Creative Colored Pencil Projects

ⓒ Barbara Goodsitt

ⓒ Barbara Goodsitt

Here is a project from my class, Creative Drawing with Colored Pencils.  I ask my students to select an image that is significant to them personally, and have them render it in colored pencil using different hues and values.  The coffee cups were inspired by Andy Warhol and the trees are a variation of a previous colored pencil exercise in blending colors.

Creative Drawing with Colored Pencil ♥

Student Sha, with her work.  

Art students creating.   

Starting April 24th, I will be offering a 6 week course called Creative Drawing with Colored Pencil with Ann Arbor Community Education.  You can create stunning colored pencil "paintings" from the point of a pencil with this versatile medium. We will explore basic techniques and the creative possibilities of colored pencils when blended with mixed media.  Colored pencil can be combined with watercolors, acrylics, pastels, and colored inks on various surfaces. Have fun with this versatile medium. 

6 weeks. Tuesdays, 1:30- 3:30 in the Cultural Arts Building at 1220 South Forest Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48104.    You can register for classes here by clicking on this link.  Then select Activity Category > Adult Art; or call the office M-F 8am-5pm @ 734-994-2300 for assistance.

"I encourage each artist to find their own style. I want to provide a safe atmosphere for each person to explore their own talents and abilities"

Creative Drawing with Colored Pencil

Jane with pastel and colored pencil art
AA Rec and Ed

I just wrapped up teaching the winter session of my colored pencil classes at Ann Arbor Community Education (see photos) and Washtenaw Community College.  Despite the terrible weather, both classes were well attended and I thoroughly enjoyed my students. The classes were made up of a diverse group of people: all ages and abilities.

I enjoyed seeing how each person expressed themselves through their art.  It is so rewarding to see beginners who fall in love with the medium of colored pencil, and more advanced students who get excited by exploring and improving their techniques and creativity.  I have new ideas for more creative projects this spring.  Thank you to my WONDERFUL winter students. It was a great experience for me to work with you!

AA Rec and Ed

AA Rec and Ed