A Challenge Series Workshop
~Taught Live on Zoom~
Master Brilliant Blues & Realistic Feather Texture!
"Blue Jay"
Discover the beauty of water-soluble colored pencil as you create a vibrant wildlife portrait from start to finish!
Join me for an
Immersive and Interactive
Drawing Experience!
In this Challenge Series Workshop,
You'll Learn:
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Building Vibrant Blues with Water-Soluble Colored Pencil
Learn how to combine water-soluble colored pencils with ArtGraf Tailor Shape to create rich, luminous color while establishing a strong foundation for your drawing.
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Creating Soft Backgrounds & Natural Depth
Discover how to simplify backgrounds, soften edges, and use atmospheric color to help your Blue Jay become the center of attention.
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Drawing Realistic Feather Texture
Learn how to break complex feather patterns into simple, manageable shapes while creating believable texture, form, and detail using layered colored pencil techniques.
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Combining Wet & Dry Techniques
See how water-soluble applications and traditional dry colored pencil work together to create smooth transitions, vibrant color, and crisp finishing details.
Whether you've worked with water-soluble colored pencils before or you're trying them for the very first time, this workshop will help you build confidence while introducing techniques you can apply to countless wildlife and nature subjects in the future.
Workshop Details
🗓️ Dates: July 7 – July 23 (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time
📍 Where: Live on Zoom (replays available the same day!)
Lifetime access to every recorded session so you can learn at your own pace and revisit the lessons anytime.
Let's bring this beautiful Blue Jay to life together!
Discover a Fresh Approach to Colored Pencil
If you've never combined water-soluble colored pencils with traditional colored pencil, you're in for a treat.
In this workshop, you'll learn how to simplify what you see, establish beautiful color foundations with water-soluble media, and refine the drawing with realistic feather texture and detail.
The result is a vibrant, lifelike Blue Jay—and a collection of techniques you'll be excited to use again and again.
Master Brilliant Blues & Realistic Feather Texture!
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Build Brilliant Blues with Water-Soluble Colored Pencil
Learn how to combine water-soluble colored pencils, ArtGraf Tailor Shape, and traditional dry colored pencil techniques to create rich, luminous color. We’ll explore how layered blues, soft neutrals, and subtle warm accents work together to bring the Blue Jay to life.
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Create Realistic Feathers, Bark, and Natural Texture
Develop confidence as you simplify complex feather patterns, build believable texture, and refine the natural surfaces within the drawing. You’ll practice layering, edge control, wet and dry applications, and finishing details that help create a lifelike wildlife portrait.
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Live Workshop Experience
Follow along step-by-step as we develop the drawing together during live Zoom sessions. You’ll learn in a warm, supportive environment where you can ask questions, interact with other students, and gain techniques you can apply to many future wildlife and nature-inspired drawings.
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What's Included
#1 Live Zoom Instruction
📺 Attend each workshop live as we build the Blue Jay together one step at a time. Ask questions, watch every technique demonstrated, and draw alongside me from start to finish.
#2 Beautifully Designed 8-Page PDF Workbook
📄 Includes:
• Workshop overview and learning objectives
• Complete materials list
• Workshop schedule and Zoom links
• Printable line drawing
• High-resolution reference photo
• Helpful tips for combining water-soluble and traditional colored pencil techniques
#3 Email Updates & Class Notifications
✉️ Receive reminders before each class along with helpful updates, announcements, and additional drawing tips throughout the workshop.
#4 Live Q&A and Drawing Critiques
📝 Receive feedback during our live sessions and take advantage of opportunities for critiques and guidance as you complete your Blue Jay drawing.
#5 Interactive Live Learning
💬 Every class includes dedicated Q&A time where you can ask questions, receive guidance, and interact with other artists throughout the workshop.
#6 Downloadable Reference Materials
📷 Download the reference photo and printable line drawing so you can easily transfer the image and follow along during every lesson.
#7 Lifetime Access to the Recordings
🎥 Rewatch every lesson anytime. Pause, rewind, and revisit each step whenever you need a refresher or want to complete the project at your own pace.
What are you waiting for?
Let's Draw This Beautiful Blue Jay Together!
