Mini -COURSE
Wildlife Portrait Course: Colour pencil drawing of a Deer

Step-by-Step Guidance: Detailed instructions for creating a realistic deer portrait.
Master Coloured Pencils: Techniques for blending colours and adding texture.
Focus on Realism: Tips for achieving lifelike detail, shading, and contrast.
Optional Pastel Background: Learn how to use pastels for a soft, complementary background.
Suitable for people who want to improve their skills and those wanting to learn colour pencil drawing.
Build Skills Gradually: Develop your drawing skills with mindful, gradual instruction.
Encouraging and Supportive: Tips and feedback to help you create beautiful wildlife art.

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Course set up:

This mini-course is created in pre-recorded classes only. We will draw this one Drawing of a deer together step-by step.

Do I need to be good at drawing to join?

It helps if you have a little drawing experience but you don't need to be an expert. If you are a complete beginner at art I would recommend to start with one of my other courses such as the fill your first sketchbook in 30 days course.

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Focus on realism

In this masterclass, you will learn how to sketch, layer, and blend coloured pencils to create a lifelike deer portrait with depth, texture, and character, while also exploring optional pastel techniques for a soft background.

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What my creatives say

"Absolutely fantastic course! I was a complete beginner in collage illustration, but the course broke everything down into manageable steps. The examples and exercises were so much fun, and I now have a portfolio of work I'm really proud of. I highly recommend this to anyone interested in collage art!"
— Mark, San Francisco

"The collage illustration course was incredible! The lessons were easy to follow, and I quickly saw improvement in my work. Irene's enthusiasm was contagious, and I felt inspired every step of the way. Highly recommended!"

— Mei, Toronto

"This course exceeded all my expectations! The content was rich and well-organized, making it easy to dive into collage illustration. The instructor's insights and feedback were incredibly helpful. I'm thrilled with my progress and can't wait to apply what I've learned to new projects."
— Lisa, Toronto

"I've taken several art courses before, but this collage illustration course is by far the best. The instructor's passion and expertise shine through in every lesson. I learned so much about composition, color, and texture. It was truly a transformative experience."
— James, Sydney

"Even though I couldn't attend the live sessions, the collage illustration course was still incredibly valuable. The recorded lessons were thorough and easy to follow at my own pace. The instructor's teaching style made it feel like they were right there with me. I'm so pleased with the progress I've made. Highly recommend this course!"
— Priya, New York

"I absolutely loved the collage illustration course! The step-by-step guidance made it easy to follow, and I was amazed at how my skills improved. The tips and techniques shared were invaluable. Highly recommend this to anyone looking to enhance their creativity!"
— Sarah, London

"This course was a game-changer for me! The lessons were clear and engaging, and I felt so inspired throughout. My collage illustrations have never looked better. I particularly enjoyed the hands-on approach and the supportive community. Five stars!"
— Emily, New York

Yes, I want to start too

What Materials Do I need?

We will use a selection of different art materials and there is quite a lot of freedom to change things up.

You will need:

Drawing paper - I used A3 watercolour paper with a little texture. If you want to complete your drawing a little faster you may want to choose a smaller size.
A set of colour pencils. I use my Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils
A set of soft pastels for the background (Optional)
A sketch pencil, eraser and sharpener.

You will find a full list with materials and links in the course itself.

Join the masterclass

If you would like to draw as part of a fun and inclusive group, why not check out the Makings & Musings Community.

In the community we draw and paint together twice a month, you will find art tutorials and lots of inspiration.

The community is perfect if you want to experiment with materials, if you are looking for a reason to make time for art and it is the perfect place to share your work in a safe non-judgemental environment!

It is the perfect opportunity to fill more sketchbook pages!

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Hands on approach

I love a no-nonsense approach to art as the best way to learn is by creating.

I invite you to paint along from the start.

You can pause, rewind and restart the video's as much as you need but I think you find that you can paint along with me quite easily.

How does it work?

During the course you can see what I do as if you are looking over my shoulder. I explain each step I take and you can see exactly what movements I make.

If you sign up today you will immediately have access to the day one drawing plus all introduction video's.