Discover the joy that sketching can offer and see how a regular a sketchbook practice can improve your skills by leaps and bounds! Your instructor, sketch artist Paul Heaston, provides an overview of his favorite sketchbook and media choices so you can choose the materials that motivate and inspire you. Once you’ve become familiar with the materials, Paul guides you through a variety of contour drawing exercises that will loosen up your drawing hand and spark your desire to make your creative ideas come to life!
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3:37Oil Painting Brushes
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18:52Using Watercolor Techniques with Acrylic Paint
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18:16How to Capture Form in Your Drawings
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15:02Tips for Sketching on Location
Pack your bag for the great outdoors as you employ Paul’s tips for sketching comfortably and quickly. You’ll learn what tools you’ll need and anticipate the creature comforts that will come in handy for sketching sessions before assessing your locations for light and shade. Next,…
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