Reference Photos and Colored Pencil Drawings Made Easier: Realistic Food Illustration

Unlock the secrets to creating stunning photorealistic drawings with colored pencils! This class simplifies the process of drawing from a reference photo, even if you're a beginner. Learn how to select the right colors and achieve incredible detail in your colored pencil art.

We'll cover everything from finding the perfect high-quality reference photos (including free resources!) to breaking down images and identifying the colors you need. You'll see practical examples of my colored pencil drawings and the techniques I use to make them look realistic.

In this class, you will learn:

• Where to find free, high-quality reference photos for drawing.
• What makes a good reference photo and how to analyze it to determine colors.
• Colored pencil tips and techniques for achieving detail and realism.
• A look at helpful tools to assist your colored pencil work.
• The application of these concepts to complete a realistic food illustration project – drawing delicious macarons!

Whether you've experimented with colored pencils before or are completely new to the medium, this class is for you. (Beginners: please watch my "Introduction to Realism with Colored Pencils" class first.)

By the end of this class, you'll have improved your colored pencil skills and gained the confidence to tackle any reference photo. Get ready to enjoy the slow, relaxing process of creating beautiful colored pencil art!

Materials:

• Colored pencils (I'll share my favorite selection!)
• Paper

Credits:

• Macaron Reference Image from Freepik
• Background Music: Royalty Free Music from Pixabay