CSP-AVO8657 - Basics of Colored Pencil Drawing
Course Description
Colored pencils are fun, vibrant and beautiful. This class teaches beginning students to apply the techniques needed to create the beautiful realism of colored pencil paintings. Start by learning the basic drawing stroke needed to create smooth even color – the foundation of this art.
Course Outline
CLASS 1 - Introduction to Colored Pencils
- Attendance
- Student information sheet
- Introductions Instructor/Students
- Class Syllabus
- PPT Lecture - Introduce class
- Supplies
- Setting up
- Mark Making Basics
- Grip
- Strokes
- Pressure
- Worksheets
- Strokes, Value scales, Color Blending, Using Erasers, Shading a Sphere
- Supplies furnished
CLASS 2 - Color Theory – Color Wheels
- IN Class – Review Class 1 – Grip, Strokes, Gradations, Blending,
- Handouts – Color Wheel – Layering, Burnishing
- Work on Color Wheel
- Review – Color Wheel – Complementary Colors
- Introduce – My Colored Pencil Project Assignment – Research – find 3 – 5 ideas/photo reference
CLASS 3 - Project – Sphere/Cherries
- IN CLASS - Review Strokes, Blending
- Demonstration - Sphere
- Demonstration - Project - Cherries – Layering, Blending, and Burnishing
- Handouts:
- Cherries Tutorial
- Cherries Photo
- My Colored Pencil Project Assignment - Review ideas/reference photos Project – Cherries
CLASS 4 - Finish Project – Cherries
- Introduce - Extra/Seasonal Class Project
- My Colored Pencil Project Assignment – Base drawing – start rendering
CLASS 5 - Studio Class – Class/seasonal, My Project
CLASS 6 - Finish Colored Pencil Projects
CLASS 7 - Finish Colored Pencil Projects, Critique
Learner Outcomes
- Students will have a comprehensive learning experience on the use of colored pencils.
- Students will have exposure to basic techniques and will gain a solid foundation for creating professional quality artworks with colored pencils.
- Students will have 2 – 3 samples of colored pencil paintings they have created.
Notes
- Students will purchase materials for classes.
- It is suggested that students attend AVO 8558 - Basic Drawing I/II prior to this class.