Lesson 1: Simplifying Floral Forms (basic player)

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In this lesson, we’ll train our eyes to see flowers more simply by breaking down real blooms into basic shapes and forms. You’ll practice turning observations into line art and explore delicate mark-making with your favorite medium.

Class References:
- Flower scans & photos file download (zipped)
- Flower Color Guide by Putnam (amazon link)
- The Book of Flowers by Redoute (amazon link)

Art Supplies:

  • Colored Pencils-
    Carand’ache Pablos: Salmon 051, Bordeaux Red 085, Khaki Green 016, Light Ochre 032, Olive Black 019,
    Carand’ache Luminance: Olive Brown 10% 732
    Polychromos: Cream 102, Walnut Brown 177, Raw Umber 180

  • Eraser - Caran d’ache

  • Drawing Diary Sketchbook or use a hot pressed watercolor paper or Bristol paper

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