This class provides a meditative approach to drawing, focusing on capturing the essence of an apple from above using colored pencils.

Key Takeaways & Next Steps:

Practice Mindful Drawing:

Continue to practice drawing with mindfulness, focusing on the process as much as the result. This approach can enhance your creative expression and provide relaxation.

Explore Colored Pencil Techniques:

Experiment with various colored pencil techniques learned in class, such as layering, shading, and blending, to enrich your drawings.

Observe and Draw from Life:

Practice drawing apples or other objects from life, observing details like light, shadow, and texture to improve your observational drawing skills.

Create a Regular Drawing Routine:

Set aside time regularly for mindful drawing practice. Consistency can lead to improvement in both artistic skills and mental well-being.

Share Your Artwork:

Share your drawings with others or in a community setting. This can provide feedback and a sense of connection with fellow artists.

Link to a quick demo of today’s artwork:

(This demo was created just for our learners in today’s class. Please do not share this link. Thank you.)
Drawing the apple
Coloring the leaf
Coloring the apple and the rest

Supplies:

Here are the colors I used today using Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils (soft core)
Canary Yello 916
Poppy Red 922
Crimson Red 924
Orange 918
Chartreuse 989
Apple Green 912
Dark Green 908
Sienna Brown 945
Dark Umber 947
Yellow Ochre 942
Black
White
Links to supplies (I only provide links to products I personally own or have tried that are really good products-all of these are on Amazon Prime. However, shop around and find the best prices!))
Colored Pencils
Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil
Prismacolor Colorless Blender and sharpener
Paper
Bristol paper
Cardstock
Mixed Media Paper
Watercolor Paper