When it comes to art mediums, there isn't anything else which approaches the easy-to-use appeal of colored pencils. And since you've been writing and coloring since kindergarten, there's a very low intimidation factor to colored pencil.

But the universal appeal also has it's downside.

Colored pencils are trendy right now which means there is a lot of bad information and terrible technique on the internet. Self-professed experts are recommending expensive pencil sets without an artist's understanding of pigments & binders, good technique, or the needs of beginners. When you do find a reliable pencil authority, the information is usually slanted towards experienced users and advanced techniques.

Join Amy Shulke, a professional illustrator and colored pencil specialist for an in-depth look at her favorite colored pencil techniques.

Colored Pencil Plus is a unique approach to coloring with colored pencils. Amy teaches students basic techniques and color theory in an easy to understand, easy to apply method which moves beyond craft-level coloring.

Instead of focusing on "how" to color a selected stamp image, Amy shows you the "why" behind color selection, shade, layering, and depth. This provides students with the necessary knowledge and instincts to color an endless variety of images for the rest of your life.

Colored Pencil Plus is the first step towards coloring independently, in your own unique style, and with more accurate realism.

In this twelve-week beginner level course, Amy covers basic colored pencil techniques and general know-how, giving students a good understanding of both how colored pencils work and how to work colored pencils.

This Course is Ideal for:

• Complete Beginners who have never touched a marker before
• Self Taught Colorers who feel as if they've missed the big secret to amazing coloring
• Unconfident Colorers who still encounter problems with blending, shading, or developing convincing depth
• Frustrated Colorers who struggle when coloring unfamiliar stamps
• Habitual Colorers stuck in a rut where every project looks the same
• Dreaming Colorers who want to push beyond craft level coloring into creative and artistic self-expressio

Required Supplies:

• Prismacolor Premier colored pencils
• Paper (various)
• Watercolor media (artist grade)
• Miscellaneous supplies (watercolor brushes,
  

This course includes exclusive Colored Pencil Plus Forums:

Use and participation of the forums is optional, however instructor feedback is exclusively provided in the forums. Students may submit completed assignments via the designated forum for assessment and assistance. Instructor to student and student to student interaction is encouraged to maximize the feedback and support you need to improve your coloring skills.

OPEN ENROLLMENT

Join anytime. Work at your own pace.