We've tried to make a syllabus that builds logically, contains one lesson and one action for your fans to complete each day. You're the expert though so feel free to change the duration, the challenges etc.
You can also get creative with how you'd like them to prove they've done it by using text, photo or video.
Day 1:
Gather drawing materials and set up a dedicated workspace.
Proof: Take a photo of your drawing materials arranged and ready for use in your dedicated workspace.
Day 2:
Warm-up exercises. Practice basic lines, shapes, and strokes.
Proof: Take a photo of your warm-up exercises, showcasing your progress and the effort you put into practicing the basic elements of drawing.
Day 3:
Study proportions and practice sketching simple objects.
Proof: Take a photo of your sketches, demonstrating your understanding of proportions and the improvement in your object representation.
Day 4:
Explore different shading techniques.
Proof: Take a photo of your shaded drawings, highlighting the various shading techniques you experimented with and the effects achieved.
Day 5:
Copy a reference image or artwork to practice observation skills.
Proof: Take a photo of your drawing alongside the reference image or artwork, showing your efforts to recreate the details and capture the essence of the original piece.
Day 6:
Experiment with perspective drawing.
Proof: Take a photo of your perspective drawings, showcasing your understanding of vanishing points, horizon lines, and depth in your artwork.
Day 7:
Draw a still life composition.
Proof: Take a photo of your still life composition, displaying the objects you selected and the techniques you applied to capture their form and texture.
Day 8:
Practice drawing facial features.
Proof: Take a photo of your sketches focusing on specific facial features, such as eyes, nose, lips, or ears, highlighting your progress and attention to detail.
Day 9:
Explore different drawing styles or techniques.
Proof: Take a photo of your artwork experimenting with different drawing styles or techniques, demonstrating your versatility and willingness to explore new approaches.
Day 10:
Draw a scene from nature.
Proof: Take a photo of your nature-inspired drawing, showcasing your observation skills and ability to depict natural elements realistically.
Day 11:
Study and practice gesture drawing.
Proof: Take a photo of your gesture drawings, capturing the essence of human or animal movement with quick and expressive strokes.
Day 12:
Experiment with different mediums (e.g., charcoal, ink, colored pencils).
Proof: Take a photo of your artwork created using different mediums, highlighting the unique characteristics and effects achieved with each medium.
Day 13:
Draw a self-portrait.
Proof: Take a photo of your self-portrait, representing yourself through the medium of drawing and showcasing your ability to capture facial likeness and expression.
Day 14:
Create a composition using multiple objects or subjects.
Proof: Take a photo of your composition, demonstrating your skills in arranging multiple objects or subjects in a visually pleasing and cohesive way.
Day 15:
Draw a favorite fictional character.
Proof: Take a photo of your drawing of a favorite fictional character, showcasing your interpretation and artistic representation of the character.
Day 16:
Practice cross-hatching and other advanced shading techniques.
Proof: Take a photo of your artwork utilizing cross-hatching and other advanced shading techniques, highlighting the depth and texture achieved in your drawings.
Day 17:
Draw a landscape or cityscape.
Proof: Take a photo of your landscape or cityscape drawing, displaying your ability to capture the scenic elements and atmosphere of the chosen environment.
Day 18:
Experiment with different lighting conditions.
Proof: Take a photo of your drawings showcasing different lighting conditions, such as natural light, artificial light, or dramatic lighting, to demonstrate your understanding of light and shadow.
Day 19:
Draw a favorite object from different angles.
Proof: Take a photo of your drawings featuring a favorite object from different angles, showing your ability to depict the object accurately and consistently from various perspectives.
Day 20:
Create a composition incorporating a human figure.
Proof: Take a photo of your artwork combining a human figure with other elements, demonstrating your understanding of figure proportion and integration within a composition.
Day 21:
Draw something that represents your progress and accomplishment.
Proof: Take a photo of your final artwork for Day 21, symbolizing your growth and achievement throughout the 21-day journey of improving your drawing skills.
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