SKETCHING NATURE: Foundations Course for Beginners

In this class you will learn:

• Common materials used for sketching nature inside and outside
• Easy sketching techniques
• Simplifying shapes in the landscape
• Basics of watercolor
• Basics of sketching rocks, trees, and other natural elements
• Introduction to Color Theory, Composition, and Perspective
• Multiple real time demos
• And so much more!

Class Outline:

MODULE 1 – PREPARING

• Lesson 1.1 Setting intentions and managing expectations 
• Lesson 1.2 Painting on Location
• Lesson 1.3 Finding your Style

MODULE 2 – DRAWING THE LANDSCAPE

• Lesson 2.1 Basic techniques
• Lesson 2.2 Sketchbook Habits
• Lesson 2.3 Simplifying Landscape Shapes (part 1 & 2)
• Lesson 2.4 Intro to Value Studies
• Lesson 2.5 Intro to Composition & Design
• Lesson 2.6 Intro to Perspective

MODULE 3 – PAINTING THE LANDSCAPE

• Lesson 3.1 Color Theory Basics
• Lesson 3.2 Watercolor & Gouache Basics
• Lesson 3.3 Demo #1 – Watercolor Rocks
• Lesson 3.4 Demo #2 – Watercolor Trees
• Lesson 3.5 Demo #3 – Plein air Watercolor
• Lessons 3.6 Demo #4 – Gouache Forest