No Stroke Left Behind - Workshop Series - Sunset Cowgirl
NSLB - Sunset Cowgirl - Weekly Classes
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The course is a previously recorded, live, virtual workshop.
There is live student participation recorded during the live sessions.
You will be able to download all the files and handouts that were made available to the students during the live class.
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Are you looking for a new and exciting way to learn Colored Pencil?
We are excited to introduce our new workshop series, "No Strokes Left Behind".
This series dives deeper into portraiture, incorporating narrative figures for subjects.
This workshop is perfect if you're new to colored pencils or to drawing portraits. We always start with less complex techniques and then gradually work towards more and more challenging aspects of the artwork. I don't leave you in the dust, but I take the time to ensure you are supported and have what you need to succeed!
In our August workshop, we're depicting a soft, muted atmosphere with "Sunset Cowgirl."
- How to start your drawing from a reference photo to a line drawing
- How to use Oil-Based colored pencils in the initial laydown for the grisaille
- How to use a limited palette and still depict details and realism in areas that matter
- How to render using three-dimensional shading to show depth
- How to use color complements and contrasts to guide the viewer's experience
- How to create warm skin tones
- Best ways to draw on Pastelmat using dry brush blending and other simple techniques to make you successful
- How to problem solve mistakes and missteps
A good substitute for this workshop's Pastelmat paper (Pastelmat by Clairefontaine) is UART 800 sanded paper or LuxArchival sanded paper.
The first 2-hour class meets on Aug 3rd and the last class will be on Sept 7th.
If you miss a class, each one is recorded and available the same day within a couple of hours, with lifetime access. :)
This is a fun, hands-on workshop that has lots of drawing time over six weeks. You'll enjoy the slow, methodical drawing process as well as the comradery of fellow artists and friends. You have the opportunity to ask your questions, receive real-time live critiques of your work and even connect with other artists from around the world.
We'll go over every aspect of creating a realistic portrait, including how to draw hair, and this beautiful sun lit braid, create dreamy skin tones, and the thought process for selecting colors and pencils that work well together!
We'll also cover everything you need to know about the planning stages before you start-- setting up for success before even picking up a pencil!
By the end of this workshop, you'll take what you learn and apply it to your portraits to create amazing artwork!
"...you can challenge yourself as much as you want and not only have guidance from the instructor, but you'll also have the encouragement and the support of all the others in the class.
It's so great to have feedback. It's so great to have somebody by you each stroke. And if you want to pick up those pencils again, or if you haven't ever put them down, but you want to learn more, I encourage you to go to this workshop!"
- Diane Curran, No Stroke Left Behind student
"I appreciate the time for questions and the ongoing support even after the workshop is over!"
- Linda Brewer, No Stroke Left Behind student
"...anyone that is interested in a live workshop. Will surely not be disappointed when they work with John Middick.
[This workshop] is in real-time. It's videoed, so if you have a little bit of trouble keeping up, you can always go back and do it a little later after class... It's just been a wonderful experience"
- Jo-Ann Driedger-Kinash, No Stroke Left Behind student
"It's a great way to learn portraiture, and you will be really happy with your results."
- Mary Grochocinski, No Stroke Left Behind student
Your Instructor
John Middick (CPSA), is an award-winning artist, art mentor, instructor, art show judge, and creator of the Sharpened Artist Academy and community. He's the creator and host of the highly-rated Colored Pencil Podcast.
He returned to art around 2009 after a 20-year hiatus and has since become an influential voice in the Colored Pencil community. He seeks to provide other aspiring artists with easy access to resources and information about developing their craft.
John is a signature member of the Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA). He also maintains a regular online presence through his podcast, website, social media, and the Sharpened Artist Academy. He lives with his family in Cincinnati, Ohio.