This course will start at the very beginning, teaching students some age-old techniques that will help your brain to "see" like an artist. We will begin with contour and gesture drawing before proceeding to visual measuring techniques for proportion and scale.  From there we will explore the rules of linear perspective and add in the rendering of light and shadow, also known as shading.  Working from still life objects and landscape, you will leave this course with a thorough overview of drawing from observation and a set of skills that will take you a long way!