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.