Complete Pencil Drawing Course For Beginners – Step By Step

Learn Realistic Pencil Drawing: Shading, Proportions, and Portraits Step by Step

What you'll learn

Understand the basics of drawing and gain essential tips every beginner needs to start their artistic journey with confidence

Learn the easiest way to plan and outline your drawings step by step — making it simple for beginners to achieve strong likeness and accurate proportions

Discover the essential tools for realistic drawing — from choosing the right pencils and understanding grades, to selecting the best paper and materials

Master different shading techniques — including blending, gradients, light and shadow — to create realistic depth and textures in less time

Learn the anatomy of the eye — how to outline different eye shapes with ease, then shade them realistically to achieve depth, expression, and accuracy

Draw hair and beards with professional techniques — adding realistic volume, flow, and texture to complete the portrait with lifelike detail

Combine all facial features — eyes, nose, lips, and hair — into one complete face, and practice drawing a full realistic female portrait with proper proportions

Learn how to draw a realistic portrait of a famous male figure — giving you the skills to confidently draw both male and female faces

By the end of this course, you will have learned pencil drawing from absolute zero — and be able to draw a full realistic face easily and in less time

Requirements

No prior drawing experience needed — this course is perfect for beginners. All you need is a few pencils and a sketchbook or drawing paper.

Description

Do you dream of mastering realistic pencil drawing and creating artworks that truly impress?This course is your complete, step-by-step guide to learning pencil drawing from scratch – even if you’ve never drawn before!In this course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of drawing in the simplest and most effective way. We’ll start by teaching you how to create clean outlines, then move into shading techniques that bring depth, light, and realism to your art. You’ll also explore how to capture the smallest details that make your drawings look professional, such as eyes, hair, and facial features.By following along with the lessons, you’ll gain the confidence to draw portraits, still life objects, and realistic textures with accuracy and proportion. Each lecture is designed to be practical and easy to apply, so you can see real progress after every session. By the end of this course, you will be able to:Draw with confidence using correct proportions and outlines.Master shading methods to add realistic depth, contrast, and light.Capture details of eyes, hair, and skin textures like a professional.Complete polished pencil drawings that you’ll be proud to share. All you need is a pencil, paper, and the desire to learn – and we’ll take care of the rest.Join today and start your journey to becoming a confident pencil artist, from beginner to advanced!

Overview

Section 1: Welcome to the Complete Pencil Drawing Course

Lecture 1 Introduction to the Course

Section 2: Still Life Drawing (Outlines & Shading)

Lecture 2 Lecture 1: Introduction + Creating Clean Outlines

Lecture 3 Lecture 2: Shading Basics for Still Life

Section 3: Eye Drawing (Anatomy & Shading)

Lecture 4 Lecture 3: Eye Anatomy & Outlines

Lecture 5 Lecture 4: Realistic Eye Shading

Section 4: Lecture 5: Hair & Beard

Lecture 6 Lecture 5: Hair & Beard

Section 5: Portrait Drawing – Female Face

Lecture 7 Lecture 6

Lecture 8 Lecture 7

Section 6: Portrait Drawing – Male Face

Lecture 9 Lecture 8

Lecture 10 Lecture 9

This course is designed for absolute beginners who want to start drawing from zero,Hobby artists who want to improve their pencil drawing skills,Anyone interested in realistic portrait drawing without needing expensive tools,Students looking for a clear, step-by-step method to draw faces with confidence,With an experienced artist and teacher, Karim — creator of the famous YouTube channel One Pencil Drawing