Registration Open for Spring Series
Paint with Color Pencils
Is it pastel? Is it oils? Is it acrylics?
No! It's colored pencils!
Spring Series
Starts April 1, 2026
at
The Arts Centered, Vancouver, WA
Time:
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Session Dates:
April 1. Introduction to Color Pencils
April 15. Mastering Values
April 29. Mastering Values
May 13. Mastering Color Selection
May 27. Mastering Color Selection
June 10. Mastering Textures and Details
6 Colorful Sessions
In this 6-series Painting in Colored Pencil workshop, you will learn fine art principles to create realism from a photo reference using colored pencils. You will be guided step by step through the various techniques and then apply these techniques to paintings of various subjects. These simple techniques provide the foundation to create realism and detail in portraiture, landscapes, still life, animals, pets, botanicals or whatever your creative mind desires. Includes exclusive YouTube videos.
Colored pencil does not require lots of expensive or messy art supplies, a large studio or dedicated spare bedroom. Colored pencil does not require a background in art. Budding creatives to professional artists are welcomed.
Independent Project Mentorship
This is an opportunity for the colored pencil artist who already has learned basic techiniques to receive focused instruction on their choice of subject, surface, and technique. Everyone is taught individually within a group setting. There is no “beginner” or “advanced” class. Everyone learns together from each other. Every colored pencil project presents a different set of challenges, so there is always something new to learn.
at
The Arts Centered, Vancouver, WA
Time:
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
6 Meeting Dates:
April 2
April 16
April 30
May 14
May 28
June 11
About Me
I am here to coach, guide and inspire you.
Whatever your artistic style, it can be achieved with colored pencils!
Paint with Colored Pencils Sessions
Discover how you can create realistic art with colored pencils.
Introduction to Colored Pencils
Session 1.
At the end of Session 1 you will know the basic layering, blending, and burnishing techniques to create a simple realistic painting. You will be ready to join us in Sessions 2 - 6.
ALL SUPPLIES provided.
Mastering Values
Session 2 and Session 3.
At the end of Sessions 2 and 3 you will be able to identify a full range of values; transfer an image to draw on toned paper in this black and white drawing exercise, and be familiar with drawing freehand using values.
Mastering Color Selection
Session 4 and Session 5.
Interactive worksheets will dive into layering, blending, burnishing, and mixing pigments on the paper. At the end of Sessions 4 and 5 you will be able apply color theory to select a range of pencil colors using the color wheel, and mix colors by layering and blending.
Mastering Textures and Details
Session 6
You will explore techniques to create textures and add realistic details for painting animals and landscapes. At the end of session 6 you will be ready to put it all together in Independent Study Sessions.
Independent Study - 6 Sessions
The colored pencil artist who knows basic techniques will receive focused instruction on their choice of subject, surface, and technique. Everyone is taught individually within a group setting. There is no "beginner" or "advanced" class. Everyone learns together from each other. Every colored pencil project presents a different set of challenges, so there is always something new to learn.
Spring Session Pricing
Introduction - $25
Session 1: Introduction to Colored Pencils – Learn the basics of colored pencils and create a simple realistic painting. Decide if colored pencil colors your world. ALL SUPPLIES provided.
5 Sessions - $250
Sessions 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6: Learn the fundamental application of colored pencil in value, color theory, color selection, layering, blending, and mixing pencil pigments. (A recommended materials list will be provided.)
All 6 Sessions - $250
BEST DEAL! Includes Introduction to Colored Pencil. Then learn the fundamental application of colored pencil in color theory, value scale, color selection, layering, blending, and mixing pencil pigments. (A recommended materials list will be provided.)
6 Independent Study Sessions - $250
The colored pencil artist who has learned basic techniques will receive focused instruction on their choice of subject, surface, and technique.
REFUND POLICY – No Refunds or Future Credit
This is a non-refundable workshop. You may transfer your spot to another person if you are unable to attend. In the unlikely event that circumstances beyond my control warrant canceling the event, students will receive a full refund.
Questions about the sessions? Don’t hesitate to ask.