Drawing from the Heart

Streaming NOW through January 31, 2025

Online Class

In the online class we will draw subjects different (and simpler) from the one shown above. All skill levels are welcome.

Expressing Delight with a Pencil

A student’s eyes light up.

After years of struggle, there is now understanding and feeling. The act of drawing is transformed.

So, what exactly happens in these moments?

In my 23 years of teaching art, I can say with confidence that this transformation is often not a change in skill, but a change in process – how a student thinks when holding a pencil.

The “hard problem” of drawing is not with the subject matter, it is in the mind of the artist. Change your mind and you will change the act of drawing.

The challenge for most artists is their thinking process is subconscious. They lack a clear methodology for seeing and selecting a subject, and equally important, they do not clarify why they want to draw it. As a result, they draw aimlessly and become overwhelmed, frustrated, and lose enthusiasm.

With a few simple changes in mindset and approach, drawing can awaken your senses and spark joy and enthusiasm.

We will explore this heady (and fun) subject in my next online class.

Together, we will learn:

  • How to see and emotionally connect with a subject matter

  • How to compose to express your highest pleasure (a game-changing idea)

  • How to edit and distill a drawing down to that which matters most

Of all the classes I have taught, this might be the most interesting and beneficial. Throughout, we are going to have a lot of fun. All skill levels are welcome.

Please click the link below to enroll now.

Thank you,

Richard

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  • Streaming NOW through January 31, 2025

    Watch anytime as often as you like during viewing period

    This is an individual class – not a series
    Video runtime: 2 hours 19 minutes

    HD Video Quality

    $85

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If you don’t feel you have greatly benefited from the class, just email me for a full refund — no questions asked.

Online Class Feedback

  • "The demos were simply phenomenal. Hands down the best class I've ever taken."

    Travis S.

  • "The online classes are pure gold. Your manner of explaining things is the best that I have seen in any online tutorial, and much of the information I have not heard elsewhere."

    Stuart C.

  • "Well-organized and paced perfectly. I will strongly recommend this class to my friends."

    Sara G.

  • "Revealing ... mind-expanding ... liberating."

    Louise G.

  • "The ability to watch and replay, anytime day or night, was perfect. A priceless learning experience."

    Mary Jane B.

  • "The most informative art class I've ever taken."

    Diane G.

  • "Richard not only shows HOW to do things, but also explains WHY ... the info I need to make the skill my own."

    Patricia H.

  • "Does not begin to charge enough for what the classes are worth."

    Lucia M.

  • "This class taught me everything I was looking for in technique, application and materials. A smashing, wonderful time!"

    Anna C.