Zoom Workshop 116: Combining Watercolor and Colored Pencil: Radishes for Beginners

Sunday, April 27, 2025: 3pm – 7pm EDT

Thursday, May 1, 2025: 4pm – 6pm EDT

Instructors: Pam & Sam
Level: All levels (perfect for beginners and beyond!)
Botanical Subjects: Radishes

Workshop Description

Ready to transform flat drawings into radiant, three-dimensional wonders?  This beginner-friendly workshop will guide you every step of the way. We’ll practice drawing radishes, as they are the perfect subjects to explore layering techniques with watercolor and colored pencil. Learn how to build depth with continuous toning and color match vibrant reds as we transform simple sketches into rich, dimensional botanical illustrations.

What We’ll Practice

🌿 Layering Watercolor & Colored Pencil – Discover how to combine loose, expressive watercolor washes with precise, detailed pencil work to achieve depth and realism.
🔴 Mixing & Matching Reds – Learn how to create luminous, natural reds to capture the radish’s bold hues while maintaining contrast and form.
💡 Light, Shadow & Depth – Explore shading techniques to make your radish look round, fresh, and ready to pop off the page.
🖌️ Beginner-Friendly Techniques – Get hands-on practice with approachable steps that make botanical illustration both fun and accessible!

Sign Up Today!

If you’re looking to build a strong foundation in botanical illustration while having fun with color and texture, this workshop is for you! Let’s turn simple radishes into radiant botanical art together! 🌿✨

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