Fill a Sketchbook: People Edition

Unlock your creativity with Fill a Sketchbook: People Edition! This engaging sketchbook play class is designed for all art lovers, whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills. Learn to confidently draw people and characters in your sketchbook through fun, accessible exercises.

Who is this course for?

• Anyone who wants to explore their creativity with a sketchbook.
• Individuals feeling unsure about what to draw in their sketchbook.
• Artists seeking inspiration and new approaches to figure drawing.
• Perfect for both complete art beginners and experienced sketchbook artists.

What you’ll need:

• A sketchbook – any size will do!
• Art supplies: Explore with what you have! Options include:
  • Colored pencils
  • Paints (watercolor, acrylic, etc.)
  • Brush pens
  • Paint pens
  • Soft pastels
  • Oil pastels
  • Neocolors
  • Graphite pencils
  • Pens
• Water, palette, and brushes (if using paint)
• A rag for cleanup
• Downloadable reference photos of faces and figures (available in the Projects & Resources section).

What you’ll learn:

This class will guide you through a series of activities to develop your art skills and have fun in your sketchbook. We'll cover:

• My personal sketchbook journey and favorite drawing materials.
• A deep dive into PanPastels – a fantastic medium for drawing people! (For more on my favorite materials, check out my [Get To Know Your Mixed Media Class](link to class)).
• Basics of drawing realistic faces.
• Fun techniques for exaggerating features to create unique characters.
• Getting comfortable drawing full figures with confidence.
• Tips for drawing people in groups.
• Creating a compelling final character drawing in your sketchbook.

Related Classes:

• [Fill a Sketchbook Class](link to class) – the foundational class in this series.
• [Fill a Sketchbook: Pretty Spreads Edition Class](link to class).
• [Sketchbook 101: Start a Sketchbook](link to class) – explores facial features and emotions.

I'm excited to see your creations! Share your progress and connect with fellow artists.

Connect with me:

• [Fun Friday Sketchbook Play Club!](link to membership) – Join our monthly membership for a supportive creative practice. [LEARN MORE HERE ON PATREON](link to Patreon) and sign up for a free membership.
• [My Creative Business Newsletter](link to Substack) – Get free resources for building your creative business. Färgglad.
• Instagram: [@kristinahultkrantz](link to Instagram)
• Follow me on Skillshare for updates on new classes and news!
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• [My Profile Page](link to profile page) – Explore all my classes on Skillshare.

Looking for more illustration classes? [Check out the Skillshare Illustration section here](link to Skillshare Illustration section).