Fantasy Undersea Landscape Art Class: Zentangle & Colored Pencil Skills
Christina White | Voice / Singing Lessons & Art
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(95)
Create an imaginary undersea scene in this nature-inspired drawing class that combines relaxing Zentangle patterns, colored pencil techniques, and black & white shading. Learn to draw snails, chubby sea stars, bubble towers, and flowers.
Class experience
Beginner - Advanced Level
Develop colored pencil skills while exploring The Zentangle Method of drawing through this guided fantasy undersea landscape art project. We will learn patterns and shading techniques with graphite and ink. Then we will learn how to create depth and dimension using colored pencils. This class is perfect for beginning and advanced artists and can easily scale to challenge any level of ability. Students will learn several Zentangle patterns, creating pattern palettes with pens and shading them...
16 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Class IntroductionOverview of class & materialsLesson 2Sketch Pencil BasicsHow to create light and shadow using sketch pencils.Lesson 3Colored Pencil BasicsDifferent ways to apply color using colored pencils. This lesson covers blending two or more colors, using white, and what to do if you have a limited number of pencils/colors to work with.Lesson 4Starting the Pattern PaletteLay out the pattern palette and learn a pattern a pattern called Tipple.Lesson 5Optional: Colorless BlendersDiscusses what a colorless blender is and how to use it. You can skip this lesson if you are not using one.Week 2Lesson 6The Zentangle MethodLearn the Zentangle Method and how art can help with relaxation and focus.Lesson 7Drawing the Blume PatternLearn to draw the Blume Pattern.Lesson 8Drawing the Lollywimple PatternLearn to draw the Lollywimple Pattern.Lesson 9Drawing the Konk PatternLearn to draw the Konk PatternLesson 10Drawing the Leafslide PatternLearn to draw the Leafslide PatternLesson 11Optional: Blume & Colorless BlendersLearn more about colorless blenders using the Blume pattern.Week 3Lesson 12Putting It All TogetherExplore different options to lay out your final piece. You may choose to follow one of the examples or create a layout of your own design.Week 4Lesson 13Getting Ready to Finish Your PieceOverview for color and black & white designs.Lesson 14Adding Color & GraphiteBuild on the skills learned with the individual patterns. Use color to add depth and dimension to the overall design. Optionally, learn how to use gray to create shadows without making the composition muddy.Lesson 15Black & White DesignIf you prefer to not add color to your piece, this video demonstrates different ways to shade the elements with a sketch pencil.Lesson 16Wrap Up
Students will learn: *The Zentangle Method® and five nature-themed patterns *Black & White Shading, using a graphite pencil and blender, to create highlights, lowlights, shadows, roundness, and depth *Colored pencil techniques including, creating highlights, lowlights, shadows, roundness, and depth *Weaving together patterns (tangling) to create a cohesive composition
I am a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT). I am trained in the Zentangle Method® and the best practices for teaching the art form. I decided to pursue the certification after several years of working with Zentangle patterns in my own art pieces. I regularly create designs in both black & white and color. I particularly enjoy using colored pencils, watercolors, and chalk pastels in my creations.
Homework Offered
Each lesson will contain a hands-on component for students to complete. Students are not required to post their final art pieces, but it will be strongly encouraged.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Students have the option to post their pattern palettes and art work in the classroom for evaluation. Please note that I will not evaluate how closely they stuck to the patterns. Zentangle patterns are abstract and part of the Zentangle Method states, "there are no mistakes in Zentangle." I will, however, assess their colored pencil and shading techniques and provide feedback and pointers to help them refine their abilities.Grades Offered
Students should have: *High quality colored pencils, such as Prismacolor, including a white pencil *White mix media paper (minimum 98lb/160g) *A black fine tipped ink pen (such as a .01 or .02 Micron) *A soft sketch pencil (2B or HB) *An eraser, preferably sand eraser for colored pencils and ink *A blending stump or tortillon *Optional - Colorless blender pencil
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(95)
I help my students along their creative journey, no matter where they are on their path. I offer encouragement, guidance, and technique, but never judgment. My classes and private lessons get students involved -- you can’t learn music or art by...
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$10
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Ages: 10-16
