Winter Quiet: A Cardinal in Coloured Pencil
In this January session, I invite you to slow down with me and draw a little cardinal bird, tucked into the quiet of winter.
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We work from a snowy reference photo and take the drawing step by step, building it gently in coloured pencil. I show you how I layer colour, follow the direction of the feathers, and use light pressure to create depth and softness. You create your own version as we go, and there is plenty of space to make it your own.
This class is part of our Winter Quiet theme. It is calm, focused, and perfect if you enjoy taking your time and really getting to know your materials. You can pause the recording whenever you need and work along at your own pace.
Materials used in this class
Coloured pencils (I use Faber-Castell Polychromos)
Small paper or a sketchbook (I use a square Pink Pig sketchbook)
Soft pastels for the background (optional)
Cotton buds for blending pastels
Pencil sharpener for keeping your pencils sharp