Class Overview: If you are looking for a slow, relaxed medium that lets you add the finest of details and create hyperrealistic drawings then Coloured Pencils is the perfect medium for you. Drawing Still Life is a great way to understand this medium and enjoy the process at the same time. In this class we will be doing Fruit Illustrations and I will teach you the techniques to create realistic textures

Prerequisites: Although not mandatory I suggest that you watch my first Class on Skillshare Introduction to Realism with Colored Pencils - Basics and Still Life Drawing so that you are familiar with the Basics.

I have included a recap of the Basic Techniques in this Class as well if you have missed the previous Class. Whether you are a beginner or at an intermediate level, you will definitely enjoy this Class and learn something new!

What You Will Learn:

Basic Colored Pencil Techniques like layering, blending, burnishing
Types of Colored Pencils, Paper and other Tools
Tricks and Techniques to follow to achieve realistic results
Fruit Illustrations with Colored Pencils : Kiwi, Dragon Fruit, Avocado and Watermelon
How to use differently tools to achieve realistic textures

Why You Should Take This Class:

Colored Pencils is an excellent medium to create realistic drawings. It is a precise and versatile medium that enables you to add depth and fine details. As it is a slow and relaxing medium it helps develop patience and concentration. It requires very less materials and is mess free

Materials: All you need is basic stationary, a decent set of Colored Pencils(Set of 48), Paper suitable for the same and willingness to learn patiently, practice regularly. You will also need a White Gel Pen. You might find me use other Tools in few lessons but they are not mandatory

I will be attaching the recommended art supplies list, Color Chart and the reference images in the Projects and Resources section

However, if you would like to know all about the Art Supplies that I use, here is a guide:

Art Supplies Guide

Valerie Chao

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