The Drawing Laboratory
December 4th
Join award-winning instructor Brent Eviston, in his most immersive and in-depth drawing experience yet. Students are invited into Brent’s studio to experience some of the clearest and most effective drawing instruction available.
With more than 25 years of teaching experience, Brent has identified one key difference between those who improve and those who don’t, having the right structured process.
What You’ll Learn Inside
The Complete Drawing Laboratory gives you four sequential parts designed to build your skills in the right order, no guesswork, no missing pieces. Just consistent progress and real artistic transformation.
HOW TO DRAW: A BEGINNER'S GUIDE - A complete overview of the drawing process from basics to shading.
DRAWING IN 3 DIMENSIONS - Learn to use perspective and many other 3D drawing techniques.
THE LANGUAGE OF LINE - Learn to draw with expressive and descriptive lines and marks.
SHADING: LEARN TO DRAW WITH DRAMATIC LIGHT AND SHADOW - Learn to shade any subject no matter how complex.
Each lesson's lecture is accompanied by Brent demonstrating how to apply the concepts he just taught and ends with a specially designed assignment to help you practice those concepts on your own.
As an ADDED BONUS for Proko students, Brent will be doing a livestream video critique in February 2026 (exact date is TBD).
Part 1 - How to Draw: A Beginner's Guide
Drawing is not a talent, it's a skill you can learn.
You’ll learn how to:
- Draw and simplify subjects using basic shapes
- Start with light, adjustable lines
- Measure and maintain proper proportions
- Use expressive, descriptive marks
- Add detail, texture, and value
- Embrace mistakes as learning opportunities
By the end of this part you’ll be able to draw any subject from simple shapes with accurate proportions and confident lines, and you’ll actually enjoy the process.
Part 2 - Drawing in 3 Dimensions
Transcend the flatness of the page and learn to create dramatic three dimensional drawings.
You’ll learn how to:
- Draw basic 3D forms like spheres, cylinders, and cubes
- Use 1, 2, and 3-point perspective for realistic depth
- Simplify and draw any subject accurately in 3D space
By the end of this part, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to create convincing depth and form in your drawings. You’ll know how to use perspective and 3D shapes to make any subject look believable and dynamic on the page.
Part 3 - Language of Line
Learn to draw with descriptive and expressive lines and marks.
You’ll learn how to:
- Draw expressive lines that capture attention and build your style
- Use varied line qualities: soft to hard, light to dark, thick to thin
- Create accurate contours with depth and three-dimensional form
- Add textures and convey emotion
- Suggest time and motion through line work
By the end of this part 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.
Part 4 - Shading: Learn to Draw with Dramatic Light and Shadow
Create stunning drawings with brilliant light and dark, rich shadow.
You’ll learn how to:
- Shade basic 3D forms and separate light from shadow
- Draw core, reflected, and cast shadows
- Use full value range and crosshatch effectively
- Shade on colored paper
- Follow a repeatable shading process
By the end of this part you will have a deep understanding of light and shadow and you’ll have a straightforward shading process you can apply to any subject, no matter how complex.
Ready to build real drawing skills? If you want a clear path and consistent results, this is it. Enroll now and learn to draw with confidence.
No! This course is designed for absolute beginners. Just bring your supplies and a passion to learn how to draw.
You can start The Drawing Lab with any materials you already have, a pencil and paper are enough.
But if you’d like to follow along with the tools I use and get the best results, here’s a more specific list:
Essential Materials
Paper
For practice drawing: 18×24” Strathmore 300 Series Smooth Newsprint Pad (or any smooth newsprint)
For final drawings: 18×24” Strathmore 400 Series Recycled Drawing Pad, bright white, spiral-bound
Optional upgrade: 19×25” Canson Mi-Tientes fine-art paper (various tones) for archival work
Pencils
Any graphite or colored pencil will do.
Recommended Materials
Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor or Faber-Castell Polychromos (oil-based colored pencils, dark tones)
Derwent Drawing Pencils (richer, softer alternative)
Graphite users: start with HB, 2B, and 4B pencils
Erasers
Kneaded eraser (Lyra or Faber-Castell): for lifting and lightening, not full erasing
Vinyl/plastic eraser: Magic Rub or Staedtler Mars Plastic — for clean removal or corrections
Drawing Board: Masonite or lightweight wood, at least 23×26” for 18×24” paper. Use clips or masking tape to hold paper in place
Optional Materials
Sketchbook: any size or paper type you like for daily practice
Colored pencils (dark reds, browns, blues): for exploring tone and atmosphere
Tabletop or standing easel: helps you draw at eye level and avoid distortion.
There's a chance! A critique is not guaranteed, but Brent will be doing a livestream critique in February 2026 where he will be addressing common assignment mistakes.
Submission selection is at the instructor’s discretion, with priority given to work that offers the greatest value to all premium students by highlighting common mistakes.
Assignments must be submitted on Proko to be eligible for the video critique.
Submit each assignment in the same lesson where it was assigned
You will have access to all of the standard course content immediately after purchase.
But, as an added BONUS for Proko students, Brent will be doing a livestream video critique in February 2026 (exact date is TBD).
The course content you are buying itself is identical. But, there are some additional perks you get when you purchase through Proko!
- 1 livestream video critique
- user-friendly website design for an optimal learning experience
- access to a like-minded community of fellow artists
- video downloads for offline learning
- 30 day money back guarantee
Unfortunately no, Proko is a completely different platform and cannot transfer your purchase over.
This course has English, Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, and Korean subtitles available for premium lessons.
Yup! Each video is downloadable as an mp4 file at 1080p. Please don’t share the videos. Each purchase helps to create future videos like these.
No, it’s a one-time payment and you have access to these videos forever. You are essentially purchasing a product. It’s not a subscription.
If you are not thrilled with the product, then we have no interest in forcing you to keep it. Therefore, refunds are available to customers within 30 days of your purchase.
Nope! You can join and watch the lessons at any time. This course was designed so you could go at your own pace.
Absolutely! Just enter in the gift receivers email address at checkout.
December 4th
