Drawing Bootcamp: Go From Stick Figures to Confident, Competent Artist

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Course Level:
Beginner

Total Run Time:
16 hours, 50 minutes

Total Videos:
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No More Doubt, Just Confident Drawing

Have you ever felt a longing to express yourself artistically, only to be met with the fear that you can’t draw? Perhaps you’ve picked up a pencil, stared at a blank sheet of paper, and felt completely overwhelmed, anxious, or even defeated. You’re not alone. Many aspiring artists struggle with these feelings, grappling with self-doubt and the fear of failure.

Learning to draw can often feel like climbing a mountain; the path seems steep, the peak unreachable, and every attempt feels more daunting than the last. It’s easy to think that drawing is a talent reserved for the “gifted” few, leaving you to wonder if you’ll ever be able to bring your ideas and imagination to life on paper. The good news? Drawing is a skill that can be learned, and you can begin right here at Drawing Bootcamp!

What You Will Learn:

  • The building blocks of drawing—understand how simple shapes form the foundation for more complex creations.
  • Techniques for one-point and two-point perspectives that make your artwork pop with depth and realism.
  • Effective sketching practices, including how to use a sketchbook as your personal playground for inspiration and idea generation.
  • The art of expressing emotions and ideas through shapes, exploring both geometric and organic forms to expand your artistic toolkit.
  • Principles of composition, line quality, and texture that will elevate the visual impact of your work.
  • The magic of storytelling in art—learn to convey concepts and feelings through your drawings while developing your own unique voice as an artist.

Supplies You’ll Need:

  • Sketchbook or drawing paper
  • Pencils (HB2 and soft pencils for shading)
  • Erasers (both kneaded and regular)

Class Details:

  • Technique Demonstration and Practical Application
  • On-Demand Course

Course Level: All Skill Levels
Run Time: 16 Hours, 50 minutes

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Meet Your Instructor:

Shelby is the co-founder of Foxsy and the creator at Little Coffee Fox. She is a professional watercolorist, letterer, and artist with a passion for teaching others to reintroduce creativity back into their lives. Shelby lives in Chicago, IL with her husband Jon and her pets Summer, Basil, and Korra.

Shelby Abrahamsen

Foxsy, Co-Founder
Blogger at LittleCoffeeFox.com