Drawing on Everything: Discovering Your Creative Voice

Explore the world of drawing with celebrated visual artist Shantell Martin in this engaging half-hour class! Dive into her NYC studio and discover the inspirations behind her captivating art, the markers she favors, and powerful creative prompts she uses to unlock the creative voice in thousands.

Watch Shantell create rapid-fire, stream-of-consciousness drawings and then participate in your own creative sprints using five of her favorite prompts. This class is designed for artists, creators, makers, and anyone eager to kickstart creativity, regardless of skill level. No prior drawing experience or technical expertise is needed – just a pen and a willingness to explore!

What You'll Learn:

• Embrace Spontaneity & Confidence: Learn how Shantell Martin embodies spontaneity and confidence in her performative drawings, and how to cultivate these qualities in your own work.
• Develop Your Unique Drawing Style: Discover five drawing prompts designed to help you find and refine your individual artistic style.
• Rapid-Fire Drawing Techniques: Master drawing in unexpected positions, building foundational drawing skills along the way. Reflect on your process as you create abstract shapes, shadows, and more.
• Low-Maintenance Materials: Get a glimpse into Shantell's preferred pen brands and learn tips for avoiding ink splatter. Discover versatile art materials for large-scale drawing projects.

Five Powerful Drawing Prompts:

• Prompt 1: Draw Standing Up: Overcome drawing mistakes by embracing them. Transform abstract shapes into concrete designs and trust your intuition to complete your drawing.
• Prompt 2: Draw with Music: Unleash your creativity by drawing to music – both familiar and unfamiliar. Learn to embrace improvisation and avoid hesitation in your art.
• Prompt 3: Draw While Rotating Paper: Challenge your drawing habits and break free from conventional techniques. Explore your subconscious by drawing while rotating the paper.
• Prompt 4: Draw Blindfolded: Heighten your focus and tap into your intuition by drawing blindfolded. This exercise removes visual distractions and encourages hyper-awareness. Try it solo or collaboratively!
• Prompt 5: Draw While Talking Aloud: Combine drawing with conversation for a unique and playful exercise. This prompt encourages you to connect with your art in unexpected ways.

Drawing for Everyone: You'll discover that drawing isn't limited to professional illustrators or art students. It's a powerful tool for self-discovery, quick decision-making, and expressing your unique personality. Learn to use drawing to understand yourself better and create a personal artistic style.