The course begins with the premise that Stan Prokopenko (the instructor) starts with contour lines, simple shapes, and blind contour drawing — often resulting in hilariously bad drawings. This is the “frustration stage” every beginner knows well. But instead of hiding it, the course validates it: “This is normal. Keep going.”

: Users appreciate the organized assignments that provide a clear path forward compared to disjointed YouTube tutorials. Community and Feedback

Learning to see the 'big picture' before getting lost in the details.

: Most projects offer two levels—one for beginners and a more challenging version for intermediate students. Community & Feedback

Before you can draw a face, you need to control your pencil. This module covers:

If you are broke, the free YouTube playlist is excellent. However, the premium version is worth the money solely for the "Assignment Demos." Watching Stan struggle through the same homework you are doing is where the real learning happens.