Online Drawing Birds in Pen and Graphite

Online Drawing Birds in Pen and Graphite
TEENS & ADULTS
MAJA SEREDA

Mondays, 1pm - 3pm (Pacific time)

July 11 - August 1

$170

Online using Zoom.

Classes are recorded and recordings are available up to 3 weeks after class ends.

All levels welcome.

If you love birds, this is a workshop for you! It’s all about learning the basics of drawing birds in graphite, and pen & ink. You will learn about basic forms, eyes, feet, beaks, feathers and more - how to sketch out a bird and it’s proportions. First you’ll draw with graphite and then with pens. You’ll be introduced to different types of pens as well as techniques so that you can discover which one is your favorite, helping you excel in your art practice. The main focus will be on small birds but you are welcome to pick your own reference images if you wish.

HOW IT WORKS:

Before the workshop starts I will send out a ZOOM invite for all our classes together. Each week I’ll email some reference images for you to work from. I will show you examples of drawing techniques, forms, and examples of artworks plus a video on how to create that day’s exercise. Then we sit and draw together. During class you can email me images of your artwork so that I can give you feedback and advice where needed. We can learn a lot from one another so it’s always wonderful to show your work to others. I strive to make this workshop very interactive.

WHAT YOU NEED:

Graphite pencils - either a full set or just a handful of pencils. 2H, HB, 2B, 4B. I use Faber Castel and Steadtler.

Eraser - plastic eraser as well as kneaded eraser, I love my Tombow monozero 2.3 for fine details.

Pens: Black Micron pens 0.05, 0.1, 0.3 and/or a dip pen hunt nib. 102 plus permanent ink.

Optional: ballpoint pens (Bic), brush pen (Pentel extra fine), Sakura Pigma FB pen

Paper: 9 x 12” Bristol smooth is good for both mediums. You’re welcome to sketch with graphite pencils on Strathmore 400 series as well.

Optional: tracing paper or drafting film to practice pen work on.

Workable or final Fixative or glassine to cover your drawing.

For more information & to register, click here.