https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Doodling-for-Relaxation-An-Introduction-for-Beginners/1761689654

Would you love to learn how to doodle so that you can find a few moments of peace in your day?

In this class, Sharone Stevens will show you how doodling can help you unwind. She will provide you with the knowledge you need to pick up a pen or pencil and start doodling whenever you want to relax.

Sharone is a watercolor artist, author and keen doodler. Her mission is to show you how simple and accessible creativity can be, and how much value and meaning it can bring to your life.

This class is suitable for absolute beginners and anyone interested in exploring different ways to doodle for relaxation.

What you will learn:

• • Tips for doodling for relaxation: This class will give you tips to set you up in the best way to get the most out of using doodling to unwind, focusing on the process instead of the end result.

• • Basic elements of doodling: Sharone will show you how to practice the basic elements and shapes that form the foundation of any doodles and drawings, aimed at complete beginners. This will include adding simple dimension and techniques for adding shading to your doodles.

• • Step by step examples: She will take you through three doodling topics in depth, so that you will be confident to start doodling at anytime away from the class – these will be patterns, houses and potted plants.

What you will need:

• • All you need to take this class is a pen or pencil and a piece of paper.

• • Sharone’s Pens: Sharone will be using a uni-ball fineliner and Micron pens sizes 08 and 01 throughout the class, along with other supplies that she will demonstrate to you as options to further your doodling.

• • Sharone’s Paper: Sharone will mainly be using a sketchbook with 150gsm white cartridge paper.

Resources and more inspiration:

• • In the “Project & Resources” section, you will find 2 pdf’s of templates which she will show you how to use within the pattern section of the class.

• • Subscribe to Sharone’s emails here for a weekly dose of creative tips, motivation, inspiration and more.

• Follow Sharone on Instagram @sharonestevensdesign for regular creative content.