Have you ever wanted to learn how to create beautiful art with colored pencils? Were you intimidated by the choices available or overwhelmed by the time it would take to learn? Were you afraid that you couldn't draw well enough to explore this medium? I'm here to put those fears to rest and teach you how fun, forgiving, and rewarding colored pencils can be!
Don't worry if you are new to the medium, I will show you all the techniques you will need to create gorgeous artwork. You won't be bewildered, I break down the lessons into bite-size chunks so it's easy to learn. Then in the full painting tutorials, we will repeat and reenforse those techniques so they become second nature. I'm not simply teaching you how to paint the paintings in the class, I'm teaching you to paint with colored pencils so you can go forth and paint whatever you want after you complete the class!
If you are nervous about drawing, don't be. I will draw along with you step-by-step and I will also provide a printable pattern you can trace if you prefer. I know we all learn differently and I will meet you where you are at. I believe that anyone can learn how to draw and once you see how we break it down you will be excited to try!
Do you have colored pencils gathering dust that you desperately want to use? Great! This is a "Use what you have!" class meaning that you can use whatever pencils you prefer. No pencils yet? No problem! I have created a list of my recommendations to get you started right!
Speaking of supplies I think the more the merrier! We will use mixed media techniques to save time and maximize the utility of all of our supplies!
At the end of this class, you will have completed 4 stand-alone colored pencil paintings and 6 mixed media artworks so you will have the skills necessary to create your heart's desire in colored pencils! If that sounds good to you then enroll today! I can't wait to paint with you!
Your Instructor
Lindsay Weirich has been teaching art for over two decades. She has reached thousands of students of all ages through her classes and workshops. Lindsay operates the popular blog and YouTube channel The Frugal Crafter with over a half a million subscribers where she publishes new painting, cardmaking a craft tutorials each week. Her designs have been published in legions of art and craft publications including The Decorative Painter. She has also illustrated two children's books, Rainbow Pants, and Sea Glass and the Lighthouse by Kelly Brooks Bay. Weirich lives in Maine with her husband and three children where she creates something new every day.
Course Curriculum
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StartWelcome & How to Get the Most From this Course (8:09)
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StartThe Basic Supplies You Will Need (35:58)
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StartChoosing the Right Pencils Part 1: Colored Pencils (33:27)
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StartChoosing the Right Pencils Part 2: Watercolor pencils (18:57)
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StartHow to Store Your Pencils (9:09)
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StartThe Possibilities of Paper! (40:37)
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StartSetting Up Your Workspace (4:01)
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StartColored Pencil Techniques: Overlapping Ovals (6:10)
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StartColored Pencil Techniques: Hatching (8:25)
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StartColored Pencil Techniques: Blending, Burnishing, and Solvents (22:36)
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StartColored Pencil Techniques: Layering and Mixing (19:08)
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StartColored Pencil Techniques: Scribing (6:24)
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StartColored Pencil Techniques: Stippling and Scumbling (4:56)
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StartHow to Transfer a Pattern (optional) (6:07)