Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil
360 Online Class | This program is completed
Colored pencil is a fun, forgiving, and versatile medium that is easy for the beginning artist, and a refreshing change for watercolor painters or graphite artists. As you learn how to use colored pencils to portray plant subjects, the class will cover basics of the medium and colored pencil techniques including layering, blending, and building saturation with luminosity, while incorporating the observation techniques and elements of botanical illustration. All levels are welcome. For those who are experienced, work at your own pace with plenty of guidance and individual attention.
Spring quarter 2020 classes will be held online.
- • Colored pencils: A set of artist quality colored pencils. I use 72 pencil sets of Faber Castell colored pencils sets along with some Prismacolor pencils. The more number of pencils would be better. At least 36 pencils sets. Faber Castell Polychromos, Prismacolor Premier, Derwent studio, Caran D’ache are all good brands available out there. For the first class, just come with some colored pencils you have if you don’t have a big set already.
- • Paper: Strathmore Bristol 400 series smooth surface (some call it plate finish). You could buy a sheet or a pad.
- • Drawing paper
- • Tracing Paper
- • Graphite Pencils
- • Pencil Sharpener (A hand-held sharper or electronic sharpener)
- • Erasers (Rectangle, click pen type like Tombow mono zero, kneaded erasers)
- • Sandpaper block
- • Ruler or dividers
- • Magnifying glass (Optional)
- • Drawing board to attach your drawing paper if you use a sheet of paper than a pad.
- • Artist tape
- We will cover the materials in our first class. Come first with materials listed above, and purchase later if you need.
- Easel or table top
- Paper towels
- • microphone and camera enabled computer
- • ipad or smart tablet
- • smart phone (android or IOS)
- • Strong internet connection
- Excited Attitude!