Today we will be drawing a Peacock using Prismacolor Premier colored pencils. Any colored pencil brand will do. Many times I use Caran d'Ache for my drawings. However I decided to use Prismacolor in this class because it is one of the more comen brands that many people have. While they are less expensive than other brands they are just as good. I myself used Prismacolor for many years before switching over the Caran d'Ache.

I chose this subject in particular because I thought it would be easy to draw. In the projects recourses tab I have provided you with my drawing, the reference image, the list of colors and some side note examples.

I encourage you to experiment and find what works for you! Everyones art is different and has its own flavor. If yours doesn't look like mine that is okay! Find your style.

Even if you are a beginner I encourage you to watch this class. Many of the tips I give can be used by beginner artists. Be patient and don’t get discouraged. If the drawing doesn’t come out good the first time then try again. Most importantly, DON’T GIVE UP!

Here is a list of the materials you will need:

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils:

Light Umber

Indigo Blue

Black

Cerulean Blue

Ultramarine

Aquamarine

Peacock Blue

I will be using a mechanical pencil with .7mm lead. You don’t have to use that type of pencil for the sketching. Any pencil will work.

Eraser

Ruler

Paper: Strathmore Bristol 11x14 inch paper Vellum 300 series

Uni-Posca Marker .7mm White or White Gel Pen or White Acrylic Paint

Print out of reference photo provided in the resources tab.

I also would love it if you visit my Etsy Shop where I offer prints of my artwork and other handicrafts: AndysARTtitude

Be sure to check my pages out on Instagram and Facebook where I post updates of my art and I announce when there are new SkillShare classes.

If you need help with you drawing skills be sure to watch these three short classes:

Fabia Irvin

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