Discover how you can create realistic art with colored pencils.

Paint with Color Pencils

Is it pastel? Is it oils? Is it acrylics?
No! It's colored pencils!

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theARTScentered, Vancouver, WA

Summer Workshops

Only $50 each!

Minimal supplies required.

theARTScentered, 1007 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA

Dates and times to be announced soon.

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Beginning Artists Welcomed!

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. 

I am here to coach, guide and inspire you.

Whatever your artistic style, it can be achieved with colored pencils!

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May 14, 28, June 11, 1-4 pm
July 14, 6 - 8 pm
August 3, 1-3 pm

Learn the basics of colored pencils and create a simple realistic painting. 

June 10, 1-4 pm
August 25, 6 - 8 pm

Explore techniques to create textures and add realistic details for painting animals.

July 20, 1-3 pm
July 28, 6 - 8 pm

Paint uninhibited with watercolor pencils. Draw with a pencil and paint with a brush!

August 11, 6-8 pm
August 17, 1-3 pm

Mixed medium with water based pastels and colored pencils.

August 31, 6 - 8 pm

Explore techniques to create textures and details for painting landscapes.

July 15, 22, 29,
August 5, 12, 19, 1 - 3 pm

Create an underpainting with colored pencils and apply textures and details.

Discover how you can create realistic art with colored pencils.

Paint with Color Pencils

Is it pastel? Is it oils? Is it acrylics?
No! It's colored pencils!

6 Sessions

Learn fine art principles to create realism from a photo reference using colored pencils. You are 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.

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Intro to Colored Pencils

Learn the basic layering, blending, and burnishing techniques to create a simple realistic painting. 
ALL SUPPLIES provided.

Mastering Values

Learn 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. (2 Sessions)

Mastering Color

Interactive worksheets will dive into layering, blending, burnishing, and mixing pigments on the paper.  Learn how to apply color theory using the color wheel, and mix colors by layering and blending. (2 Sessions)

Textures and Details

Explore techniques to create textures and add realistic details for painting animals and landscapes. 

The reviews are in...

Greg Santa Ana
Greg Santa Ana
First off thank you!!! This is great class and it showed the work you put into it with class presentations. And class materials all of this made for pleasurable experience. As you know I have done other forms of art. But colored pencils was completely new to me. It has provide a new perspective on creating art. The two areas that were eye openers were the techniques for color blending and matching. Something I have struggled with in the past and these techniques will be useful in other types of art. The other aspect was exploring methods for creating textures and blending of colors The unexpected part of colore pencils is it can done for reasonable cost and can be done any where. No need for an art studio I looking forward to explore what the possibilities with this medium. I stopped by Beard’s to thank Brent for recommending this class
Lisa Domico
Lisa Domico
I came into Lori’s beginner colored pencil class this October with no experience at all. ( I probably had my last art class in elementary school- I’m 61!). I’ve now signed up for my 2nd independent study course and am amazed at all that I have learned. Lori is a talented and knowledgeable instructor. Her patient, enthusiastic , and non judgmental approach keeps me coming back. Lori will go the extra mile to help you in your project approach. She’s always happy to answer questions. She finds ways to introduce new materials and techniques that make classes fun and interesting. I would highly recommend her courses for anyone , regardless of skill level.
Bradley B.
Bradley B.
Before working at the Artshub, I never considered myself an artist or one that can see art. After meeting Lori, she put me up to a simple task of imitating what I see from a photo-to-paper, using an eraser and a pencil. After that interaction and activity, it formed a new pursuit of studying and creating art. Since being exposed, it has changed the way I see nature and it has developed a new sense of perspective into my life. There is no correct way of doing art, it is all within yourself. - Bradley B. 4/30/26

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.

Paint with Color Pencils

Is it pastel? Is it oils? Is it acrylics?
No! It's colored pencils!

Intro to Colored Pencils

Session 1: Introduction to Colored Pencils.  Interactive worksheets and exercises will introduce you to the magic of colored pencils. You will explore different pencils brands

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