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Recording in the Library

Last night in my community art class we spent the evening drawing a sweet little otter in coloured pencils, inspired by the feeling of signs of spring. It was such a gentle and joyful session, and I loved seeing everyone slowly bring their otters to life on the page.

In this class I guide you step by step through my coloured pencil process. I work a little differently than many people expect. I do not start with a graphite sketch or use an eraser. Instead, I begin with very light coloured pencil lines and slowly build the drawing through layers. By the end, the original sketch lines become part of the finished artwork.

I show you how to start with simple shapes to find the form of the otter. Rather than trying to draw a perfect outline, we search for the shapes first — soft spirals…

He’s a cutie 🥰

Update: The clocks in the US have changed to daylight changing time but the clocks here in the UK don't change until the 29th March. If you are joining from the US that means you have to check the time difference as for a few weeks there is an extra hour difference!

https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/

Hello everyone,

A little reminder that our colour pencil class is tonight at 6pm (UK time) on Zoom.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83455631687

The winner for the February giveaway is Anna!

Thank you for sharing your artwork Anna, you have won a mini sketchbook that I decorated, a travel watercolour palette - filled with Rosa watercolour paint and a few extra little goodies.

I will email you to ask your address.

Congrats!

Irene