Drawing Nature 101

Drawing Nature 101: A Comprehensive Guide to Natural World Art

Embark on a creative journey with Drawing Nature 101, a comprehensive tutorial designed to guide you in drawing objects from the natural world, from A to Z. This course is structured into 9 chapters, each focusing on 3 distinct objects or landscapes.

Procreate & Traditional Techniques:

While all demonstrations are performed within the Procreate app, you'll gain valuable insights applicable to a wide range of mediums. Learn techniques for oil, acrylic, watercolor, and pastel painting. Understand how each medium's unique flow and texture can be leveraged to achieve stunning results. The core principles remain consistent, empowering you to adapt your skills across different materials.

Mastering Color & Blending:

This tutorial emphasizes full-color painting, with a strong focus on effectively blocking in highlights, midtones, and shadows. Develop your skills in various blending techniques to create depth and realism in your artwork. You'll learn how to effectively begin a painting and prioritize key elements for a successful outcome.

Landscape Drawing Expertise:

Discover how to create compelling landscapes. For example, in the Jungle tutorial, you'll learn the technique of atmospheric perspective to create depth, making distant trees appear lighter than those in the foreground. Learn to draw standalone objects like trees, nests, and flowers with confidence. The Leatherwood brush in Procreate is a primary tool, but traditional acrylic or watercolor brushes will yield similar results.

Creating Glowing Effects:

Unlock the secrets to creating captivating glowing objects, perfect for depicting fire, lightning, stars, and the universe. While Procreate offers specific brushes for quick results, learn the delicate blending techniques required for achieving similar effects with colored pencils or paints.

What You'll Achieve:

By the end of this tutorial, you'll possess a deep understanding of how to:

• Create realistic atmosphere in your drawings.
• Develop fundamental plant shapes.
• Render convincing sand dunes, clouds, and mountains.
• And much more!

About Amy Patterson:

Amy Patterson is a seasoned artist with over 10 years of experience in both traditional and digital art. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Drawing and Painting with a minor in marketing from Kennesaw State University, Amy combines her artistic talent with a passion for teaching. As an art tutor, she leverages her college mentorship experience to empower others with creative freedom. A dedicated hobbyist, Amy enjoys playing guitar and percussion, and is currently studying Japanese. She also enjoys motorcycle riding.