Animal Illustration: Pen and Marker

Unlock Your Creativity: Pen & Marker Drawing with Endangered Species

Discover a fun and empowering way to improve your drawing skills and explore a new artistic medium! In this engaging 30-minute class, Sarah Nelson guides you through pen and marker drawing techniques using captivating endangered species as inspiration.

This course is designed for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists, and will equip you with the tools to express yourself creatively and even build a creative career.

What you'll learn:

• Proportion – Master the fundamentals of drawing accurately.
• Value with Pen – Learn to use pen to create depth and dimension.
• Textured Drawing – Create realistic feathers, scales, and fur using pen.
• Marker Blending – Unlock the secrets to seamless marker blending for vibrant results.

Choose Your Adventure:

Follow the course sequentially to learn how to draw all three textures and master marker blending. Or, select your favorite species – the Seven Colored Tanager, Green Sea Turtle, or Polar Bear – and explore their unique characteristics at your own pace! Return to any species as often as you like to refine your skills.

Course Structure:

Each stage includes detailed worksheets, notes, and practice sheets to reinforce your learning and help you master each technique.

Recommended Materials:

• Smooth Drawing Paper: Bristol Smooth Drawing Paper (highly recommended) or Legion Paper's Stonehenge.
• Pencil + Eraser (005 Micron Pen - black ink)
• Fine Art Markers with Brush Tip: (Copic Sketch markers are a popular choice – see the Marker List PDF under Class Resources for color recommendations).

Resources:

• Marker List PDF: Find a comprehensive list of recommended marker colors (general and species-specific) in the Class Resource section.

Transform Your Art:

This course is more than just learning techniques; it's about empowering you to achieve your artistic goals. Sarah Nelson herself used these skills to launch her own creative business and work full-time as a visual artist. Her students have achieved similar success!

Don't forget to share your progress! Post your artwork (in progress or finished) to the Class Project section. We can't wait to see what you create!

Contact:

• [Sarah's Website](link to website)
• [Sarah's Instagram](link to Instagram)

Original Music by John Mark Nelson