Colored pencils are a versatile addition to your creative repertoire, and can be used to create beautiful paintings. Working in layers with various blending techniques, you can transcend the medium of paper and pencil and create artwork that moves beyond the realm of drawing and illustration. In this 50 minute class, you’ll learn how artist Kendyll Hillegas works with colored pencils to create vibrant, realistic artwork, using techniques borrowed from classical oil painting.

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

To build a palette with colored pencils
To identify your unique colored pencil handwriting
To create an underpainting using watercolor pencils
To layer colored pencils
To blend using solvents and burnishing
To create vibrant color, interesting texture and detail

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This class is perfect for artists, illustrators or anyone who wants to learn how to use their colored pencils to their fullest potential. No prior experience necessary. After completing this course, you’ll be familiar with the foundational principles for using colored pencils, and will be able to confidently translate those to create your own beautiful paintings.

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Lydia Mueller

Illustrator, Graphic Designer

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