Study Blocks
for students enrolled in a Complete Online Drawing Course package which includes video critiques
Please note!
If you are enrolled in a course package that includes 3 video critiques then please just refer to the first three study blocks when sending your assignments. Thank you!
What is a Study Block and how does it work?
What kind of feedback can I expect?
Summary of Study Blocks
Construction Drawing Section (CD)
Study Block 1
- Pre-instruction Drawing
- Examples of Scribble Gesture Drawing
- Examples of the Sketching Technique
- Peppie the Pup or Tallulah Ted
Study Block 2
- Fred the Sausage Dog
- Cyril Squirrel
- Marmalade the Rabbit
- Oscar the Cat
- Cuddly Cat Toby
Study Block 3
- The Old Hay shed (fully completed)
Shading and Form (SF)
Study Block 4
- Three ways to shade (submit examples for soft edge, hard edge and gradation)
- Value scale (submit a six-level value scale)
Study Block 5
- Shade four shapes
Study Block 6
- Drawing of a Column Fold
Study Block 7
- Either ‘Puddles the Boot’, the ‘Silver Kettle’ or ‘Shoe Well Travelled’ as directed by your DrawPj Mentor (graded project)
Portraiture Foundations (PF)
Study Block 8
- Four facial features
Study Block 9
- Portrait of Isha
Study Block 10
- 12 Charcoal Techniques
Study Block 11
- Long hair or short hair
Study Block 12
- Choice of:
- Portrait of ‘Just Me’
- Self Portrait
- Portrait of Sumaya
Perspective and Proportion (pencil)
Study Block 13
- Perspective floor boards
- Perspective floor tiles
Study Block 14
- Perspective book case
- Perspective ellipse
- Perspective fence Posts
- Perspective open Door
- Perspective steps
Study Block 15
- Draw the outline of an interior room – filled with furniture
Study Block 16
- ‘Cosy Cottage’ or ‘Little House in the English Countryside’ as directed by your DrawPj Mentor
Coloured Pencil
Study Block 17
- 12 Coloured Pencil Techniques
Study Block 18
- Colour wheel
Study Block 19
- Colour Swatch
- Colour scheme abstract pattern
Study Block 20
- African Daisy
Study Block 21
- Juicy Apple or Double-Hearted Rose (as directed by your DrawPj Mentor)
Composition
Study Block 22
- List ideas in three categories that could inspire an artwork
- Create a rough thumbnail sketch
Study Block 23
- Submit 4 thumbnails with each of the four different composition structures:
- L-Shape
- Foreground Frame
- Vertical
- Horizontal.
Study Block 24
- Research Art Styles of master artists and colour an image in the hard edge style
(select from the images provided or create your own abstract design and use your own colour scheme to create a pleasing image)
Study Block 25
- Begin the process to create your own original drawing
- Consider the heart and soul stage for your idea
- Create your thumbnail sketch
Study Block 26
- Complete your original drawing that you began in Study Block 25 by adding coloured pencil.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a Study Block take to complete?
Approximately 2 to 4 hours for Study Blocks containing exercises and projects.
Approximately 6 to 8 hours for Study Blocks containing major projects
Are there any deadlines for sending my Study Blocks to Cindy?
You can study entirely at your own pace.
Can I ask Cindy questions as I complete each Study Block?
Yes you can ask Cindy questions at any time.
Can I Study Everything in the Course?
You are free to study every single thing in the course if you wish (but as you might have noticed, the Complete Drawing Course is huge!)
When studying with Cindy though, you can only send the exercises and projects associated with each study block for feedback.
Cindy will provide feedback on additional items from the course only if she has recommended them to you for extra practice.
Will my work be graded?
The grading system is very simple:
A ‘Pass’ will be awarded when Cindy has determined that your work has reached the appropriate standard.
Cindy will work closely with you to ensure you can achieve a pass for each section.
When you earn six passes (one for each section) then you will be awarded your certificate.
