I love to create intuitively where I let my art materials and thoughts guide my creative practice. Doing something like an art supply relay allows me to work with art media in a way that I might not normally gravitate towards and consider mixed media combinations that might not have otherwise occurred to me.

We’ll be gathering up a wide range of drawing and painting supplies, setting a timer, and every couple minutes we’ll change which art supply we are using. Since this art making process may be new to you we’ll first do one version where every couple minutes we’ll change art supplies but the imagery we create will focus only on marking making so the result will most likely be an abstract artwork.

Then after we’ve warmed up we’ll follow the same process but this time we’ll have a reference image that we are observing while we draw or paint. I’ve included a reference image in the Class Resources section that you may choose to use for your final art making session but feel free to use any image that inspires you.

For both exercises you'll get to choose your adventure as you either create along with me in the full length version for Exercise #1 and #2, or watch the sped up demonstration videos then create at your own pace.

I recommend you choose at least ten art supplies to work with. I’ve included a list of potential art supplies below. You may add in anything else you have on hand to create with.

Potential Materials:

Paper: minimum size 8" x 10"

Graphite Pencils

Colored Pencils

Oil Pastels

Soft Pastels

Charcoal

Markers; Fine Lines, Chisel Tips, Large Sized, Highlighters, Various Colors

Watercolor, Acrylic, or Gouache and tools needed to use these paints

Inks and tools to make marks: Paintbrush, Wooden Skewer, or Dip Pen

Paint Markers

Ball Point Pen

Post Your Project:

Once you have completed both art exercises please head on over to the Projects and Resources section to upload photos of your intuitive art supply relay pieces to the Student Gallery. I can't wait to see what materials you chose to work with and what marks and images you create. Be sure to add your Instagram handle if you are on that social media platform so I can share your work out on my IG account. I love sharing student artwork!

Leave A Review:

Then I'd really appreciate it if you took the time to share your thoughts about the class by leaving a Review. Your feedback is a key part of my growth as an online art teacher and I use those Reviews to help me develop future classes and tweak past ones.

Cathy Pruefer

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