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It's great to welcome you to "The School of Drawing". I'm Tim, and I'll guide you through this "Drawing Natural Forms'' course. I've put together a host of animations, many films shot in different styles, helpful assignments, and worksheets you can download and use at your leisure. This course is perfect for those just starting with drawing, so don't worry if you have no prior experience. It is also great for those with little time on their hands who want to squeeze a bit of regular skating into their busy lives. I have structured this course on the seven elements of art: Line, Shape, Tone, Form, Space, Colour, Pattern and Texture, and I look forward to welcoming you onboard!
Introductory Offer £9 for lifetime access
Welcome to the Natural History Drawing Club for Creatives, where artist and educator Tim guides you through a complete introduction to drawing natural forms. This course is designed for beginners who want to develop their artistic skills, even if you have no prior drawing experience. Throughout this course, you will learn how to observe and sketch the world around you with confidence. Tim’s structured approach covers essential techniques such as proportion, movement, form, and texture, helping you build a strong foundation in drawing. You will explore a range of natural subjects, including plants, animals, landscapes, and rock formations, while receiving step-by-step guidance to improve your skills.
Tim has a long career as a professional artist, illustrator, and author, with experience working as a cartoonist for The Guardian and writing several books on art and design. His expertise and passion for drawing have been recognized by BBC Wildlife and other leading publications. As a judge for the Royal Society of Biology’s Nancy Rothwell Award, he brings valuable insight into the importance of observational drawing.
This course is highly structured and easy to follow, breaking down the seven key elements of art: line, shape, tone, form, space, color, pattern, and texture. Each lesson includes practical exercises designed to help you develop your drawing skills faster. The assignments encourage hands-on practice, whether you're sketching outdoors or working on projects in a studio setting.
Start your drawing journey today and discover the joy of capturing the beauty of the natural world through art and take part in one of the best online drawing courses for animal and nature lovers.
Welcome to the Adobe Photoshop Club for Creatives!Whether you're a beginner eager to learn the basics or an advanced user ready to refine your skills, our Adobe Photoshop Club is the perfect place to unlock your creative potential. Dive into expert tutorials, insider tips, and step-by-step guides designed to elevate your Photoshop skills. Join a community of passionate creators and take your design, photo editing, and digital art skills to the next level.
This course is for all types of creatives, including hand-drawn illustrators and those seeking professional projects. Whatever length you buy it at, this course is set to grow, and it is more of a club than a course, with all the Photoshop classes gradually accumulating in just one place. Whether you're a complete beginner or have some prior Photoshop experience, this course offers an imaginative and immersive journey into digital artistry, and I look forward to seeing your Photoshop renders.
Adobe InDesign Club for Creatives:
Master Book & Magazine Design
Are you ready to master Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop to create stunning book and magazine designs? Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your layout skills, this comprehensive course will take you from zero to expert in professional print and digital publishing.
What You’ll Learn
Join Tim Pond, a seasoned graphic designer, illustrator, and author, as he guides you step by step through the world of book and magazine design. This hands-on course will help you:
- Master Adobe InDesign and Photoshop for publishing
- Design professional book and magazine covers
- Format page layouts, typography, and body text
- Create stunning spreads and interior designs
- Digitize handwritten notes, sketches, or artwork
- Learn image scanning, editing, and color selection
- Organize book structure, page flow, and pagination
- Design dust jackets, recipe books, hobby magazines, and more
Why Take This Course?
This course is designed for absolute beginners—no prior experience required. It is perfect for:
- Authors preparing a fiction or nonfiction book for publication
- Artists and designers looking to digitize their work
- Self-publishers and print enthusiasts creating professional publications
- Creatives and hobbyists passionate about book and magazine design
Meet Your Instructor: Tim Pond
Join Tim Pond, a seasoned graphic designer, illustrator, and author, as he guides you step by step through the world of book and magazine design. This hands-on course will help you develop the skills needed to design professional book covers, magazine layouts, and interior pages. You will learn how to format typography, work with body text, create visually appealing spreads, and digitise sketches, or artwork. The course also covers essential skills such as image scanning, colour selection, page organisation, pagination, and designing dust jackets for books, recipe collections, and hobby magazines.
Designed for absolute beginners, this course requires no prior experience with InDesign or graphic design. It is ideal for authors preparing a fiction or nonfiction book for publication, artists and designers looking to digitize their work, self-publishers seeking professional-quality layouts, and creatives passionate about book and magazine design. By following along with real-world projects, you will gain practical experience and confidence in using InDesign to bring your ideas to life.
Join the Adobe InDesign Club for Creatives today and start designing professional books and magazines with confidence.