Drawing with Pen 101: Creating Shape with Value and Texture
Sarah Nelson
1:08:47
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Grab your favorite pen, some paper, sit back, and get ready to unlock the magical universe of Pen Drawing! I will be your guide, using the natural world to teach you pen techniques, value, and texture - giving you the tools to share your personal and wonderful creativity with the world!
Pen drawing, and the skills covered in this class, have been at the core of my creative career. Art supplies can be very expensive, so learning how to master the most accessible (and cheap) art tools: pen and pencil, became the building blocks for my creative work.
In order to learn how to master pen drawing I will use one of my favorite subjects: the natural world! Pen is such a versatile tool of expression! You only need a few techniques to help you create a range of textures. In this class, we’ll be covering feathers, fur, and scales!
You will learn how to:
- pick the best types of pens and brands to use for any project
- do hatching, cross hatching + stippling
- create feathers, fur, smooth + scaly textures
- use reference photos
- translate an image into value and texture
- create proportionate outlines,
And as a bonus, how to:
- pair pen drawing with other mediums
- translate these techniques onto a digital platform like Adobe Fresco
This class is for beginners and intermediate drawers who want to dive deep into the incredible world of pen drawing. Whatever your experience level, by the end of this class, you will be empowered to create something you can be proud of!
Learning how to draw with pen opens the door to a creative universe that can be unlocked almost anywhere that you find yourself. Pen and these techniques work well as a stand-alone art form, but are especially exciting because they can be used in combination with a whole host of other mediums as well!
I know you will love it. I can’t wait to see what you bring to life!
Say Hello/Check Out My Work:
** All music is original and written + recorded by John Mark Nelson**
What You'll Learn?
- Illustration
- Drawing
- Fine Art
- Creative
- Textures
- Black And White
- Pen
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Sarah Nelson
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Hi! My name is Sarah Nelson and I am a full time artist and illustrator in sunny Los Angeles, CA.
I am obsessed with our incredible planet, so most of my work is inspired by all the new things that I am learning about wild life and ecosystems. My usual project docket includes large scale (6+ft) pen and marker drawings for art exhibits or private commissions, and illustration work for clients using Adobe Fresco!
In 2017 I quit all of my day jobs and became a full time artist. I have had solo exhibits and participated in group shows around the country, all focused on environmental concerns and the overwhelming beauty of our natural world.
Some recent work highlights:
- I completed a 3 minute fully animated music video coming out later in 2022!
- I just finished illustrating a Native Tree Guide for the University of St Thomas!
- In June 2022 I will be sailing the Arctic Circle with 28 other artists and scientists studying the environment and creating in response to it. Receiving admission to this competitive international artist in residence program is a dream come true. (it was postponed from June 2020 due to Covid-19)
I love what I do, and I am really passionate about sharing all that I have learned along my creative journey with others.
I love teaching. Over the years I have taught creative workshops around the US and the world! I have seen first-hand what sharing skills sets and tools can do to empower others. Many of my students have gone on to start their own creative businesses!
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View courses SkillShare- language english
- Training sessions 16
- duration 1:08:47
- English subtitles has
- Release Date 2024/01/05
