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Illustrated Nature Journaling

Offered By: Craftsy

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Journaling Courses Ink Drawing Courses Sketching Courses Blind Contour Drawing Courses

Course Description

Overview

Description Learn sketching and watercolor techniques for illustrated nature journaling alongside artist and instructor Gay Kraeger. Start class by loosening up with gesture sketches, blind contour drawing and watercolor washes. Next, use common household items to transform watercolors into lifelike textures for trees, clouds, waves, rocks and more. Break down landscapes further with tips for layering watercolors to develop a sense of distance. Then, discover how ink can bring eye-catching dimension and drama to your work. Move on to methods for depicting waterscapes with greater confidence and realism. Ready for your illustrations to soar? Learn to draw birds on the wing with accessible skills. Plus, you’ll learn lettering techniques for more meaningful finished sketches.

Syllabus

  • Class Preview
  • Keep It Simple to Start
  • Create Landscape Elements Quickly
  • Capturing a Landscape
  • Adding Depth & Drama With Ink
  • Capture Beauty & Drama of Water
  • Capturing Action: Drawing Birds
  • Tie It Together With Typography

Taught by

Gay Kraeger

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