About the Workshop
Join us for a full-day workshop designed to explore the use of colored pencils to create realistic artwork. This course will guide participants through two distinct projects—each focusing on mastering a different texture—providing practice with layering and blending. You will learn techniques for achieving dimension, including methods for creating highlights and shadows, and tips for using specialized tools. All necessary supplies will be provided for your use during the workshop, though students are welcome to bring their preferred personal materials. This course is perfect for artists looking to elevate their representational drawing skills and gain confidence in using colored pencils as a fine art medium.
Student Supply List
All necessary materials will be provided. Should you choose to bring your own, the following supplies are recommended:
Prismacolor Premier 12 Color Basic Set
PC 924 Crimson Red
PC 918 Orange
PC 916 Canary Yellow
PC 909 Grass Green
PC 912 Apple Green
PC 903 True Blue
PC 933 Violet Blue
PC 932 Violet
PC 946 Dark Brown
PC 945 Sienna Brown
PC 935 Black
PC 938 White
Additional colors are optional. Student grade/budget friendly colored pencils such as Crayola, Arteza, etc. will work but may not produce the same result.
Paper:
Your paper should not be smooth like poster board and should not be too textured like cold-pressed water color paper. A medium-toothed paper is recommended such as Strathmore Bristol Vellum or Canson Mixed Media.
Additional Supplies Recommended:
Tombow Mono Eraser
Colorless Blender Pencil
Pencil Sharpener
Odorless Mineral Spirits (Gamsol or Mona Lisa brand)
Eyeliner brush, small filbert brush or Q-tips
Regular graphite pencil
Posca Paint Pen, white 7 mm (optional)
Artist Statement
I have been drawing since childhood, an interest inspired by my artistic family members. My college art professor discouraged my realistic style, so instead of pursuing art, I had a fulfilling 30-year career teaching Special Education. I rediscovered my love for drawing in 2016, and since then, my work has been featured in art exhibitions and a variety of venues throughout Brandon and Tampa. I specialize in representational art, using colored pencils and pastels to capture details and textures. I find joy in combining my love of art with my love of teaching. Currently, I teach art classes throughout the community. My hope is that my art inspires curiosity and a deeper appreciation for colored pencils as a fine art medium.
I create representational art capturing details and textures with colored pencils and pastels. My goal is two-fold: to elevate colored pencils as a fine art medium and to share my knowledge by teaching art classes in the community.