Winter Sketchbook + Watercolor
360 Online Class | This program is completed
Explore the colors and textures unique to the winter season. Develop your sketching skills to quickly capture your subject then add watercolor to bring it alive. In this online course you will build your sketchbook practice through weekly, self-paced study of instructional videos and materials, as well as using drawing prompts to develop the habit of daily sketching. Then, each week, we will come together as a class, over Zoom, for instructor-led critiques and Q&A. Sketching prompts include winter berries, the beautiful branches of bare trees, snow scenes, etc.
Any specific products listed below are for your reference.
If you already have similar items, please use what you have!
· A sketching pouch - a tote bag, backpack, purse, or other container for your sketching supplies.
· A pencil bag/box - to keep your tools handy.
· A sketchbook - Choose one with thick, durable paper that will tolerate erasing and stay flat if you use watercolor. Grumbacher Mixed Media is a good choice. The size is up to you - but think about what size is easy for you to handle and fit in your sketching pouch.
· Graphite pencils - your choice, drawing pencils, mechanical pencils, a No. 2 school pencil, whatever you prefer to work with.
· Erasers - 1 kneaded eraser and 1 white vinyl eraser
· Pens - Pigma Micron 03 (waterproof ink) is a good choice.
· Small watercolor travel kit - Winsor & Newton travel kit is a good choice. Note that there are two grades of watercolor kits - “Cotman'' is their less expensive kit ($20) and “Professional” ($90). You could also use watercolor pencils if you wish.
· Permanent White Goache
· A water brush - this brush holds water in the handle eliminating the need for a water bucket! Pentel - Aquash Water Brush Medium Point is a good choice – or brushes of your choice.
· Paper towels - fold some up and keep in your sketching pouch.