The Art of Drawing Nature
Study drawing techniques with Mairin Wilson at the Visual Arts Center (VAC). Learn different drawing techniques and experiment with a variety of drawing mediums! This is a careful combination of theory and practice just right for those who are looking to embrace drawing as part of their artistic practice.
Supplies:
Graphite
- Artist grade pencils H, HB, 2B, 4B, and 6B
Erasers and Sharpening Supplies
- Eraser Pen (Tombow Mono eraser recommended)
- Kneaded Eraser
- Sandpaper paddle or sandpaper for sharpening
- Utility Knife with snap-off blades (Olfa recommended)
Blending Tools
- Stumps: large and small (optional)
Charcoal
- Vine charcoal - soft, medium, and hard (Winsor & Newton recommended)
- Charcoal Pencil - extra soft (6B), soft (4B), medium (2B), and hard (HB)
- General's white charcoal pencil
Paper
Below are some recommended paper and sketchbooks. you DO NOT need to get all of these, but you will need at least one good drawing paper.
- Canson Cream is a good all-purpose drawing paper
- Fabriano Artistico, Stonehenge or Strathmore Bristol are excellent drawing papers for graphite
- Strathmore 500 charcoal paper is a good traditional laid paper (light to medium value in a warm grey or neutral)
- Strathmore Toned Tan in pads is good, toned paper for charcoal
- Stillman & Birn is also an excellent choice for a wire bound or hardbound sketchbook
- Watercolor paper - cold or hot pressed
Other Tools