Life Sketching

                                                    Life Sketching 

About the Course

This 6-month certificate course is designed for students who wish to master the art of sketching by drawing directly from observation, especially using live models. Drawing from life not only sharpens your ability to observe details but also enhances your speed, accuracy, and confidence in capturing human figures and everyday surroundings.

Through a combination of indoor sessions, outdoor sketching classes, and structured theory lessons, learners will develop a stronger understanding of body proportions, figure structure, and facial expressions. The course focuses on sketching techniques, light and shadow studies, and the use of multiple mediums like pencil, charcoal, pastel, and watercolor. This live sketching experience allows students to connect with nature and real-life subjects, which plays a vital role in developing a professional drawing skill set.

Duration & Batch Timings

Course Duration:
6 Months

Class Modes Available:

• Online: 3 day in a Week – 1 Hour per Session

• On-Campus: Monday – Wednesday – Friday — 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

• Part-Time (Weekend): Saturday & Sunday — 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Note: Timings may vary depending on teacher and student availability.

What You’ll Learn

Drawing Basics & Observation Skills

• Holding the pencil correctly

• Types of lines: horizontal, vertical, diagonal, curved, zigzag

• Drawing geometric shapes and figures

• Understanding drawing measurement and area

• Rules of observation and proportion

• Scribbling, stick drawing, and freehand techniques

Live Model & Figure Study

• Full-body sketching with balance and gesture

• Sketching figures behind objects

• Portrait sketching & facial expressions

• Live indoor & outdoor model sketching

Mediums & Techniques

• HB and shading pencils

• Types of shading: light-to-dark, dark-to-light

• Shading techniques: blending, hatching, cross-hatching, stippling, circulism, scribbling, contour shading

• Texture studies using pencil dust and materials like cloth, thread, sack, leaves, etc.

• Impression work using textures from wood, wall, cloth, leather, and more

Painting Mediums for Life Model Work

(Students can choose any one)

• Charcoal Shading

• Marker Pencil Shading

• Pastel Colour

• Watercolour

• Oil Colour