Zoom Workshop 112: Papery Texture: Garlic & Onions

Sunday, February 23, 2025: 3pm – 7pm EST

Thursday, February 27, 2025: 4pm – 6pm EST

Instructors: Pam & Emet
Level: All levels
Botanical Subjects: Garlic, onions, plants with papery parts

Workshop Description

Learn how to depict the delicate, translucent qualities of papery botanical textures. We’ll guide you through techniques for drawing the unique surfaces of garlic skins, onion layers, and other botanical subjects with thin, flaky textures.

What You’ll Practice

🌟 Papery Textures Up Close: Explore ways to illustrate delicate, flaky garlic skins and onion peels.

🎨 Watercolor & Colored Pencil Techniques: Experiment with combining colored pencil and watercolor washes to build layers and depth in your painting. Work on blending and detailing techniques to mimic the subtle tonal shifts found in nature.

💡 Playing with Light and Shadow: See how light interacts with translucent surfaces, and learn to use light and shadows to create a realistic “feel” and emphasize the transparency and dimension of your subjects.

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