Week 2: Introduction to Color Pencil and Florentine Drawing Technique

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Instructor: Sheldon Borenstein
Subjects: Drawing
Topics: Tools and Materials
Mediums: Colored Pencil, Paper
Duration: 57m 3s

In week two, you will learn to work with color pencils and get familiar with the Florentine drawing technique. Instructor Sheldon Borenstein shares his useful tips on using Copic Colorless Sketch Marker to blend color pencils. He, then, shows you how to skillfully use toned paper as the middle value in a drawing, and walks you through other important elements of the Florentine style.

Throughout this course, you’ll have access to the NMA community for feedback and critiques to improve your work as you progress.

You do not need to purchase specific materials to take this course.
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