Choose the technique (or techniques!) that you found most compelling and interesting during the class. Ready? Now follow these steps to create your final project!

Step 1: Choose a still life photo from UnSplash Collection (click here) I made just for this class. You can choose the photo you like the most!

Step 2: Draw/Paint the photo! Don’t worry about it turning perfect, the idea is for you to loosen up and have fun with the technique you choose. We don’t need realism, in fact, I’ll be happy to see your own interpretation of the photo!

Step 3: Take as long as you need to finish the project (patience and open mindness are required). Remember not to be hard on yourself.

Step 4: Take a clear picture of your work and post it in the “Project” Section below!

Step 5: Leave a comment on someone’s work! Let’s encourage each other with friendly words.

I will be very pleased to give everyone some feedback and tips on your projects, can’t wait to see what you create!

Here's mine:

How can I start drawing my photo?

Don’t be scared! Here are some tips for you to start creating your project, as said in the last lesson!

Try drawing the photo multiple times. The sketches you make don't have to be the final result; try drawing it at least three times, this will help you get used to the elements in the photo and be less scared when you start your final work!

Just start. That's the most difficult step, be sure to have time and be in a comfortable place for you, maybe put on some music or light a candle, set the mood!

Choose a large piece of paper to do your project. I know that for some it may be intimidating but I assure you, the bigger the canvas, the more you learn!

Start with a light sketch in pencil. It is easy for you to erase if you consider it necessary although, I encourage you not to. Like Bob ross said “There are no mistakes, just happy accidents”

Use your exercises as a reference. If you don’t know how to make a certain texture, feel free to copy some textures of the exercises done in class or download my version of them in the “Resources” section. The exercises are meant to help you as a“sample book”.

Mona M

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