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Drawing Fundamentals & Sketching Techniques

byTarun KumarOnline classes and in-person workshops across Delhi NCRStarts from₹450 per person per sessionView full gallery

Art isn't magic, it's just observation. Here is how I break down complex subjects like portraits and still life into manageable steps to help you learn faster.

Here are the easy steps to draw a nose, broken down into four stages. We start with simple geometric shapes, refine the structure, and then add shading. This is a core lesson we cover in my beginner workshops.

The final rendered nose from the tutorial. This demonstrates how the simple shapes from the previous step can be transformed into a realistic feature with careful shading and highlighting.

A charcoal study focused on drawing a woman's hairstyle. I concentrated on the flow of the hair, the shine of the highlights, and the deep shadows within the bun to make it look realistic.

My pencil rendering of "A Girl with a Pearl Earring." Master studies are a huge part of my practice. They teach you so much about technique, and this one was a deep dive into light and form.

A study of Immanuel Kant using willow charcoal. This was a practice piece to explore a different medium and a more expressive, less-rendered style compared to my graphite work.

A simple still life drawing of a pear. Practicing with everyday objects is the best way to get good at seeing and drawing light, shadow, and form. It's a fundamental exercise for any artist.

A quick, 15-minute miniature sketch. I do these often to practice the Loomis method for head construction and to keep my drawing skills sharp without the pressure of a big project.

About Learning the Fundamentals: Studies & Techniques

Most people struggle because they rush to add details before setting the structure. Whether I am drawing a nose or a heritage building at Sunder Nursery, I always block it out with simple geometric shapes first. It is the difference between a drawing that falls apart and one that looks solid. In my 1-on-1 sessions, that is where we start—not by trying to draw perfect faces immediately, but by learning to map out proportions correctly.

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Tarun Kumar

Online classes and in-person workshops across Delhi NCRStarts from ₹450 per person per session

I'm Tarun. I'm just a guy in Delhi who believes that if you can hold a pencil, you can draw. I've spent years obsessing over details, and now I'm here to help you skip the frustration and get straight to the fun part of making art.

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