SKETCHING NATURE: Foundations Course for Beginners

In this class you will learn:

• Common materials used for sketching nature inside and outside
• Easy sketching techniques
• Simplifying shapes in the landscape
• Basics of watercolor
• Basics of sketching rocks, trees, and other natural elements
• Introduction to Color Theory, Composition, and Perspective
• Multiple real time demos
• And so much more!

Class Outline:

MODULE 1 - PREPARING

• Lesson 1.1 Setting intentions and managing expectations 
• Lesson 1.2 Painting on Location
• Lesson 1.3 Finding your Style

MODULE 2 - DRAWING THE LANDSCAPE

• Lesson 2.1 Basic techniques
• Lesson 2.2 Sketchbook Habits
• Lesson 2.3 Simplifying Landscape Shapes (part 1 & 2)
• Lesson 2.4 Intro to Value Studies
• Lesson 2.5 Intro to Composition & Design
• Lesson 2.6 Intro to Perspective

MODULE 3 - PAINTING THE LANDSCAPE

• Lesson 3.1 Color Theory Basics
• Lesson 3.2 Watercolor & Gouache Basics
• Lesson 3.3 Demo #1 - Watercolor Rocks
• Lesson 3.4 Demo #2 - Watercolor Trees
• Lesson 3.5 Demo #3 - Plein air Watercolor
• Lessons 3.6 Demo #4 - Gouache Forest

Final: Class Project & Homework Suggestions

My teaching style

My goal as a teacher is for students to take away a deeper understanding of the subject, rather than just copy something they see on screen. Understanding the “why” allows you to continue your studies and develop your techniques with a solid foundation.

Want to dive deeper? Check out my other in-depth classes for drawing and painting nature:

• Rocks
• Trees
• Skies & Clouds
• Water & Reflections

• 1 Intro
• 1.1 Setting Intentions
• 1.2 Painting on Location
• 1.3 Find Your Style
• 2.1 Drawing Basics
• 2.2 Sketchbook Habits
• 2.3 Simplified Shapes Part 1
• 2.3 Simplified Shapes Part 2
• 2.4 Value Studies
• 2.5 Intro to Composition
• 2.6 Intro to Perspective
• 3.1 Intro to Color Theory
• 3.2 Painting Basics
• 3.3 Demo: Watercolor Rocks
• 3.4 Demo: Watercolor Trees
• 3.5 Demo: Plein Air Watercolor
• 3.6 Demo: Gouache Forest
• 4 Class Project