Workshop: Colored Pencil on Wood with Elliot Everson

In this Workshop, students will utilize wood as a unique surface for creating colored pencil artwork. Each piece of wood has its own personality and grain, which offers interesting patterns and textures that will stimulate creativity. Learn to integrate these natural qualities with your subject. Natural elements such as plants, flowers, fallen leaves, insects, rabbits and critters can be fitting subjects for this surface. With examples and demonstrations Elliott will share his knowledge of materials, surface preparation, and techniques for applying colored pencil to wood. Prepared projects and line drawings, as well as a variety of reference photos will be provided for participants to use in creating their own finished artwork. If there are subjects you would like to draw, please bring photos or actual objects to work with. Consider using a subject such as plants, animals or even structures that would seem natural, appropriate and at home on wood. Skill Level: Beginner and Intermediate