Learn to create vibrant and expressive landscape sketches using colored pencils!

In this class, I’ll guide you step by step as we bring a beautiful landscape to life. You’ll learn how to simplify complex scenes, make bold color choices, and create a dynamic, lively feel in your sketches. Whether you’re new to colored pencils or looking to refine your techniques, this class is designed to help you build confidence and explore your creativity.

What You’ll Learn:

How to create depth and texture in landscapes with colored pencils.
Tips for simplifying compositions and working efficiently.
Techniques for using color to convey atmosphere and expression.
How to use line weight and pressure to bring vibrancy to your artwork.

What You’ll Need:

A set of colored pencils.
Smooth drawing paper that works well with colored pencils.

Colors I'm using in the class:

Caran d’Ache Luminance:

004: Steel grey
850: Cornelian
599: Chimson aubergine
181: Light malachite green
660: Middle cobalt blue (hue)
225: Moss green
739: Dark sap green
820: Golden Bismuth yellow

Derwent Lightfast: Strawberry

Faber-Castell Polychromos: Dark Indigo 175

Helpful Resources:

If you’re curious about colored pencils—whether it’s finding the right pencils, building your color palette, or learning new techniques—check out these additional resources:

Articles on Colored Pencils on My Blog: Click here
Videos on Colored Pencils on My YouTube Channel: Click here

This class is perfect for anyone who loves sketching and wants to explore colored pencils as a medium. By the end of the lesson, you’ll have the tools and confidence to create your own lively and dynamic landscape sketches.

Ready for more?

If you’d like to continue your creative journey, explore Brave Brushes Studio, my online membership for amateur artists and urban sketchers. It’s a supportive community where you can access in-depth tutorials, connect with like-minded artists, and grow your skills.

Don’t forget to check out my blog and YouTube channel for more tips and resources on sketching with colored pencils, building your palette, and developing your style. I’d love to see your progress, so share your sketches in the project section—we’ll celebrate your work together!

Let’s dive in and bring your landscape to life!

♥ Looking forward to seeing your fantastic drawings in the Project Gallery! ♥

Happy sketching!

P.S. For INSTAGRAM: tag me @julia_henze and use the hashtag #juliahenze_skillshare. I'll be happy to see what you have created!

Sydney Bryn

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