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Magpie Sketchbook: Collecting a Resource of Imagery
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58 min 56 sec
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Have you ever wondered how a professional artist begins a piece of work? For Rebecca Ringquist, expert visual artist and designer of Dropcloth Samplers, it begins in the sketchbook. Known for her samplers as well as her textured, stitched drawings on fabric, her sketchbook serve as a collecting tool - a place to write down ideas and gather pictures and patterns - as she nurtures the layered imagery to create abstract autobiographical artworks. In this class, Rebecca cracks open her sketchbooks to show us her process and walks us through three exercises to dive deep into thoughtfully layered and textured creativity.
Learn how to:
What you'll get:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Mixed media sketchbook, or found book - Rebecca uses Kunst & Papier Sketchbooks
- Ephemera, such as stamps, collage pages from old books, magazines, maps, etc.
- Fabric scraps
- Glue stick
- Paper scissors
- India ink or acrylic inks
- Gesso
- Ink pens
- Paint brushes in a variety of sizes
- Drawing pencils, eraser, and pencil sharpener
- Colored pencils
- Prismacolor Art Stix
Downloads:
- Create background texture and negative space compositions
- Use printed fabric swatches to create repeat patterns
- Cut out shapes to spark new patterns
- Put your sketchbook to work towards future projects
What you'll get:
- Video lessons on how to develop a resource sketchbook
- 6 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Detailed supplies list
- Step-by-step expert instruction from artist Rebecca Ringquist
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students
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Magpie Sketchbook: Collecting a Resource of Imagery Reviews
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Nicole Katherine
This fabulous course helped my daughter and I to see our sketchbooks in a new light. Rebecca is truly an inspiring instructor.
2 days ago
Aida Molnár-Shenouda
I adore Rebecca's loose style in creating! Very fun to listen and watch her! <3
August 10, 2024