This week we’re going to discover patterns! I’ll share two projects with you that build on your knowledge from last week’s symmetry lesson and bring in some fun, bright colors. Below, and at the Supplemental Materials page, are examples of my projects from this lesson. The materials you’ll need in this Read more…
We start our January classes with a lesson on symmetry using the Japanese art of Notan as our inspiration. Time to practice our scissor skills and challenge our sense of design! The symmetry printout and some examples of Miss Linda’s completed Notan are available below and at the Supplemental Materials page. if you’re looking to Read more…
As the 4th of July approaches, Independence Day here in the United States, I have had a strong desire to celebrate in an artistic way. Though my country has its complicated history, there are many ideals that I believe in. These are the things we have in common not just Read more…
Let’s make a vivid underwater scene using a reverse print technique with pastels today! This 3-step process takes some time to complete, but you’ll be so happy with your artwork when you’re finished. I like using a rainbow of color here like my artist inspiration Karla Gerard, and think the results Read more…
There are excellent art supplies to be found everywhere and at all price points if you’ve got the time to do a little digging. Of course, an art supply store will give you a wide selection of items and knowledgeable salespeople to help you get what you need. Large online Read more…
Did you finish last week’s Pure Contour Lesson and are now ready for the next steps? Let’s add some dimension to our drawings with today’s cross contour lesson. Look back on last week’s drawings and decide which one was your favorite. Please bring that drawing, and the object you drew, Read more…
It’s time for contour drawing! I need you to hunt around your living space for some interesting items to draw and bring them to class today. If you haven’t yet finished line drawing lesson 1, lesson 2, and lesson 3 from the Foundations Course, I encourage you to go back Read more…
Today’s lesson uses inspiration from the artwork of Vincent Van Gogh to combine what we’ve learned about lines so far, from Line Drawing lesson 1 and lesson 2, into a beautiful drawing. Visit the Van Gogh Museum to see more examples like the artwork shown in class and learn about the artist. Be Read more…
The other day I was experimenting with a ruling pen, India Ink, a thin paint brush, and some 4X4 squares of multipurpose paper. Usually, I go into my artistic practice with some idea of what I’d like to do and am often using my time as a trial for one Read more…
I hope you’re feeling really confident with your 3 basic lines from our last lesson, Line Drawing 1, because now we get to move up to organic and geometric lines! These lines help us understand positive and negative space, and I can’t wait for you to have fun learning this concept with me Read more…