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LANGUAGE OF LINE

Every drawing you do will be made up of hundreds, if not thousands of individual lines and marks. Each of these marks has two functions. First, each line describes the physical form of whatever subject you are drawing.  Second, each line expresses an idea or an emotion. Every line you draw will perform these two functions whether you intend them to or not. 

In the Language of Line course you’ll learn:

  • How to draw descriptive and expressive lines and marks that truly engage viewers. In doing so, you will begin to develop your own personal drawing style.
  • How to draw with a wide range of lines and marks, from hard to soft, thick to thin and light to dark.
  • How to use different kinds of contours to more accurately describe your subjects.
  • How to create a greater sense of depth and three dimensionality in your drawings.
  • How to create different kinds of textures and tactile sensations.
  • How to express emotions in your drawings.
  • How to create the illusion of time and motion in your drawings.

By the end of this course you will have a new understanding of how powerful lines and marks can be, what they communicate and how to use them in your drawings. 

How you choose to draw your lines and marks will determine your drawing style. Drawing is all about line. So enroll now in the third course in the Drawing Laboratory series: The Language of Line, where you’ll discover just how powerful lines and marks can be. 

Purchase here for lifetime access to the course which includes:

3.75 hours of video content

Lessons on:

  • Defining & Exploring Lines
  • Inner & Outer Contours
  • Cross Contour
  • Tactile & Textural Lines & Marks
  • Atmosphere & Focus
  • Emotional Lines & Marks
  • Time & Motion
  • The Power of Line

Learn more about How to Draw: A Beginner's Guide and Drawing in 3 Dimensions, Parts 1 and 2 of the Drawing Laboratory

How is The Drawing Laboratory different than the original Art & Science of Drawing?

The original Art & Science of Drawing series is a concise guide to the basics of drawing. The Drawing Laboratory is a much more comprehensive guide to drawing that teaches new tools and techniques, offers new insights, and includes more detailed demonstrations. I have also improved the production values and tried to create something that will stand the test of time.

This new series offers a lot to students who have already gone through the original Art & Science courses, while also providing opportunities to continue to practice familiar fundamentals. 

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Isilis E - Drawing Laboratory student

First, excuse me for my English, I'm French! However, I was able to follow Brent's lessons without difficulty. His teaching is clear, he speaks with passion, it's the best drawing course I've found. Just learning to draw circles freehand is a real pleasure. I highly recommend this course to all drawing enthusiasts. For me, I'm fulfilled! Thank you again a thousand times.

Manda C - Drawing Laboratory student

I love how this class broke everything down to the very basics for a good foundation to learn off of. The practices help show real improvement. The teacher explained everything extremely well, I didn't feel lost at all in the class and the pace was perfect for learning!

Nova M - Drawing Laboratory student

Useful to everyone who wants to learn to draw, within a short period I was able to see progress, can't recommend it enough.