The first project of the Drawing Basics course is to challenge yourself to simplify the shapes, edges, and values of a pear or portrait from observation. I provide you two photo options over in the downloads tab. Being able to simplify is a very useful skill to be able to communicate clearly in your drawings.

In this project, we’ll continue working on improving our shape design by applying the concepts we learned from the last lesson. You’ll be working on identifying the gesture of your subject and then designing dynamic and interesting shapes that support that gesture.

Apply the three Ps to standing poses to build a solid foundation. Focus on the basic mannequin structure and your overall proportions.

Here’s a project to help you avoid chicken scratch. We’re going to simplify our drawings to C curves, S curves, and straight lines.

In this course, you'll learn how to use the block in stage to create accurate and lifelike portrait drawings, focusing on values, structure, and technique.

I will walk you through my complete process for rendering a figure from start to finish.

It’s time to inherit some power from the masters! In this project, we’re continuing to improve your line quality by choosing a master drawing that excites you and studying the artist's use of lines.

It's time to take what you've learned about proportion and give it a try for yourself.

Now that you’ve all had some time to try the first project on your own, you can watch how I do it and figure out what areas you are exceeding and struggling with. Here is my step-by-step demo on how to properly execute the first project for level 1 students.

Let's take a look at your "Simplify to CSI" submissions! I decided to combine both level 1 & 2 students for this critique since I saw very similar mistakes at both levels.

In this critique Michael focuses on refining proportions and adding in some basic anatomy to your proportion project submissions.

Map out a mannequin and practice attaching pipe and diaper folds. This helps you edit the fabric to create consistent movement around the figure.

It’s here! The Draw Basics course is now available. A true beginners course aimed at teaching you core drawing fundamentals.

First drawing ever I really struggled with getting the values right and found myself pressing way too hard on the paper to achieve the darker shades and spots. Open to any feedback or suggestions

I'm working on the Notan Master Thumbnails demos, but in the meantime, here's an unnarrated bonus demo I recorded for the project announcement. I figured it's beneficial to watch me go through the motion, even without narration. Narrated demos coming soon.

Hello! We are happy to introduce the pack including photos of different models in stunning dresses. It allows you to explore diverse styles, textures, colors, and designs. Have a creative day!

A course build to teach you how to learn.

kure kure 03:35 AM Hi All, how can I have customer support look at my course payment. I paid but no account was registered or generated. My credit card payment was processed but the site did not update correctly. I created this account afterwards and it does not appear to be linked with the 3 courses I purchased, three Steve Michael Hampton courses. construction, Gesture and Drapery. I paid via Apple Pay and my credit account was charged. Please let me know how I can access the courses. It is the same email address as this account. Also no receipt or record of my payment or course registration appeared after the payment.

Hi again! I recently made a 'Beginner Drawing Club' on Discord, currently there are four of us in the group and we're looking for a few more interested beginners who just started (or are about to start) Proko's Drawing Basics course. If you would like to join, just let me know and I will send you the link. Bye 🙂

I've been going through the color section of Digital Painting Fundamentals recently, and I feel that my studies are missing something. Suggestions would be awesome.