The Course
Embark on an immersive artistic journey with 'Beyond The Tracks' landscape course, packed with over 10 hours of detailed video instruction spread across several comprehensive lessons.Â
You will also receive a downloadable PDF booklet that illustrates each step of the process with images to make it easy to follow along.
This course has been carefully planned to help you master the skill of drawing stunning colored pencil landscapes. The paper used is Pastelmat by Clairefontaine, and we focus on the effective use of solvent and layering.
From the start, we will guide you through each stage of the process, step-by-step. Starting with the basics, you will learn to break down the landscape into three main areas, an essential skill for simplifying the often complex process of landscape drawing. This course will empower you to view, understand, and translate the beauty and depth of landscapes onto paper with ease.
What you will learn
I began this course with a clear vision in mind – to help beginners like you bring their landscapes to life using colored pencils on Pastelmat. This isn't just any drawing class; I've meticulously designed each lesson to build your skills step by step, ensuring you gain confidence and proficiency with the medium. You'll find the course to be super organized, with easy-to-follow instructions that make learning enjoyable. We'll explore techniques such as layering, blending, and creating texture, which are essential to achieving realistic results. By the end, you'll not only have a gorgeous landscape to show off but also a solid foundation to create many more. It's an incredibly rewarding way to jump-start your artistic journey, and I'm excited to guide you every step of the way.
Curriculum
- Beginning - Line Drawing (13:54)
- Beginning - Underpainting (Blocking in color) (8:40)
- Beginning - Underpainting - Applying Solvent (Starting on the Sky) (16:13)
- Beginning - Underpainting - Applying Sapphire Blue in Sky (3:55)
- Beginning - Underpainting - Applying Solvent to the Sky (33:02)
- Adding Red to the Train Car (6:49)
Your instructor
John Middick (CPSA)- an award-winning artist and a cornerstone in the Colored Pencil world- brings his wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to "Beyond the Tracks: Colored Pencil Landscape on Pastelmat." His journey back to art in 2009, after a brief departure, ignited a passion that has since fueled his desire to empower others in mastering this versatile medium. With accolades both as a distinguished art mentor and a judge, John channelizes his considerable expertise into teaching, guiding you to explore and excel in creating striking landscapes with colored pencils.
As a signature member of the Colored Pencil Society of America, John's insights are backed by a deep and genuine dedication to art education. His direct involvement with the Sharpened Artist Academy showcases his commitment to accessibility and community in the arts. When he's not mentoring or creating his own vibrant landscapes, John can be found engaging with artists of all levels, sharing valuable tips on his Colored Pencil Podcast. With a talent for making complex techniques approachable, he ensures that every student leaves his course equipped with the skills and confidence to transform their artistic visions into compelling pieces of art.
Painterly
Achieving Artistic Flair with Colored Pencils
Vibrant
Breathing Life into Landscapes with Dynamic Hues
Textured
Mastering the Art of Layering and Depth on Pastelmat