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Pastel Pencil Essentials  Pastel Pencil Essentials https://www.craftsy.com/class/pastel-pencil-essentials/ Explore the rich, colorful world of pastels, without the mess! Artist Colin Bradley shares essential techniques for drawing a realistic cat portrait and landscape with pastel pencils.

Floral Illustration With Watercolor & Gouache Floral Illustration With Watercolor & Gouache https://www.craftsy.com/class/floral-illustration-with-watercolor-and-gouache/ Bring beautiful blooms into your home, one brushstroke at a time! Join artist and illustrator Mia Whittemore and create a watercolor and gouache floral painting. Learn how to build an inspiration board as well as basic techniques...

Abstract Painting in Oil & Wax Abstract Painting in Oil & Wax https://www.craftsy.com/class/abstract-painting-in-oil-wax/ Unleash your inner artist! Learn to paint an abstract piece in oil and wax with expert guidance from artist Kristen Abbott. Kristen walks you through the process step by step, sharing methods and techniques that you can...

Modern Pointed-Pen Calligraphy Modern Pointed-Pen Calligraphy https://www.craftsy.com/class/modern-pointed-pen-calligraphy/ In an increasingly digital world, the tangible feeling of a handwritten note is both personal and meaningful. Join artist Laura Lavender as she teaches you the basics of modern calligraphy and hand lettering. You’ll explore a range of tools and techniques to form...

Geometric Watercolor  Geometric Watercolor https://www.craftsy.com/class/geometric-watercolor/ Get inspired for your next masterpiece! In this short project tutorial, watercolor artist Carrie Chan creates a mesmerizing geometric watercolor painting. From conceptualizing and sketching to selecting colors and adding layers, you’ll see how her unique approach showcases the precise and fluid nature of watercolor...

Fresh Techniques for Artful Layouts  Fresh Techniques for Artful Layouts https://www.craftsy.com/class/fresh-techniques-for-artful-layouts/ Discover how to build artful scrapbook layouts with guidance from renowned artist and scrapbook designer Wilna Furstenberg. First, discover how to create colorful layouts by adding layers with rub-ons and pigment sticks such as Gelatos. Then, get playful with...

Vibrant Color Palettes in Procreate 5X: Seasonal Botanical Illustration Vibrant Color Palettes in Procreate 5X: Seasonal Botanical Illustration https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Vibrant-Color-Palettes-in-Procreate-5X-Seasonal-Botanical-Illustration/1008560934 Knowing what colors work well together is a great skill and it can have a positive impact on all areas of your life. Whether you work on your own projects, projects...

Inventive Ink: Colorful Mixed Media Effects  Inventive Ink: Colorful Mixed Media Effects https://www.craftsy.com/class/inventive-ink-colorful-mixed-media-effects/ Discover the secrets to gorgeous mixed media paper projects with guidance from professional paper crafter and Certified Ranger Educator Marjie Kemper. First, learn how to build beautiful backgrounds with layering, blending and different surface effects for one-of-a-kind...