% positive reviews (338)
  • 8,074 students