Learn to simplify architecture in this art class preview with artist Cola Collet (@cola_collet). She will show you how to start with a pencil sketch, continue with a fineliner, then colour it with alcohol markers. In addition, you’ll learn some white pen tricks for contrast and shadows and how to use a colourless blending marker.
Topics Covered:
- Starting with a pencil sketch
- Inking with fineliners
- Adding a light wash with alcohol markers
- Layering alcohol markers light to dark
- Using a blending marker
- Choosing the best paper for alcohol markers
- Selecting colours for shadows
Live Demo reference image
In the Mini Workshop art class, Cola will teach:
- Achieving vibrancy in urban sketches
- Mixing colours
- Using warm and cool shades
- Fixing mistakes with colourless blender
Enrol in Cola's Mini Workshop (Enrol in our US$6.00 Mini Workshops)
Enrol in Cola's Mini Workshop (Enrol in our US$6.00 Mini Workshops)
Etchr Products mentioned:
Jackson's Art Products mentioned:
- Copic Alcohol-Based Markers in the ff colours: E08 Brown, E15 Dark Suntan, E21 Soft Sun, E33 Sand, E43 Dull Ivory, E93 Tea Rose, R000, R05 Salmon Red, B12 Ice Blue, B60 Pale Blue Grey, BV00 Mauve Shadow, BV23 Greyish Lavander, V01, V91 Pale Grape, Y000 Pale Yellow, Y21 Buttercup Yellow, Colourless Blender
- Sakura Gel Pen (White)
- Sakura Pigma Micron Pen (Sepia)
Other materials:
- Transotype paper for alcohol-based markers
- Pencil
- Copic Alcohol-Based Markers - B91
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- Etchr Studio Team