Investigate the distinctive qualities of the three gray family categories, cool grays, warm grays, and French grays, within this specialized colored pencil course. You'll begin by establishing solid colored pencil fundamentals that transfer across all artistic projects. The instructor teaches methods for developing sophisticated tonal ranges and visual depth using a structured, accessible progression. Perfect for artists who appreciate colored pencils but prefer working with grayscale values rather than full-color palettes. Upon finishing the course, you'll have completed multiple grayscale artwork pieces and earned a certificate recognizing your completion.
Course Structure: This course departs from the standard approach where students replicate the teacher's demonstration; each student pursues their own creative direction.
Prerequisite Skills: Successful completion of Online Drawing with Graphite 101 or demonstrated equivalent knowledge.
Availability: Click here to enroll in the in-studio version of this course. This course is offered online with equivalent instruction.
Required Materials and Supplies: (Note: The course requires specific brands and product types for optimal results.)
Gray Colored Pencil 101 Complete Kit
ColoredPencil: FrenchGryPl10
- Prismacolor® FrenchGry 10%
- Qty: 1
ColoredPencil: FrenchGryPl50
- Prismacolor® FrenchGry 50%
- Qty: 1
ColoredPencil: FrenchGryPl70
- Prismacolor® FrenchGry 70%
- Qty: 1
ColoredPencil: CoolGrayPl10
- Prismacolor® CoolGry 10%
- Qty: 1
ColoredPencil: CoolGrayPl50
- Prismacolor® CoolGry 50%
- Qty: 1
ColoredPencil: CoolGrayPl70
- Prismacolor® CoolGry 70%
- Qty: 1
ColoredPencil: WarmGrayPl10
- Prismacolor® WarmGry 10%
- Qty: 1
ColoredPencil: WarmGrayPl50
- Prismacolor® WarmGry 50%
- Qty: 1
ColoredPencil: WarmGrayPl70
- Prismacolor® WarmGry 70%
- Qty: 1
ColoredPencil: WhiteColPencl
- Prismacolor® White Col.Pncl. PC938
- Qty: 1
ColoredPencil: Prismacolor® Black Col. Pencil
- Prismacolor® Black Col. Pncl
- Qty: 1
ColoredPencil: Blend Pencil
- Prismacolor® Blend Pencil PC1077
- Qty: 1
Graphite 2H Pencil
- 2H Turq. Drawing Pencil
- Qty: 1
Sharpener 2-Hole Metal
- Sharpener General® Metal Twin
- Qty: 1
Kneaded Eraser
- Kneaded Eraser Large
- Qty: 1
Strathmore 300 Series Sketch 9x12
- Strathmore 300 Series Sketch 9 x 12
- Qty: 1
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.
