COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This exciting and hands-on course is designed for teen artists who want to explore their creativity through drawing and painting. Students will develop their skills in freehand sketching, color blending, shading, and expressive painting techniques while experimenting with different materials like pencils, markers, watercolors, and acrylics. Through fun and engaging projects, they will create imaginative characters, abstract designs, dreamlike landscapes, and personal storytelling artworks. This course encourages self-expression, creativity, and confidence in artistic abilities. By the end of the program, students will have a unique collection of creative artworks and a solid foundation in drawing and painting techniques!

• Exploring different artistic styles and techniques
• Understanding basic drawing concepts: lines, shapes, and forms
• Experimenting with different materials (pencil, charcoal, markers, and ink)
• Fun warm-up exercises to boost creativity

• Learning how to create depth with shading and highlights
• Exploring cross-hatching, stippling, and blending techniques
• Drawing from observation vs. drawing from imagination
• Creating dynamic and expressive sketches

• Introduction to color theory and mixing techniques
• Using watercolors, acrylics, and pastels for different effects
• Exploring textures: splatter, dry brush, and layering techniques
• Expressing emotions and moods through color

• Letting go of perfection and embracing creativity
• Creating abstract compositions with shapes and colors
• Experimenting with mixed media (collage, ink, and paint)

• How to express emotions and ideas in a painting
• Combining drawing and painting for a unique style

• Creating a creative artwork
• Group critique and discussion on creative growth
• Final art showcase and presentation