Exploring Dry Mixed Media

Unlock Your Artistic Potential: Intermediate Drawing & Rendering with Oil Pastels & Colored Pencils

This course is designed for the intermediate art enthusiast ready to elevate their skills! Explore a more intuitive approach to drawing and measuring while mastering the exciting combination of oil pastels and colored pencils in a single, stunning image.

We'll guide you through the entire creative process, starting with a comprehensive overview of the materials you'll need. You'll learn to confidently draw the frame, frog, and background, building a solid foundation for your artwork.

The focus shifts towards a more organic and expressive drawing style. While we'll still utilize angle measuring for accuracy, this course prioritizes the artist's eye and seasoned judgment. Expect a slightly faster pace and less emphasis on precise sizing, allowing you to leverage your existing drawing experience. We'll tackle a more challenging image, encouraging you to adapt and refine your approach.

Get ready for a vibrant and rewarding coloring experience! We'll dive deep into the world of oil pastels, building your drawing layer by layer – from background to foreground to subject and back again. Learn to layer and blend, sharpen and brighten, and neutralize to achieve incredible depth and realism. Finally, we'll use colored pencils to sharpen edges and add intricate details, making your drawing truly pop.

This course is perfect for seasoned beginners or newer intermediate students seeking a creative challenge in both drawing and rendering. If you're eager to explore dry mixed media and create a photo-realistic image, this is the course for you!

By the end of this course, you'll possess an enhanced skillset applicable to a wide range of beautiful drawings, empowering you to take your art to the next level.