Getting Started with Colored and Graphite Pencils

Are you interested in drawing with color or graphite pencils but not sure how to get started? In this course artist and illustrator, Mary Jane Begin will introduce you to color or graphite pencils. This class is perfect for beginners looking to learn the basics of the medium in order to begin a drawing practice. By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the know-how to start experimenting and drawing with color or graphite pencils!

In this class you’ll learn:

• All about the different types of color or graphite pencils and how they work
• Which supplies and papers to use when working with color or graphite pencils
• How to begin making simple marks and shapes to familiarize yourself with the medium

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• Class Introduction
• Demo: Graphite Tools
• Demo: Graphite Tonalities
• Demo: Surfaces For Graphite
• Demo: Shading With Graphite
• Demo: Explore Colored Pencils
• Demo: Surfaces and Pencil Types
• Demo: Gradients With Colored Pencils
• Demo: Wax and Water Based Pencils