Basics of Drawing Form & Structure
Video Course
A foundational Go at Your Own Pace course to start your journey drawing form and structure.
Starting from basics of perspective, simple geo form drawing, drawing depth in the 3D space, to constructing still life setups from any angle and size.
This courses builds a strong base for you to progress confidently onto drawing the head & figure as your next steps.
If you are struggling with
You have been drawing flat shapes
Reliance on copying refs
You find perspective difficult
Form and structure is a mystery
Your drawings lack realism
What You Will Learn
7+ hours of “Go at Your Own Pace Video Course” in
4 classes over 20 topics.
Expected average time 4 weeks + weekly homework
Basics of Drawing based on observing & thinking in 3D
Focusing on form and structure.
Perspective
Starting with drawing simple geo forms in perspective, you will learn to draw geo forms convincingly.
This course will teach you how to not just copy what you see,
but to use perspective to create a 3D setting in which to construct your drawings.
Form & Structure
By drawing through simplified geometric forms which are later developed into more organic forms,
you will be taught to switch the approach from copying flat shapes to drawing form.
3D Space
You will be trained to observe with your eyes and make decisions with your brain to draw in the 3D Space with depth.
The goal is not to memories a rigid system, but to develop an observation to decision making process.
Line Control
You will be taught the fundamental skills of line handling, weight variation and much more.
Fine control and drawing with intent is the mark of a true artist.
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What to Expect from this course?
Form & Structure
Various exercises will be utilised to teach you how cross sections and planes are used to
help us understand the internal structure of the subject matter.
The goal is not to memories a rigid system, but to develop an observation to decision making process.
Perspective
Starting with drawing simple geo forms in perspective, you will learn to draw cubes and other geo forms convincingly.
Learn to use perspective to position your subject matter correctly so it is planted and belivable.
3D Space
You will be trained to observe with your eyes and make decisions with your brain to draw in the 3D Space with depth.
Instead of copying mindlessly from refs, you will learn to draw the subject in any angle.
More than 7 hours of video content & step-by-step tutorials
01
Class 1 Introduction to Drawing in the 3D Space
Duration: 1 hour 40 mins
1. Course Overview
Overview of the topics covered.
2. Required Materials
A list of the drawing tools needed for this course.
3. Warm Up Exercises
Best Practices on how to start your drawing sessions.
4. Line Weight
Using line weight variation to create depth and emphasis.
5. Flat Shapes vs Form
The difference between the two and the benefits of drawing form.
6. Foreshortening in the 3D Space
Creating a sense of depth and distance using guidelines.
7. Homework
02
Class 2 Foundational Perspective
Duration: 1 hour 50mins
1. Boxes in Perspective
Concepts of perspective to help us visualise the 3d space.
2. Ellipses in Perspective
Constructing ellipses using squares in perspective.
3. Constructing the Sphere
Understanding the internal structure of the sphere.
4. Constructing Egg Forms
How to construct egg forms.
5. Revisiting the Tree Drawing from the first class
Using perspective to draw a tree trunk.
6. A Scene with Simple Forms
Consolidate what we have learned so far and construct a simple scene using geo forms in perspective.
7. Organic Form in Perspective
How to apply the same techniques to body parts.
8. Homework
03
Class 3 Multi-Angle Still Life in Perspective
Duration: 1 hour 50 mins
1. Why Draw the Same Thing from 2 Angles
Introduction on the main topics of this class.
2. Still Life in Perspective
Still life drawing in perspective from reference.
3. Second Angle From Imagination
Drawing an alternative angle without a reference to test our ability to visualise the 3D space.
4. Homework
04
Class 4 Free Hand Form & Structure Drawing
Duration: 1 hours 45 mins
1. Free Hand Geo Forms
Drawing geo forms without the aid of perspective grids.
2. Cross Section Planes
Deepen our understanding of form and structure by drawing cross section planes.
3. Free Hand Head Form
Applying the skills gained so far in constructing simplified head forms.
4. Free Hand Arm Form
Using simplified form and guidelines to represent anatomy.
5. Beyond the Basics
Conclusion of the course and next steps.
Meet the Teacher
Orda is an Australian artist working in graphite and oils, whose practice reflects a lifelong pursuit of mastery. He undertook four years of training at Julian Ashton Art School in Sydney & Florence Classical Arts Academy in Italy, developing a strong foundation in academic realism, anatomy, and composition. Between 2016 and 2025 his work was exhibited across Europe, Australia, and the United States, gaining recognition for its technical precision and imaginative depth. From 2018 to 2020, Orda worked as a freelance artist in Sydney, producing commissioned and editorial works for a broad audience. In 2021, he founded Fundamentalist Artschool, an independent academy dedicated to rigorous training in art fundamentals, where he continues to create and teach, blending disciplined academic methods with individual creative expression.
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Chris, USA
"In the time I’ve spent learning from Orda, my art fundamentals received a drastic improvement. His structures allow clear understanding of foundational art techniques."