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What's included in the Minicourse?


The Minicourse covers Materials and Linear Mark Making.

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Minicourse Curriculum


  Introduction
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  Day 1 - Materials
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  Day 2 - Linear Mark Making
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Best Drawing Materials

Day 1: Materials


Materials are a crucial part of your drawing success. In the end, where the drawing tool meets the drawing surface, is where all the magic happens. And how you use your tools and surfaces matters.

This section gives you the material overview I wish I had when I started drawing. The right materials can help you study more effectively, while an unawareness of your materials can hold your drawings back, without you realizing why.

This module covers:

  • The best drawing tools for beginners, which are both practical AND versatile, for linear and tonal drawing.
  • You’ll learn about 3 types of sharpeners, and when to use each, 5 types of erasers and how to use them as drawing tools to draw “in the lights, and several blending tools to create smooth tones.
  • You’ll learn about which papers and sketchbooks are great for studying at home and while traveling, and other accessories like easels and drawing boards, which can make your practice even more comfortable.
  • You’ll get a deep introduction to graphite pencils, that won’t overwhelm you but show you the key ways to use graphite for a range of values, without having to carry 20 pencils around with you.
  • You’ll learn how to use black and white pencils on toned grey paper for cool “form effects”, to get that illustrator drawing type look.
  • We’ll also introduce charcoal pencils, and other drawing tools like pastels and inking. 
  • Lastly you’ll learn about the importance of choosing the right pencil case that suits your practical needs AND inspires you to draw, at home and while traveling.
  • All in all, you’ll come away with a clear sense of how to think about materials in the success of your drawings, and how you can adapt them to your exact needs

Day 2: Linear Mark Making


Most drawing beginners never learn about how to correctly make a mark with their drawing tool.

The result: Hatchy, incorrect, ugly marks. Learning about mark-making was a major epiphany for me, and has the potential to improve your drawings within days. 

This module covers:

  • How to make confident, beautiful and correct linear marks, and how to consciously design your drawings using 3 types of lines.
  • Specific exercises you can practice anytime, anywhere to improve your mark-making skills. Just 5 minutes a day for 2 weeks can level up your drawings tremendously.
  • Posture: The key to confident marks, that's rarely talked about.
  • Head & Subject Positioning: The secret to avoiding distortions and improving accuracy, that's often overlooked.
  • Figure Drawing Demonstration: See how to apply linear mark making in an actual drawing, and experience how this fundamental translates into more beautiful final drawings.
Linear Mark Making Demonstration

Frequently Asked Questions


How does the Minicourse related to your paid course, Drawing Fundamentals In 7 Days?


The Minicourse gives you full FREE access to Modules 1 & 2 of the paid course.

If you'd rather get all 7 Modules immediately, click here.