Learn to use thumbnails to approach a painting with a clear vision in this 30-minute art class with Etchr’s Resident Artist, Jill Gustavis (@jillgustavisart). She will show you how to use small, non-detailed thumbnails to explore three possible moods for our reference photo using different sets of primary colours in each loosely sketched thumbnail. You’ll see how allowing yourself to work through ideas with less investment and less judgement can also limit time spent dealing with indecision or intimidation, and more time making art.
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Learn to play with your art in this 30-minute art class with artist Ekaterina (Katie) Boga (@i_urban_sketch). She will share the importance of tossing the rules to the wind so you can experiment and have fun. You’ll learn how to start with local colours and create unity between elements of yo
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Introduction to Illustration: Drawing and Painting is a 5-part beginner series introducing you to the combined worlds of drawing and painting. Designed and taught by professional illustrator Sarah van Dongen (@sarahvandongenillustrations), this course will give you the essential skills to draw people, faces, and places, all with the correct perspective.
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Learn to paint an autumn forest landscape in gouache with artist Mike Thomas (@mikethomas.art) in this 30-minute art class. He’ll show you how to truly capture the atmosphere and colour of the fall season on an Etchr postcard. You’ll use a simple autumnal palette, wet on wet, and dry brushing techniques. You’ll see how to simplify shapes, combine gouache and pens to create vibrant artwork, and use your colours to their fullest potential.
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Learn to paint the many textures of a bird in this 30 minute class with artist Kathleen Baraan (@deartoourhearts). She has line work for you HERE to draw it before we go live. She’ll show you how to lay down the initial washes and create feather textures.
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Learn to paint a realistic beach scene in this workshop preview with artist Pooja Shah (@aalekha_art). She’ll show you how to create sand texture, and you’ll see how to avoid beach paintings that look flat.
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