Drawing & Painting
How to Get Better at Drawing
This relaxed, fun class will help you see and draw more accurately. Practice basic drawing techniques and explore more advanced concepts presented in an easy-to-understand manner. Learn about line, value, perspective, and composition. Produce quick sketches and complete drawings ranging from still life to landscape to the human form using pencil, charcoal, and more. Improve your drawing skills and artistic confidence and enjoy the fun of drawing and sketching.
Supply List
- Pencils, 2H, HB and 4B, or similar (or #3, #2 and #1 in quality school pencils, like Ticonderoga), 2 of each
- Kneaded eraser (or white “plastic” eraser)
- Sketchbook, 8" x 10", 9" x 12" or similar
- Large drawing paper pad, 12" x 16" or similar (try Five Below stores for inexpensive art paper)
- 2 Charcoal pencils, soft & medium
- Black colored pencil (Prismacolor or similar)
- Pigment marker (e.g., Pigma Micron or similar), black, #2 or #3 (or fountain pen with waterproof ink)
- Small watercolor set, can be cheap student grade. Just a few colors.
- Watercolor pad, can be small and inexpensive, (Try Five Below stores)