Fill a Sketchbook: Pretty Spreads Edition

Welcome to Fill a Sketchbook: Pretty Spreads Edition. Fill A Sketchbook is a creative sketchbook play class series for all art lovers to help you get more acquainted with working with a sketchbook. This class is focused on creating those more Instagram worthy "pretty" or more pleasing/finished/designed spreads in simple ways.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?:

This class is perfect for anyone who loves to play and explore in their sketchbook with traditional media but kind of feels lost on what to do with a sketchbook. We will be exploring different simples ways for achieving really pleasing spreads.

This class is both great for complete art beginners and hopefully also a big boost of inspiration for artists that have been working with a sketchbook for awhile.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

Supplies you will need to create the class project:

• A sketchbook

• Art supplies such as, colored pencils, paints, brush pens, paint pens, soft pastels, oil pastels, neocolors, graphite pencils, pens, etc. Whatever you have is great or treat yourself to a handful of new things to get excited about art making.

• If using paint, water, palette and paint brushes.

• A rag for cleanup.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

In this class I will be sharing different activities and exercises to have fun and develop your art skills in your sketchbook.

We will cover the following: 

• All the different types of sketchbooks I like to use.
• Materials that are my favorite. (If you'd like to learn even more about my favorite materials check out my Get To Know Your Mixed Media Class.)
• How to use tape.
• How to gain inspiration for spreads from others.
• How to make them your own.
• How I personally creating a more designed, pleasing, pretty spread.

Artists and classes mentioned:

• Fill a Sketchbook Class The first class in this series.
• Dylan Mierzwinski
• Sophie McPike
• Melissa Lakey
• Rebecca Green
• Katie Moody
• Madgalena of The Wild Pencil

I am so excited to share my tips with you and to see what you all come up with in your class projects!

xoxo Kristina

My LINKS:

• Fun Friday Sketchbook Play Club! A monthly membership to develop a creative practice. LEARN MORE HERE ON PATREON and sign up for a free membership.
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