Expressive Sketches in Mixed Media: Butterflies, Flowers & Landscapes

Learn how fill a sketchbook fast, banish fear of the blank page and stay inspired. Embrace texture with pre-prepared backgrounds then add mixed media including colour pencil and watercolour, which add depth and visual interest to your sketches.

During three full-length demonstrations, I offer insights into the process to give you a deeper understanding of how to harmoniously combine the inky background as you layer on various mediums.

Here's what I'll cover in this class:

• Work loosely to capture the the essence of the subject (rather than getting caught up in details)
• Create textured backgrounds to encourage spontaneity and energy in your sketches
• Discover how to observe, focus on shapes and contrast
• Let let go of expectations and embrace the freedom to experiment playfully.

I share all my materials used including brands and shades of each watercolor, colour pencils and inks.

• Introduction
• Your Project
• Materials Guide
• Pre-Prepared Backgrounds: How I Started & Examples
• Pre-Prepared Backgrounds: Advantages
• Creating Your Backgrounds and Best Practices
• Butterfly Demo Part 1
• Butterfly Demo Part 2
• Flower Demo Part 1
• Flower Demo Part 2
• Landscape Demo Part 1
• Landscape Demo Part 2
• Final Thoughts