Description

In this relaxed workshop, we will be drawing maritime treasures on toned paper using colored pencils. Let sand dollars, shells, crab shells, or any other treasures you may find on beach walks inspire you to interpret their unique textures and form with colored pencils. We will begin with an overview of sketching from observation, measuring for accuracy, and adding shading to create volume. We will be exploring a variety of colored pencil techniques and convey realism using realistic and subjective color. Finally, we will explore dynamic compositions and cast shadows.

About the Instructor

Dorota earned a Diploma in Botanical Illustration from the Society of Botanical Artists in London in 2019.

Dorota earned a Diploma in Botanical Illustration from the Society of Botanical Artists in London in 2019. She additionally holds degrees in Art and Indigenous Studies. She authored two ethnobotanical coloring books: ABC of Native Plants of the Coastal Pacific Northwest and Native Berries of the Coastal Pacific Northwest. Dorota enjoys gardening, sketching, being in nature and encouraging others to connect with nature through art.

Learn More
www.dorotahaberlehigh.com

Materials List

You will need to bring:

Personal collection of shells, crab shells, sand dollars, driftwood, etc.

Pencil H or F (Tombow is a great brand)

Kneaded eraser

Pencil sharpener

Clear ruler

Strathmore mixed media Tan paper – 9 by 12 OR Strathmore Tan drawing paper 9 by 12

Sketch paper

Minimum 24 colors of artist-quality colored pencils. Choose ONE from the following brands:

Pablo by Caran d’Ache

Faber Castell Polychromos

Prismacolor Premier

Luminance by Caran d’Ache

Derwent Colorsoft

Derwent Procolor

Bring any sets you already have.

Colorless blender of your choice, for example:

Caran d’Ache wax colorless blender

Copic colorless blender marker, number 0 brush tip

Another brand is Tombow

Helpful colors for white or off-white subjects:

Prismacolor Premier:

White

Eggshell

Clay Rose

Beige

Peach Beige

Nectar

Cool Grey 10%

Cool Grey 90%

Any greys, browns, etc.

Faber Castell Polychromos:

Cinnamon

Walnut Brown

Sepia

Provided by instructors:

Extra Strathmore tan mixed media paper

Extra sketch paper

Extra colored pencils