It’s no surprise artists everywhere are taking up colored pencils – they may be the most versatile of all art media. No matter your style or level of experience, you will learn the secrets of quickly producing beautiful effects with simple tools. Through technical exercises, you’ll master quick methods for realistic textures and learn how to make changes and corrections. Individual guidance will help you develop your own choice of subject. Demonstrations and discussion will include color mixing for portraits and landscapes, simple solutions for backgrounds, effective composition and tips on presenting your work. Assorted papers and special tools will be provided, and for those who want to try before they buy, sets will be available to share in class.