--- title: "Pencil & Charcoal Drawing Classes in Indiranagar | Jeeva Art School" description: "Master pencil shading and charcoal art with expert guidance at Jeeva Art School. Join our foundational drawing classes in Indiranagar for all ages." canonical: https://mytribe.in/jeevasri12/art-classes/pencil-charcoal-drawing last_updated: 2025-09-12 --- # Pencil and Charcoal Drawing Foundations Tribe Verified · Teaching students aged 8 to 85. By [Jeeva Kumari](https://mytribe.in/jeevasri12) · Available Online; Studio in Indiranagar, Bengaluru · ₹1,800 per month (estimate) Part of [Art Classes](https://mytribe.in/jeevasri12/art-classes). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/jeevasri12/art-classes/gallery) From basic lines to detailed portraits, we build your sketching skills. Join small, focused batches in Indiranagar where age never limits your creativity. ## Photos and videos - [Video: My student Aryan working on a striking charcoal portrait of Indiana Jones. We focus on capturing likeness and expression, even with well-known characters.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/03e487b4-4af8-4be9-a760-730fde832806) - ![A charcoal painting that beautifully captures the pure joy on a little girl's face. This piece is a great example of using black and white to convey strong emotion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e7c1528c-49f2-402a-9733-e6805ccd878d) - [Video: This video shows the process behind my 14-year-old student Aryan's charcoal drawing of an eagle. You can see how he builds layers to create the texture of the feathers and the majestic feel of the bird.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6cab232d-11b3-48da-ab13-564852e24884) - [Video: Here is my student Nethra Singh, working diligently on a complex pencil and charcoal portrait. She is learning to replicate the fine details and textures from a reference photo.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dad21020-7b2f-448c-821a-575ee1d6967b) - [Video: Watch my 14-year-old student Aryan as he recreates an intricate temple sculpture using charcoal. This exercise hones skills in observation, proportion, and detailed shading.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b334fa23-0915-44a4-9e66-73746289e163) - [Video: My 10-year-old student Shrey is fully concentrated on his charcoal drawing of a tiger. It's amazing to see young students tackle such complex subjects with patience and skill.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/35874b36-e953-4bec-8fb5-78c2007f28f9) - ![A touching charcoal piece by my 13-year-old student, Aryan, showing a mother tiger with her cub. This drawing demonstrates his ability to convey emotion and a sense of connection.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/91a9dff9-257e-4aee-9cd5-a2a581efc21c) - [Video: My student Thanvi adding the finishing touches to her charcoal drawing of water lilies. This video shows the final steps of blending and highlighting to make the flowers pop.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c3d7e93e-d615-4c92-8411-dfa1f55be480) - [Video: Here is Praful, my 84-year-old student, proving that age is just a number when it comes to art. He is carefully sketching a bird, showing his passion and dedication to learning.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9979b2b6-5eeb-460e-90b0-222a31c7a4b7) - ![Sanchitha, who is 10 years old, sketching the famous Hampi stone chariot. This is a great exercise for understanding perspective and architectural detail in pencil shading.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/96e9ed60-1089-4b65-a90e-a0fb3c1e2fad) - ![A completed portrait of a man with a turban, created using charcoal and pencil shading techniques. This piece focuses on capturing the deep wrinkles and textures that tell a story.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/750e016a-f624-4334-8ac4-3b0c33ecbf6e) - ![An expressive charcoal portrait of a young girl with a traditional headpiece. This drawing focuses on capturing the innocence and curiosity in her eyes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f7d8f64c-5709-466e-805c-df853b2e95f8) - ![A charcoal portrait of a young boy on grey-toned paper. Using toned paper allows for a different approach to highlighting and shadowing, which we explore in my classes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/89411b2f-e082-4fb4-a205-afd1d19fde06) - [Video: My student Meika practicing her pencil shading skills by recreating a portrait. She is learning to use the grid method to ensure accurate proportions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5968132a-733c-4b25-a898-1ad6e8265854) - [Video: Myara is focused on her pencil shading portrait, learning to create smooth gradients and define facial features. Practice like this is key to building confidence in drawing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4a1e677c-81d8-4bf8-baa7-8c684cd0377b) - [Video: Here is my 10-year-old student Sanchitha working on a pencil-shaded portrait. She is carefully studying the reference to capture the subject's expression.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/974d25b6-2d09-4bd1-8dff-5b80b06b6276) - [Video: Varun, a 10-year-old student, is learning portraiture by sketching a portrait of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. He is using a reference image to guide his pencil shading.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6cfb3e7c-8a72-4351-8395-9d7ad778d23e) - [Video: This video shows the step-by-step process of creating a portrait, from the initial grid sketch to the final shaded piece. This was part of a portrait workshop.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ad6958ce-87ed-4de5-9e6c-eb8f874cec6f) - [Video: A time-lapse of a charcoal portrait of Marilyn Monroe coming to life. This was created during one of my online classes, showing how we build up layers for a realistic finish.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/04399e6b-c058-4139-95f2-45012fb1116c) - ![A detailed charcoal drawing of the goddess Saraswati, created by my 14-year-old student Aryan. He has blended traditional iconography with a modern, graphic style.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d540859b-b2d3-40c2-8ede-ca72d215c858) - ![A charcoal drawing of a Kathakali dancer by my student Sanchitha. This piece captures the elaborate costume and expressive nature of the traditional dance form.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c7d8f6a0-4ba4-4899-9836-f4377b65f868) - ![A pencil shading drawing of a cricketer by my 10-year-old student, Vedavarshini. This shows how we can apply drawing fundamentals to any subject of interest.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7c65e138-6894-47b9-8a25-ee1446f965f8) - ![An elephant and its calf, drawn in charcoal by my 11-year-old student Shrey. He did a wonderful job of capturing the texture of the elephants' skin.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/842c2ecd-fa84-4394-9446-899abb8f419a) - ![A charcoal drawing depicting the tender moment between a mother tiger and her cub. This piece focuses on creating soft fur textures and a gentle mood.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/30cb0f3c-a9f3-467b-a617-ee56efd98c44) - ![A powerful charcoal drawing of a snow tiger. This piece was inspired by a photo and focuses on creating a sense of movement and intensity.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dde3674c-a0fd-4a9f-b4a8-3f1673d9a5f0) - ![A charcoal drawing of a rabbit by my 14-year-old student, Charunethra. She has skillfully rendered the soft fur and the alert expression of the animal.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c1bb8fa7-8497-4aea-9d00-cf3defebc1ed) - ![A pencil sketch of a Labrador puppy. This drawing is a great exercise in capturing an animal's gentle expression and features.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ad147cfe-eb6e-41cf-9383-5e2030c2fbb0) - ![A pencil shading of a cockatoo, completed by my student Archana. She did a great job detailing the feathers and the bird's curious expression.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/64a10387-379e-4c74-b42c-c43f3ee762b3) - ![A full-body pencil sketch of an elephant on ivory sheet. This exercise helps students understand animal anatomy and the play of light and shadow on a large form.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/edfee55c-7cf3-4127-be5b-bf6b54be30f2) - ![A detailed pencil sketch of a vintage lantern on a stone wall. This is a great study in drawing different textures, from smooth metal to rough stone and delicate leaves.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9eae06f2-a555-49f1-9f84-080648f47f89) - ![A gentle pencil sketch of a young child. This portrait focuses on capturing the soft features and innocent expression of the subject.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/989f4854-44a3-428a-beff-37af344b4938) - ![A work-in-progress pencil shading of a wrinkled face. This shows the initial stages of mapping out the deep lines and shadows that give a portrait character.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/751069d3-a858-4da1-bdc6-4b769a9f0dad) - ![The portrait continues to develop, with more shading added to build up the form of the face. This stage is crucial for creating a three-dimensional look.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/be987142-d47d-4226-854b-50531e8bd81a) - ![The finished pencil portrait, showcasing the intricate details of the wrinkles and hair. Capturing a life lived through drawing is a powerful skill.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f7c13ebb-328c-4d2a-b87f-43ede279ad91) - ![A portrait created using a combination of pencil and charcoal. This technique allows for both fine details with pencil and deep, rich shadows with charcoal.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2521b74b-105e-46e0-a6b3-d7423a54442e) - ![A charcoal and pencil portrait of a smiling woman with vintage-style hair. This piece is an exercise in capturing a joyful expression and classic beauty.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3fd64bf5-7485-4370-b099-89e05d557a98) - ![The portrait in a more advanced stage, with deeper shadows added to define the facial structure.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c694639d-62fe-4d30-8bbb-260d9b7586b1) - ![The portrait nearing completion, with focus on the eyes and the texture of the skin. Each stage builds upon the last to create a realistic result.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/197ad6d6-6b15-4c5d-8d88-8dd70283526e) ## About Pencil & Charcoal Drawing I believe sketching is the bedrock of every artist. In these sessions, we strip art back to its essentials: light, shadow, and proportion. Whether you are learning to use grids for accurate facial features or mastering the texture of animal fur with charcoal, I guide you through each layer to ensure you see progress in every session. I keep my studio environment simple and focused. My goal is not to fill up seats, but to help you find your own style through consistent practice. **The Foundation** We begin with pencil shading to understand how lines, shapes, and perspective work together. We practice light and shadow control, which is the secret to making a two-dimensional sketch look real. For those working on portraits, I teach the grid method to ensure your proportions are accurate before you even pick up a shading pencil. **Charcoal Techniques** Once you have the basics, we transition to charcoal. This medium is unforgiving but rewarding. You will learn to use charcoal sticks and pencils to create deep blacks and soft highlights. We work on techniques for blending to create smooth gradients, which is essential for capturing everything from realistic eyes to the intricate details of temple architecture. **Exam Coaching** If you are a student preparing for the Karnataka Secondary Drawing Board exams, I provide focused training on the specific curriculum required for both Lower and Higher grade assessments. **The Studio Experience** Classes are kept in small groups of 4 to 6 students. This allows me to give you personal attention, whether you are 8 or 85. I provide the easels and a reference library of still life objects, but you will need to bring your own sketchbook and materials. If you have been hesitant about starting, know that many of my current students walked in with zero experience and are now shading complex portraits. ## About Jeeva Kumari I am Jeeva, and I teach art because I love seeing people discover what they can create. Whether you are 10 or 84, my studio in Indiranagar is a place to slow down, focus on the details, and learn to truly see. 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