Drawing Classes in San Francisco, CA

Have you wanted to learn to draw people? Well, this course is designed for beginner to intermediate learners. We will learn how to construct the figure using various methods. Studying the basic proportions, and the dynamic actions, and some advanced techniques like foreshortening you will walk away with tools, techniques and ways of looking at drawing...

In this class we will do a graphite still life drawing. I will go over hatching and cross hatching techniques to build value to create depth, and use basic shapes to build our objects. We will review how to create a dynamic composition to make a beautiful drawing! The techniques you will learn are foundational skills that can be applied to a variety...

Learn how to draw and paint beautiful botanicals in a fun, stress-free environment where absolutely no experience is necessary. This class is designed for both inexperienced students and those who wish to improve their skills. We will cover line drawing, and basic as well as more advanced watercolor techniques to create beautiful flowers...

This class is a continuation of my Watercolor Florals, and if you're ready to learn more and take your watercolor flowers to the next level, look no further! This is the class you need! In this intermediate installment of my watercolor floral classes, we'll review how to choose the best materials and learn advanced techniques for painting gorgeous...

This class is the first in our Virtual Landscapes the Easy Way series. Though it can be taken on its own, we recommend you also take Session 2 to benefit the most from the learning experience Virtual Watercolor Landscapes the Easy Way - Session 2 Watercolor is the perfect medium to create gorgeous landscapes. In this class, you'll create a bucolic...

Mixed media collage is the utilization of more than one medium in a single piece of art and may include paint, glitter, crayons, fabric, magazine/book images/quotes, found objects, ink, watercolor, oil pastel, chalk pastel, colored pencils, etc.  Mixed media art brings together all of your artistic skills, even if they’re not as good as you’d...

Enjoy painting botanical illustrations in the super easy to learn and forgiving medium of gouache, also known as opaque watercolor. This class is designed for both inexperienced students and those who wish to improve their skills. We will cover basic as well as more advance gouache techniques to paint a beautiful flower in a style I like to call "soft...

This class is the second class in our Watercolor Landscapes the Easy Way Series. Though it can be taken on its own, we recommend you first take Virtual Watercolor Landscapes the Easy Way - Session 1 Watercolor is the perfect medium to create gorgeous landscapes. In this class, you'll create a bucolic scene with trees, water, grass, flowers, and a...

This class is a continuation of my Watercolor Florals Series so having taken the Beginner and Intermediate classes is recommended. Now that you’ve learned the basics and intermediate techniques of watercolors, let’s take your watercolor flowers to the next level! In this Advanced installment of my Watercolor Floral classes, we'll review previously...

Watercolor is the perfect medium to create gorgeous landscapes. In this intermediate class, we’ll create the illusion of warm sunlight bathing a lovely scene in the countryside,  complete with water reflections, distant trees, and flowers. I'll walk you through every step, beginning with the essential techniques needed to complete a landscape...

Virtual Watercolor Landscapes the Easy Way - Paint Water Reflections in a Bluebell Woods Watercolor is the perfect medium to create gorgeous landscapes. In this class, you'll create a bucolic scene with trees, water, grass, flowers, and a serene sky.  I'll walk you through every step, beginning with the essential techniques needed to complete...

Watercolor is the easiest, most fun, and versatile medium and it is perfect for making free-flowing artwork combined with super chill Bohemian Botanicals and metallic accents.  This workshop is all about the sheer joy you can experience during the process of creating without worrying about the final result.   In this beginner-friendly,...

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Using still life and reference material, students will create drawings and paintings using a variety of pens–dip pens, micron pens, brush pens, watercolors, Dr. Martin Watercolors, and brushes on various papers. Material list NOTE: You do not need to purchase all here. Select a few penholders; nibs; India ink; regular watercolors: primary colors...