Classes 2021. . . ONLINE


I teach classes in Colored Pencil, Drawing, Color Layering, Botanical Art and Illustration and more.
NEW MEXICO ART LEAGUE
ALBUQUERQUE

Drawing Botanicals in Colored Pencil
January 13 - February 17
Wednesday afternoons

ONLINE

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Love to draw but dreaming in color?
Let's explore colored pencils! We'll start with pencil drawing techniques to accurately capture botanical forms with an emphasis on shape, proportion and perspective. See how to add depth with light on form in shading and cast shadows. Colored pencil is not just for 'coloring" Learn to mix your own colors in layers and how to apply them like a painter for luminous depth and bold hues. From fruit to leaves to flowers, each week we'll take on a new botanical challenge from start to finish. By the end of the course, you'll have a lovely collection of your own small botanical artworks!

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BASICS BOOTCAMPS : 2021
Drawing workshops with
Susan Rubin & Marjorie Leggitt

Beyond the Basics: Successful Shading
Thursday-Friday, March 25-26
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
ONLINE

The magic of light on form moves your drawings from flat to fantastic
in just two days. Begin with new tricks and techniques for sighting, proportion, scale and angle-finding. Take your work to the next level as you hone your ability to see and translate a full range of tonal values from light to dark. From expanded understanding of planning and composition right through to the finishing touches, two instructors and two days of instruction and practice hone your skills and boost your confidence. We are there to assure that what you SEE is what you DRAW. Expand your artist’s toolbox with superior shading skills!

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Beyond the Basics: Face It (Portraits)
Thursday-Friday, February 25-26
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
ONLINE

SOLD OUT!

Drawing people is a challenge! Start with some basic proportional cues that will help you to site the shape of a head and plot features on the face. Apply drawing skills you already know to capture and accurate profile. Step-by-step, we;ll work in graphite to build faces from shape and line ab=nd apply principles of light on form to flesh out a portrait from a few lines. Enjoy this fun challenge as you take your drawing in a fresh new direction!
NOTE: Though this workshop is tailored to students who have completed Back to Basics, experienced artists are welcome. Contact us for more information.

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Susan Rubin in Back to Basics
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Marjorie Leggitt in Back to Basics
TWO courses in colored pencil

COLORED PENCIL ESSENTIALS
and
STARTUP LIBRARY: COLORED PENCIL

ONLINE
On line.
Any time.
Your pace.

Learn the basics of colored pencil &
how to mix color like a painter.

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