Art Class for Creative Teens Part 1: Drawing and Painting Fundamental!

I will be teaching intermediate level art, ideal for junior high school aged art students. 

I always mute my classes but I encourage learners to unmute themselves and ask questions at any point. 

Learners who take this as an ongoing class will develop as artists over time and learn a variety of drawing and painting skills.

I will teach a variety of acrylic and watercolour painting techniques. I will teach drawing skills such as cartooning, rendering, perspective, shading, lighting, using pen and ink, pointillism, and pencil drawing

I believe in teaching by example. This means that I paint/draw along with the learner, show them different techniques and explain the process as we embark on our creative journey. This class can accommodate all skill levels. I can teach art from scratch or help a learner develop a portfolio for college art applications. 

Week of January 20: Draw Yourself as a Cartoon Character
MATERIALS: Sketchbook, pencil, pen, and color optional.

Week of January 27: Shadow and Highlights
MATERIALS: Graphite pencil(s), sketchbook, and an eraser. Ideally 6B, 2B, HB, and 2H, but just use what you have.

Week of February 3: One-Point Perspective
MATERIALS: Pencil, eraser, ruler, and sketchbook.

Week of February 10: Contour Drawing
MATERIALS: Pen, scrap paper, and sketchbook.

Week of February 17: Pointillism
MATERIALS: Fine felt-tipped drawing pens (black is ideal).

Week of February 24: Realistic Drawing
MATERIALS: Colored pencils, pencil, eraser. Markers are optional.

Week of March 2: Cartoon Drawing
MATERIALS: Pencil, eraser, felt-tipped drawing pens. Color is optional.

Week of March 9: Intro to Watercolor
MATERIALS: Watercolor paper, painter’s tape, two containers of water, paper towels, paint brushes, watercolor paints, blow dryer.

Week of March 16: Watercolor Painting
MATERIALS: Watercolor paper, painter’s tape, two containers of water, paper towels, paint brushes, watercolor paints, blow dryer.

Week of March 23: Intro to Acrylic Painting
MATERIALS: Painting surface (canvas, cardboard, painting paper), one container of water, rag, paint brushes, acrylic paints, blow dryer.

Week of March 30: Acrylic Painting
MATERIALS: Painting surface (canvas, cardboard, painting paper), one container of water, rag, paint brushes, acrylic paints, blow dryer.

Week of April 6: Acrylic Painting (Continued)
MATERIALS: Painting surface (canvas, cardboard, painting paper), one container of water, rag, paint brushes, acrylic paints, blow dryer.

Week of April 13: Draw a Realistic Water Droplet
MATERIALS: Tanned or gray paper/envelope, pencils, eraser, white pencil crayon.

Week of April 20: Cubism Self-Portrait
MATERIALS: Mirror, sketchbook, pencil, pen, eraser.

Week of April 27: Letter Art: Draw a Word with Pictures
Example: “Cactus” using cacti, “Fire” using flames.
MATERIALS: Paper, pencil, pen, color optional.

Week of May 4: Design a Robot
MATERIALS: Paper, pencil, pen, color optional.

Week of May 11: Toned Paper Drawing with Colored Pencil
MATERIALS: Toned paper, colored pencils, pencil, eraser.

Week of May 18: Draw Yourself as a Cartoon Avatar
MATERIALS: Sketchbook, pencil, pen, color optional.

Week of May 25: Illustrated Journaling
MATERIALS: Open-ended! Recommended: sketchbook, pencil, pen, colored pencils, markers, or paint.

Week of June 1: Mini Drawing
MATERIALS: Sketchbook, pencil, pen, eraser.

Week of June 8: Cartoon Animal Series
MATERIALS: Sketchbook, pencil, pen, eraser.