Sedona Colored Pencil In-Person Workshop

Enjoy the prerecorded workshops and work at your own pace. Each video allows you to draw along with Barbara and hit pause whenever you like. The beauty of these prerecorded workshops is that you can learn from the workshop participants as well! Many questions are answered during the demonstration of each image. 

Along with the video link, you will receive the supply list, reference photos, instruction booklet, and feedback on your drawing via email.

To purchase, simply click the contact tab at the top of the page and send me an email regarding your interest in the workshop. I can send you a PayPal invoice  or you can send me a check by mail. Upon receipt of the payment, I will send you all of the workshop materials. 

Create the beauty of a sunlit rose with this workshop on Pastelmat paper. The texture of the paper helps an artist create the velvety softness of rose petals. Learn how to use a solvent to speed up the process of developing rich backgrounds that blend smoothly with a brush.   The cost of this 4-hour video, booklet and reference photos is $60.   

The "Portrait of a Young Girl" workshop is devoted to capturing a likeness while creating lively skin tones.  Learn about the fundamentals of how to create a three-dimensional form right from the start.  Step-by-step instruction will boost your portrait skills to the next level.  The cost of this 4-hour video, booklet and reference photos is $60.  

The Lionfish workshop will focus on creating depth and transparency by erasing out of a dark ground and utilizing the backside of the Grafix 2-sided Matte Drafting Film. Participants can choose either Prismacolor or Derwent Colored Pencils. Although this subject may look intimidating, when you draw the subject section by section, it is easily manageable. The cost of this 4-hour video, booklet and reference photos is $60.    

I have had a fascination with clouds ever since childhood. I never fancied myself a landscape artist until I tried using solvents on Grafix 2-sided matte drafting film. along with Prismacolor pencils.  Learn how to create an ombre sky and clouds with silver linings. It is easier than you might think! The cost of this 4-hour video, booklet and reference photos is $60.  

The poppy in sunlight creates a magical moment where the petals reveal the fluttering grace of a dancer.  Learn how to create luminosity using Prismacolor pencils for the flower and Caran d’Ache Neocolor II for the background.  Barbara will demonstrate how using heat can help an artist blend quickly and efficiently on Grafix 2-sided matte drafting film. The cost of this 4-hour video, booklet and reference photos is $60.   

The Black Swan Workshop utilizes the advantages of drawing with colored pencils on black Stonehenge paper. The quick and easy background uses Pan Pastels for a smooth and subtle effect. Learn how to interpret water, droplets, and feathers, and not go crazy!   The cost of this 4-hour video, booklet and reference photos is $60.  

Back by popular demand, Mustache Man! Have some fun drawing this interesting character on Grafix Drafting Film! Learn how you can draw on the front and back of the film. Since drafting film is easily erased, we will use an eraser as a drawing tool. Solvent makes the background go quick and easy.  A Slice tool can be used to create fine white hairs.  The cost of this 4-hour video, booklet and reference photos is $60.  

Experience the glow of neon colors on Grafix Drafting Film! Underpainting is the key to making this Prickly Pear Cactus easy. Push color to the limit with this intriguing subject and you will begin to create eye-popping artwork. Although most of the drawing uses Prismacolor Pencils, Polychromos are the colored pencils to use to capture the brightest pinks that are lightfast. Create a textured background by using the frottage method.  The cost of this 4-hour video, booklet and reference photos is $60.  

  Learn how to create a Grisaille drawing using color on Grafix drafting film. Draw on the front and the back to create depth of color. Your eraser will be used as a drawing tool. Solvent will be used to help you blend. Prismacolor colored pencils are the only ones you will need.  The cost of this 4-hour video, booklet and reference photos is $60.  

Do you need a jumpstart to your creativity? Have you ever wondered how you can go beyond drawing just what you see in a photo? Go wild with the background and have some fun with color. Learn how to incorporate abstract shapes with a realistic portrait on Fabriaono Black Black paper. I am confident that you will enjoy drawing this adorable little girl! The cost of this 4-hour video, booklet and reference photos is $60.  

UArt sanded paper was the perfect surface to draw this exotic flower. Derwent Inktense water-soluble pencils offer a quick way to create an underpainting. Prismacolor pencils on top bring out all of the details. Solvent or heat may be used to smooth out the slightest texture if desired. The cost of this 4-hour video, booklet and reference photos is $60.