Drawing

 
 

Pattern Tangle Sketch

Calm your mind with this meditative drawing exercise, where we explore the world of patterns.

Supplies

  • Drawing paper or Sketchbook

  • Straightedge

  • Ballpoint Pen

2 Value Window Sketches

Learn how to simplify your drawing into only 2 values- white and black. We’ll use some beautiful photos of light coming through windows for our reference. You can find our hand-selected photos here.

Supplies

  • Drawing paper or Sketchbook

  • Pencil

  • Eraser

  • Sharpie

One Point Perspective City

Learn how to draw in one point perspective to create a worm’s-eye'-view of a city. Then, decorate your skyscrapers using watercolor!

Supplies:

  • Watercolor paper

  • Pencil

  • Eraser

  • Straightedge

  • Thin Sharpie or Micron Pen

  • Watercolors

  • Paintbrush

 

3 Value Fish Drawing

Discover the importance of value in a drawing by breaking down your subject into only 3 shades- white, grey, and black.

Supplies:

  • Drawing Paper or Sketchbook

  • Black marker or black brush pen

  • Light grey marker

  • Pencil

  • Eraser

  • Photo for reference (for good, free reference photos go to unsplash.com!)

 

Pointillism Sketches

Create sketches of still life objects using only dots! We’ll focus on building up value, and understanding light and shadow.

Supplies:

  • Drawing Paper or Sketchbook

  • Sharpie

  • Still Life Objects (e.g. fruits, vegetables, dishware, trinkets)

 

Using Reference for Drawing

Learn the importance of using reference in your drawings, and find the balance between copying and inventing.

Supplies:

  • Drawing Paper or Sketchbook

  • Pencil

  • Eraser

  • Light Grey Marker

  • Ballpoint pen, Micron pen, or thin Sharpie

  • Photo for reference (for good, free reference photos go to unsplash.com!)

Split Color Portrait Drawing

Draw a half-and-half portrait using two different color palettes. Learn how to use colored pencils to create realistic skin tones, then have some fun with creative color placement.

Supplies:

  • Drawing paper- something with a little bit of a tooth is nice for colored pencil.

  • Colored pencils- I recommend Prismacolor, or if you want something higher-end, Caran d'Ache Pencil Eraser

  • Portrait photo (for royalty-free images, check unsplash)

  • (optional- blending stump)