paintbotanical

Graphite with Impact

ONLINE COURSE

Student feedback

"I’m very glad to tell you that the course is terribly interesting!"


C M, Italy
August 2019

"I am enjoying the graphite work - I've been a sketcher for years - and now am looking to hone my drawing skills and observation skills - your tips and instructions are very helpful."


E H, USA
August 2019

Why take this course?

Do your drawings look flat… learn how to make them pop off the page using just different tones of pencil.

Correct lighting of specimens is important to reveal a full range of tones. Learn how to light for maximum 3D.

This course starts right with the basics so is suitable even for those new to botanical art. For intermediates it may help to polish your skills. Move to a new level.

It covers

Understanding light and shadow.
Pencils and other essential equipment.
Paper matters.
The correct pencil hold.
Continous tone shading technique.
Layering versus pressure.
Making and using a tonal values scale.
Building a drawing step-by-step.

Graphite with Impact

For advanced beginners of intermediates

£125
Contains 3 streamed videos (3.09m,5.42m,3.07m), two exercises and an assignment.
No requirement to submit work for feedback

Registration open. Start anytime.
Please read the T&C’s.

Support via email
2 month access to materials
You do not need a Paypal account. Paypal accepts most credit/debit cards
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