Sketchbook Illustration with Colored Pencils
Timed Exercises
A course by Zoë Barker , Illustrator
About the video: Timed Exercises
Overview
“In this lesson, you will learn how to loosen up and start making marks in your sketchbook. ”
In this video lesson Zoë Barker addresses the topic: Timed Exercises , which is part of the Domestika online course: Sketchbook Illustration with Colored Pencils. Improve your observational drawing skills by developing a consistent habit of sketching with colored pencils.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Timed Exercises In this lesson, I'll show you my favourite exercise for starting drawing in my sketchbook. Sometimes it can be hard to start drawing in the morning. It's a nice way to loosen up. It can also be hard sometimes to start on a blank page of your sketchbook. There's a bit of pressure. Many artists call this the fear of the blank page. This is one of my favourite exercises. I do this all the time. We'll do little sketches in set time segments. We'll start with 30 seconds and then we'll add a bit of time on. When you start doing observational drawing, you have to concentrate on w...”
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Course summary for: Sketchbook Illustration with Colored Pencils
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Category
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Areas
Artistic Drawing, Drawing, Fine Arts, Pencil Drawing, Sketchbook, Sketching, Traditional illustration
Zoë Barker
A course by Zoë Barker
Illustrator Zoë Barker has loved drawing from a young age. After studying fine art at Kingston University, she decided to pursue a career in illustration, working across editorial, advertising, and publishing. She took a break in 2011 to focus on personal projects and rediscover her love for the art form.
This period of reflection led her to realize the importance of keeping a sketchbook and finding joy in creating something that nobody else might ever see. For her, drawing can be an exploration and a form of therapy, as well as a hobby. Over a career spanning 15 years, taking her from London to Norwich, she has illustrated for clients like Harrods, Cartier, Liberty of London, and The Telegraph. She also illustrated the children’s book Feast Your Eyes On Food and showcases her work on her website and social media.
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