Discover how you can create realistic art with colored pencils
A Comprehensive Course
Starting January 14, 2026
Location:
theARTScentered, 1007 E Mill Plain Blvd,
Vancouver, WA
About the Event
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. 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.
Dates:
Intro to Colored Pencils: Ongoing Each Wednesday during the series
October 8: Mastering Values
October 15: Mastering Color Selection
October 22: Mastering Textures & Details
October 29 & November 5: Putting it all Together: Let’s Paint with Colored Pencils
Session 1: Intro to Colored Pencils. 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.
Session 2: Mastering Values. At the end of Session 2 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.
Session 3: Mastering Values. At the end of Session 2 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.
Session 4: Mastering Color Selection. Interactive worksheets will dive into layering, blending, burnishing, and mixing pigments on the paper. At the end of Session 3 you will be able to select a range of pencil colors using the color wheel, mix colors by layering and blending.
Session 5: Mastering Color Selection. Interactive worksheets will dive into layering, blending, burnishing, and mixing pigments on the paper. At the end of Session 3 you will be able to select a range of pencil colors using the color wheel, mix colors by layering and blending.
Session 6: Mastering Textures and Details. 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 – Let’s Paint with Colored Pencils
Independent Study Sessions: Putting It All Together. Let’s Paint with Colored Pencils. You have learned many of the fundamental skills and techniques to paint with colored pencils. Next steps are to choose something that you would love to paint.
I am here to coach, guide and inspire you.
Whatever your artistic style, it can be achieved with colored pencils!
Introduction - $15
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 Weekly Sessions - $225
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 on a variety of papers. (A recommended materials list will be provided.)
Entire 6 Week Series - $225
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 on a variety of papers. (A recommended materials list will be provided.)
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.