2024 Workshop 3

Drawing Imaginary Scenes in Ink + Color

Started August 5, 2024
Join pen and ink artist and illustrator Sam Gillett in crafting immersive drawings with pens and paints. Using pens, markers, acrylic inks and watercolor washes, you’ll learn how to draw four magical scenes showcasing misty castles, a cozy greenhouse and more. In these lessons, Sam will detail how he uses perspective, simple line techniques, shading and details to make ink illustrations pop on paper. He’ll also provide the option of adding dashes of color for a finishing touch on each project.

Workshop 3 Drawing Example — Artwork by Sam Gillett

Started August 5th, 2024

Lesson 1: - Draw a Boat in Ink and Acrylic Paints

Instructions

Highlighting important shapes in pen can add contrast and detail to vibrant acrylic ink paintings. In this lesson we’ll paint a sea-side background and a white sailboat bobbing on white-capped waves before adding ink outlines.

Started August 12th, 2024

Lesson 2: Draw a Fantastical Castle with Ink and Watercolor

Instructions

In this lesson we'll be creating a mysterious castle framed by evergreen trees and a lazy mountain river. We'll be using color, pen lines and layers of detail to highlight the details in the watercolor sketch and add a sense of space.

Started August 19th, 2024

Lesson 3: Draw a Cute Cabin in an Evergreen Forest in Ink

Instructions

In this lesson we'll be creating a small cabin and lines of evergreen trees detailed with ink outlines. We'll be adding ink on paints in specific areas which can emphasize distance and create interesting details.

Started August 26th, 2023

Lesson 4: Draw an Imaginary Greenhouse in Ink

Instructions

In this lesson we'll create a botanical interior scene framed by vegetation and greenhouse tools. Through perspective, layering and scale, we can make a three-dimensional scene.