{"id":44219,"date":"2025-11-04T17:10:58","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T17:10:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/?page_id=44219"},"modified":"2026-06-11T14:33:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T14:33:34","slug":"charcoal-drawing-lessons","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/charcoal-drawing-lessons","title":{"rendered":"Charcoal Drawing Lessons"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"padding:1% 2% 1% 2%; background-color:#242424;background-image:url('https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/charcoal-lessons-header.jpg');\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\ntext-align:left;\nbackground-size:cover;\nmargin:auto;\nbackground-position: center center;\n  transition: all .1s linear;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"some-page-wrapper-sm\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"tagline\">\n<h1>Charcoal Drawing Lessons<\/h1>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color:#ffffff;max-width:2000px; margin:auto; padding:0% 4% 6% 4%;\">\n<p><button id=\"filterToggle\" class=\"filter-toggle\"><br \/>\n    <span class=\"filter-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-sliders-h\"><\/i><\/span> Filter<br \/>\n  <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"filter\" id=\"filterMenu\">\n    <button class=\"btn current\" data-filter=\"GridCardContainer\">All<\/button><br \/>\n    <button class=\"btn\" data-filter=\"course\">Courses\/Classes<\/button><br \/>\n    <button class=\"btn\" data-filter=\"techniques\">Techniques<\/button><br \/>\n    <button class=\"btn\" data-filter=\"people\">People<\/button><br \/>\n    <button class=\"btn\" data-filter=\"landscape\">Landscape<\/button><br \/>\n    <button class=\"btn\" data-filter=\"animals\">Animals<\/button><br \/>\n    <button class=\"btn\" data-filter=\"still\">Still Life<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n<section class=\"fluid GridContainer\" id=\"Lessons\">\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques course people landscape animals still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/the-charcoal-drawing-course\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin:0px;\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/charcoal-drawing-course-thumb.jpg\" alt=\"The Charcoal Drawing Course\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"coursetab\"><span>Course<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nThe Charcoal Drawing Course<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Dive into the bold and expressive world of charcoal drawing with this comprehensive course. You\u2019ll learn to master vine and compressed charcoal, build strong values, render textures and capture atmosphere with powerful contrast.\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>2.5 hrs<i class=\"fas fa-book\" style=\"margin-right:8px;margin-left:12px;\"><\/i>5 eBooks<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques course people\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/portrait-drawing-the-smart-way\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin:0px;\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Portrait-Drawing-the-Smart-Way-Course-thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait Drawing The Smart Way Course\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"coursetab\"><span>Course<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nPortrait Drawing The Smart Way<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Master accurate, realistic portraits with confidence in Portrait Drawing The Smart Way. This detailed course guides beginner and intermediate artists through 19 video lessons covering the skull, facial proportions, planes of the face, eyes, noses, mouths, ears, hair, grid and triangular methods for portrait construction.\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>5 hrs<i class=\"fas fa-book\" style=\"margin-right:8px;margin-left:12px;\"><\/i>18 eBooks<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect still course techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/drawing-bootcamp-2-0\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Drawing-Boot-Camp-2.jpg\" alt=\"Drawing Boot Camp 2.0\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"classtab\"><span>Class<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">Drawing Boot Camp 2.0<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">\n     This class teaches you how to see as an artist through thoughtful drawing exercises and completed drawings. Learn how to see and replicate shapes, develop shading and values, and render textures to create realistic drawings.\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>15 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect still course techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/trumpet-with-charcoal\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Trumpet-with-Charcoal-800.jpg\" alt=\"Trumpet with Charcoal\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"classtab\"><span>Class<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Intermediate<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">Trumpet with Charcoal<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">\nTake an in-depth look at drawing a highly detailed trumpet using charcoal on white paper. This subject provides a unique and rewarding challenge, combining precise structure with reflective metallic surfaces. We focus on building accuracy, developing strong value relationships, and capturing the intricate details that make the trumpet both visually complex and engaging to draw.\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>10 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect still techniques course\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/mastering-metal-with-graphite-and-white-charcoal\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Mastering-Metal-Graphite-White-Charcoal-800.jpg\" alt=\"Mastering Metal with Graphite and White Charcoal\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"coursetab\"><span>Course<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nMastering Metal with Graphite and White Charcoal<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">This concise course focuses on rendering the reflective qualities of metal using graphite and white charcoal on toned gray paper. The series begins with establishing contours and progresses through detailed stages, including rendering the teapot's top, spout, upper and lower body, and finally, the handle and cast shadow. Emphasis is placed on achieving realistic highlights and depth through layering techniques.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>50 min<i class=\"fas fa-book\" style=\"margin-right:8px;margin-left:12px;\"><\/i>1 eBook<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect animals course techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/rhino-with-graphite-and-white-charcoal\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Rhino-graphite-charcoal-400.jpg\" alt=\"Rhinoceros with graphite and white charcoal\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"classtab\"><span>Class<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Intermediate<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">Rhino with Graphite and White Charcoal<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">This class guides you through the process of creating a detailed drawing of a rhinoceros on toned gray paper using graphite pencils and white charcoal. The class begins with an introduction to the materials and techniques, followed by lessons that focus on developing the horn, facial features, wrinkles, ears, and body textures.\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>9 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect people course\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/portrait-with-charcoal-old-man\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Portrait-Drawing-Charcoal-800.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait Drawing with Charcoal\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"classtab\"><span>Class<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nPortrait Drawing with Charcoal<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn to render a striking, character-filled portrait of an elderly man smoking a pipe using vine and compressed charcoal.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>5 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect people\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/portrait-drawing-with-charcoal-old-man\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Portrait-Drawing-Charcoal-800.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait Drawing with Charcoal - Old Man\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nPortrait Drawing with Charcoal - Old Man<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to draw a portrait of an old man with charcoal.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>14 min 53 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-textures\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Drawing-Texture-800.jpg\" alt=\"How to Draw Textures\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nHow to Draw Textures<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to draw a variety of textures with pencil including a furry or hairy texture, a rocky texture, a wood texture, and a shiny metallic texture.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>9 min 10 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect people course techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/figure-drawing-with-charcoal\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Figure-Drawing-with-Charcoal-Lesson-Series-400.jpg\" alt=\"Figure Drawing with Charcoal\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"classtab\"><span>Class<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Intermediate<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nFigure Drawing with Charcoal<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to create a figure drawing with charcoal. You\u2019ll use vine and compressed charcoal on white drawing paper, beginning with a grid to map proportions, then move through toning, contouring, refining folds, faces, and objects until completion.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>6 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect people course techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/portrait-drawing-with-charcoal\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/portrait-drawing-charcoal-rec-400.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait Drawing with Charcoal\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"classtab\"><span>Class<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nPortrait Drawing with Charcoal<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">This class begins with an introduction to materials and surface preparation, followed by an underpainting using vine charcoal to establish the basic structure. Subsequent lessons focus on refining features such as the eyes, nose, mouth, and ears using compressed charcoal, with attention to modeling the face and adding details.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>9 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect people\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/charcoal-drawing-course-portrait\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Charcoal-Drawing-Course-Portrait-400.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait Drawing with White Charcoal\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nPortrait Drawing with White Charcoal<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Use white charcoal on black paper to draw a portrait.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>41 min 5 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect animals\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-an-elephant-with-charcoal\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Elephant-Drawing-Charcoal-800.jpg\" alt=\"How to Sketch an Elephant\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nHow to Sketch an Elephant<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Create a drawing of an elephant with charcoal.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>22 min 36 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect animals\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/how-to-sketch-a-horse-with-charcoal\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Horse-Drawing-Charcoal-800.jpg\" alt=\"How to Sketch a Horse\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nHow to Sketch a Horse<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Create a drawing of a horse with charcoal.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>19 min 7 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect animals\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/charcoal-drawing-course-animal-portrait\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Charcoal-Drawing-Course-Animal-Portrait-400.jpg\" alt=\"Chimpanzee Drawing with Charcoal\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nChimpanzee Drawing with White and Black Charcoal<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Create a drawing of a chimpanzee with white and black charcoal on gray paper.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>47 min 15 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect animals techniques course\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/ostrich-with-charcoal\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/charcoal-drawing-ostrich-400.jpg\" alt=\"Ostrich Drawing with Charcoal\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"classtab\"><span>Class<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nOstrich with Charcoal<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">This class guides you through the process of creating a detailed drawing of an ostrich using charcoal on textured and toned Ingres paper. The class begins with a modified grid system to sketch the basic structure of the ostrich, followed by layering values and tones with vine charcoal. Subsequent lessons focus on refining the head and neck, adding textures, and developing contrasts using compressed and charcoal pencils.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>4 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect animals still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/gettin-sketchy-season-16\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gettin-Sketchy-Season-16-800-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"Gettin' Sketchy - Season 16\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nGettin' Sketchy - Season 16<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Drawings and paintings include lemons, a gorilla, snowboarder, Roman columns, a cat, a duckling, a piece of candy and more with markers, colored pencils, pen and ink, charcoal, graphite, and pastels.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>11 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect animals\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-a-horse-with-charcoal\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/how-to-draw-horse-charcoal-800.jpg\" alt=\"How to Draw a Horse with Charcoal\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Intermediate<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nHow to Draw a Horse with Charcoal<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Draw a horse with a variety of different forms of charcoal.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>28 min 35 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect still techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-a-diamond\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/how-to-draw-a-diamond-800.jpg\" alt=\"How to draw a diamond\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nHow to Draw a Diamond<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Draw a realistic diamond with white charcoal and graphite on gray paper.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>17 min 28 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect still techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-a-glass-of-water\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/How-to-Draw-Glass-Water-Lesson.jpg\" alt=\"How to draw a glass of water\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nHow to Draw a Glass of Water<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Draw a realistic glass of water with graphite and white charcoal.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>14 min 48 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect still course\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/graphite-and-charcoal-marbles\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/marbleslessonseries.jpg\" alt=\"Marbles with Graphite and White Charcoal\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"classtab\"><span>Class<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nMarbles with Graphite and White Charcoal<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">This class guides you through the process of drawing realistic marbles using graphite and white charcoal on toned gray paper. The class begins with an introduction to materials and techniques, followed by lessons that focus on developing the illusion of reflection and transparency in the marbles.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>3 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/best-erasers-for-drawing\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Best-Erasers-for-Drawing-800.jpg\" alt=\"Best Erasers for Drawing\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nBest Erasers for Drawing<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to use erasers for mark-making and which are best for the job.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>7 min 38 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/you-can-draw.html\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/YouCanDrawWebinar1.jpg\" alt=\"You can draw - A how to draw webinar\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nYou CAN Draw - A How to Draw Webinar<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">You CAN draw. This is how it's done.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>1 hr 22 min 58 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/charcoal-drawing-course-introduction-and-materials\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Charcoal-Drawing-Course-Intro-Materials-400.jpg\" alt=\"The Charcoal Drawing Course - Introduction and Materials\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nThe Charcoal Drawing Course - Introduction and Materials<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">In this course lesson, we explore the forms and charateristics of charcoal for drawing, tools and materials.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>8 min 23 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/charcoal-drawing-course-basic-forms-2\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Charcosal-Drawing-Course-Basic-Forms-400.jpg\" alt=\"The Charcoal Drawing Course - Basic Forms\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nThe Charcoal Drawing Course - Basic Forms<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to use value to create the illusion of form while exploring mapping techniques for accuracy in a charcoal drawing. Create a still life drawing of basic forms.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>31 min 31 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/draw-basic-forms-charcoal.html\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/howtodrwbasicformswithcharcoal.jpg\" alt=\"How to draw basic forms with charcoal\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nHow to Draw Basic Forms with Charcoal<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to&nbsp;use highlights and shadows to create the illusion of a light source and basic forms in this tutorial on drawing with charcoal.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>11 min 36 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/do-you-really-need-blending-stumps\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/use-blending-stumps.jpg\" alt=\"Do you need to use blending stumps\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nDo You Need Blending Stumps?<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">When to use blending stumps and when to leave them in the drawer.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>4 min 24 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/improve-your-drawing-skills-in-6-days\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/improvedrawingskillsin6dayssmall.jpg\" alt=\"Improve Your Drawing in 6 Days\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Post<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nImprove Your Drawing in 6 Days<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">A few philosophies and exercises for improving your drawing skills.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"fas fa-shoe-prints\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/i>Step-by-Step<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect course people\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/25-days-to-better-drawings\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin:0px;\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25-days-to-better-drawings-course-tumb.jpg\" alt=\"25 Days to Better Drawings Course\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"coursetab\"><span>Course<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\n25 Days to Better Drawings<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">A structured, step-by-step drawing course that teaches a new core drawing concept each day\u2014supported by video lessons and illustrated eBooks to build solid skills over time.\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>10 hrs<i class=\"fas fa-book\" style=\"margin-right:8px;margin-left:12px;\"><\/i>24 eBooks<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques course still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/the-secrets-to-drawing\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin:0px;\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-secrets-to-drawing-course-thumb.jpg\" alt=\"The Secrets to Drawing Course\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"coursetab\"><span>Course<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nThe Secrets to Drawing<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">A comprehensive course that guides beginners and intermediate artists to master core drawing skills like line, form, value, perspective, and composition.\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>5 hrs<i class=\"fas fa-book\" style=\"margin-right:8px;margin-left:12px;\"><\/i>26 eBooks<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/how-to-draw-water-droplets.html\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/howtodrawwaterdroplets.jpg\" alt=\"How to draw water droplets\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nHow to Draw Water Droplets<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to draw realistic water droplets and how light behaves within a transparent object.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>9 min 44 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/25-days-to-better-drawings-day-eight-value\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/25DaysDay8.jpg\" alt=\"25 Days to Better Drawings - Value\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\n25 Days to Better Drawings - Value<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">In this module, we're introduced to the element of art, value. Learn its importance to drawing, proper terminology, and blending techniques.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>10 min 52 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/25-days-to-better-drawings-day-nine-shadow-and-light\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/25DaysDay9.jpg\" alt=\"25 Days to Better Drawings - Shadow and Light\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\n25 Days to Better Drawings - Light and Shadow<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">In this module, we'll learn how to use value to create the illusion of light and form in a drawing.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>11 min 58 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/25-days-to-better-drawings-day-ten-drawing-basic-forms\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/25DaysDay10.jpg\" alt=\"25 Days to Better Drawings - Drawing Basic Forms\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\n25 Days to Better Drawings - Drawing Basic Forms<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to draw basic forms by starting with simple shapes. Create the illusion of form through the use of value and tone.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>17 min 55 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/25-days-to-better-drawings-day-fourteen-texture-study-3\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/25DaysDay14.jpg\" alt=\"25 Days to Better Drawings - Texture Study #3\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\n25 Days to Better Drawings - Texture Study #3<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to create the illusion of texture found on highly reflective surfaces. Practice concepts learned with a drawing exercise.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>17 min 32 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/the-secrets-to-drawing-basic-drawing-techniques\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/basicdrawingtechniques.jpg\" alt=\"Basic drawing techniques\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nThe Secrets to Drawing - Basic Drawing Techniques<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Basic drawing techniques including blending, hatching and cross hatching, rendering, and more.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>15 min 9 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/the-secrets-to-drawing-charcoal\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/howtodrawwithcharcoalsecretstodrawing.jpg\" alt=\"The Secrets to Drawing Charcoal\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nThe Secrets to Drawing - Charcoal<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn the basics of drawing with various forms of charcoal.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>10 min 32 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/how-to-sharpen-any-pencil\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-sharpen-artist-pencils-800.jpg\" alt=\"How to Sharpen any Pencil\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nHow to Sharpen any Pencil<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn techniques for sharpening any type of pencil.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>5 min 20 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect people\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/gettin-sketchy-season-9\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gettin-sketchy-season-9-800.jpg\" alt=\"Gettin' Sketchy - Season 9\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nGettin' Sketchy - Season 9<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Timed drawings based on creative prompts.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>11 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect people\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/spooky-skull-sketch\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Spooky-Skull-Sketch.jpg\" alt=\"Spooky Skull Sketch\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nSpooky Skull Sketch<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to draw a spooky skull with charcoal on textured stipple paper.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>9 min 27 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect people\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/white-on-black.html\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/whitecharcoalblackpaperlesson.jpg\" alt=\"How to draw with white charcoal on black paper\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nDraw with White Media on Black Paper<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Create a high contrast portrait with white charcoal on black paper in this lesson.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>8 min 45 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect people\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/charcoal-drawing-on-gray-paper-timed-drawing-exercise\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/timed-drawing-exercise-charcoal-800.jpg\" alt=\"Timed Drawing Exercise - How to Draw a Skull with Charcoal \"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nTimed Drawing Exercise - How to Draw a Skull with Charcoal<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to draw a skull with white and black charcoal on gray paper in this timed drawing exercise.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>1 hr 0 min 54 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect people\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/25-days-to-better-drawings-day-twenty-four-drawing-in-reverse\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/drawing-in-reverse.jpg\" alt=\"Reverse Drawing\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\n25 Days to Better Drawings - Drawing in Reverse<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Create a drawing by concentrating only on the highlights. This challenging drawing exercise forces us to recognize shapes of value and their spatial relationships.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>16 min 29 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect people\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/sketching-with-charcoal-portrait.html\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/sketchingwithcharcoalsmall.jpg\" alt=\"Sketching with Charcoal - Portrait Demo of a Young Girl\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nSketching with Charcoal - Portrait Drawing<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to sketch with charcoal in this lesson that features a portrait of a young girl.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>8 min 44 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect people\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/how-to-draw-portrait-charcoal.html\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/howtodrawaportraitwithcharcoal.jpg\" alt=\"Charcoal portrait drawing lesson\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nHow to Draw a Portrait Sketch - Charcoal<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to draw a portrait with charcoal by modeling the form before developing the details of the face and head.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>13 min 51 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect people\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/powdered-charcoal-portrait-sketch.html\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/powderedcharcoalportraitsketch.jpg\" alt=\"Powdered Charcoal - Portrait Sketch Lesson\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nPowdered Charcoal - Portrait Sketch<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to tone paper with powdered charcoal and draw a portrait sketch with traditional charcoal.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>8 min 43 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect people\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/charcoal.html\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/charcoaldrawingtechniques.jpg\" alt=\"How to Draw with Charcoal - Lesson\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nCharcoal Drawing Techniques - Skull<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn charcoal drawing techniques and how to draw a skull in this lesson that features the use of white and black charcoal on gray paper.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>12 min 55 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect people techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/portrait-drawing-the-smart-way-the-skull-frontal-view\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/howtodrawaskullfrontalview.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait Drawing - The Skull Frontal View\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nPortrait Drawing The Smart Way - The Skull - Frontal View<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">A look at drawing the structure of what lies beneath the face and head - the skull (frontal view).\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>20 min 31 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect people techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/portrait-drawing-the-smart-way-the-skull-profile-view\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/howtodrawtheskullprofile.jpg\" alt=\"Drawing the skull-profile view\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nPortrait Drawing The Smart Way - The Skull - Profile View<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">A continued look at drawing the skull from a profile view.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>13 min 40 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect people techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/portrait-drawing-the-smart-way-basic-facial-proportions\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/drawbasicfacialproportions.jpg\" alt=\"How to Draw Basic Facial Proportions\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nPortrait Drawing The Smart Way - Basic Facial Proportions<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">The basic facial proportions  and spacial relationships of the features of the head.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>14 min 39 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect people techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/portrait-drawing-the-smart-way-the-planes-of-the-face\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/howtodrawtheplanesoftheface.jpg\" alt=\"The Planes of the Face - Drawing Lesson\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nPortrait Drawing The Smart Way - The Planes of the Face<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">A look at recognizing and drawing the planes of the face and the head.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>30 min 8 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect people techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/portrait-drawing-the-smart-way-the-eye-frontal-view\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/howtodrawarealisticeye.jpg\" alt=\"The Eye-Frontal View - Drawing Lesson\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nPortrait Drawing The Smart Way - The Eye - Frontal View<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">A look at drawing the eye from a frontal view using a step by step approach of observation and application of material.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>31 min 45 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect people techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/portrait-drawing-the-smart-way-the-eye-profile-view\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/howtodrawarealsiticeyeprofileview.jpg\" alt=\"How to draw the eye from a profile view\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nPortrait Drawing The Smart Way - The Eye - Profile View<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">A look at drawing the eye from a profile view using a step by step approach of observation and application of material.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>20 min 35 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect people techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/portrait-drawing-the-smart-way-the-nose-frontal-view\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/howtodrawanosefrontalview.jpg\" alt=\"How to draw the nose from a frontal view\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nPortrait Drawing The Smart Way - The Nose - Frontal View<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">A look at drawing the nose from a frontal view by placing basic shapes and adding shading \/ value to create the illusion of form and texture.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>15 min 1 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect people techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/portrait-drawing-the-smart-way-the-nose-profile-view\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/howtodrawanoaseprofile.jpg\" alt=\"How to draw the nose from a profile view\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nPortrait Drawing The Smart Way - The Nose - Profile View<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">A look at drawing the nose from a profile view using basic shapes, then developing the value to model the form and create texture.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>13 min 13 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect people techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/portrait-drawing-the-smart-way-the-mouth-and-teeth\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/howtodrawarealisticmouthteeth.jpg\" alt=\"How to draw a realistic mouth and teeth\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nPortrait Drawing The Smart Way - The Mouth and Teeth<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">A look at drawing the mouth and teeth  using a structured approach of observation and application of media.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>19 min 56 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect people techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/portrait-drawing-the-smart-way-the-ear\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/howtodrawarealisticear.jpg\" alt=\"How to draw a realistic ear - drawing lesson\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nPortrait Drawing The Smart Way - The Ear<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">A look at drawing the ear using a step by step approach of defining specific regions through thoughtful applications of gradations of value.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>15 min 12 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect people techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/portrait-drawing-the-smart-way-grid-drawing-part-1\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/portraitdrawingwithagrid.jpg\" alt=\"How to draw a portrait with the grid technique\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nPortrait Drawing The Smart Way - Grid Drawing<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to draw a realistic portrait using the grid technique. Develop the value within the scene with graphite and white charcoal.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>41 min 26 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect people techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/portrait-drawing-the-smart-way-triangular-grid-part-one\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/howtodrawaportraittriangulargrid.jpg\" alt=\"How to draw a portrait with a triangular grid\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nPortrait Drawing The Smart Way - Triangular Grid Drawing<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to draw a realistic portrait using a modified grid. This technique greatly reduces the number of preliminary lines but ensures an accurate drawing.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>37 min 15 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect animals people\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/gettin-sketchy-season-6\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/gettin-sketchy-season-6.jpg\" alt=\"Gettin' Sketchy - Season 6\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nGettin' Sketchy - Season 6<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to draw and have some fun. Subjects in this season include facial features, animals, a tractor, and an avocado.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>11 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect landscape still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/gettin-sketchy-season-7\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/gettin-sketchy-season-7.jpg\" alt=\"Gettin' Sketchy - Season 7\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nGettin' Sketchy - Season 7<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Drawings include animals, landscape, portraiture, still life, vehicles and architecture.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>11 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/gettin-sketchy-season-8\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/800-gettin-sketchy-season-9-review.jpg\" alt=\"Gettin' Sketchy - Season 8\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nGettin' Sketchy - Season 8<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Drawings include animals, still life, vehicles and landscape.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>11 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect still people\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/gettin-sketchy-season-10\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gettin-sketchy-season-10-800.jpg\" alt=\"Gettin' Sketchy - Season 10\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nGettin' Sketchy - Season 10<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Timed drawings in the style of artists from the past.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>11 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect landscape animals\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/gettin-sketchy-season-12\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/gettin-sketchy-season-12-800.jpg\" alt=\"Gettin' Sketchy - Season 12\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nGettin' Sketchy - Season 12<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to draw 10 different subjects with a variety of media.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>11 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect landscape still animals\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/gettin-sketchy-season-11\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/gettin-sketchy-season-11-800.jpg\" alt=\"Gettin' Sketchy - Season 11\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nGettin' Sketchy - Season 11<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">10 timed drawing lessons using a variety of drawing media and surfaces.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>11 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect animals\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/gettin-sketchy-season-15\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/gettin-sketchy-season-15.jpg\" alt=\"Gettin' Sketchy - Season 15\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nGettin' Sketchy - Season 15<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Drawings and paintings include still life, animals, landscape and people.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>11 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect landscape\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/charcoal-drawing-course-landscape\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Charcoal-Drawing-Course-Landscape-400.jpg\" alt=\"Charcoal Drawing Course - Landscape\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nCharcoal Drawing Course - Landscape<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Use a variety of forms of charcoal to draw a landscape with a dominant tree.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>46 min 9 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect landscape\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/charcoal-landscape-lesson-series\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/landscapedrawingcharcoallesson.jpg\" alt=\"Landscape Drawing with Charcoal Lesson\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"classtab\"><span>Class<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nLandscape Drawing with Charcoal<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">This class teaches you how to draw a textured wooded landscape with charcoal. You\u2019ll begin working with vine charcoal to loosely define the forest road and establish value relationships, then move into compressed charcoal and charcoal pencils to develop deep shadows, strong contrasts, and foliage texture. Blending stumps and erasers are used to refine edges and foliage transitions, while the final lesson brings focus to the road\u2019s vanishing point framed by intense light.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>3 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect landscape\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/drawing-a-landscape-with-charcoal-timed-drawing-exercise\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/charcoal-landscapedrawing-timed-drawing-exercise-800.jpg\" alt=\"Landscape Drawing with Charcoal - Timed Drawing Exercise\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nLandscape Drawing with Charcoal - Timed Drawing Exercise<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to draw a landscape with various forms of charcoal in this 45 minute timed drawing exercise.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>1 hr 2 min 35 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect landscape\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/how-to-draw-trees.html\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/howtodrawanoldtreelesson.jpg\" alt=\"How to draw an old tree\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nHow to Draw an Old Tree with Charcoal<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">This ultimate guide covers the basics of drawing trees. Four lessons are inlcuded. Lesson three teaches you how to draw an old tree with charcoal and sepia tones.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>10 min 23 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect landscape\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/draw-with-charcoal-pencils.html\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/howtodrawwithcharcoalpencils.jpg\" alt=\"Landscape Sketch with Charcoal Pencils - Lesson\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nHow to Draw with Charcoal Pencils<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Take a look at drawing with charcoal pencils in this tutorial that explores a landscape sketch. How to sharpen charcoal pencils is also covered.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>14 min 1 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect animals\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/charcoal-drawing-lesson-raven\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/how-to-draw-a-raven-charcoal-400.jpg\" alt=\"How to draw a raven with charcoal\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nHow to Draw a Raven with Charcoal<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Combine white and black charcoal on charcoal paper in this lesson.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>13 min 20 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect animals\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-a-sloth-with-charcoal-timed-drawing-exercise\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/How-to-Draw-a-Sloth-with-charcoal-timed-drawing-exercise.jpg\" alt=\"How to draw a sloth with charcoal\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nHow to Draw a Sloth with Charcoal<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Draw a sloth with charcoal in this timed drawing exercise.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>1 hr 5 min 23 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect animals\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/timed-sketching-exercise-gorilla-with-charcoal\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Timed-sketching-exercise-gorilla-lesson.jpg\" alt=\"Timed Sketching Exercise - Gorilla\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nTimed Sketching Exercise - Gorilla<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Create a quick sketch of a gorilla with charcoal in just over 30 minutes.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>38 min 39 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect animals\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-a-zebra-white-charcoal-timed-drawing-exercise\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/white-charcoal-zebra-timed-drawing-exercise-800.jpg\" alt=\"Zebra with White Charcoal - Timed Drawing Exercise\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nZebra with White Charcoal - Timed Drawing Exercise<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to draw a zebra with white charcoal on black paper in this lesson and timed drawing exercise.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>59 min 30 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect animals\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/timed-drawing-exercise-vulture-with-charcoal\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/timed-drawing-exercise-vulture-charcoal-800.jpg\" alt=\"Unloved Bird with Charcoal - 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