Free Lessons in Various Mediums
Colored Pencil Techniques
In this lesson on how to use colored pencils, I will focus on the "direction of your stroke" and how it affects the movement and feel of your drawing.
Ages 11 and up. 
Mixing Mediums
Can you guess how many different art supplies were used to create this seahorse drawing? This lesson will explore ways to combine various mediums in a drawing to create unique results.
Ages 11 and up.
Faux Airbrush
Here's an easy technique that uses pastel dust and a brush to create the soft look of an airbrush. For intermediate to advanced artists.
Ages 12 and up.
| Textured Background Technique
In this lesson, I will describe a technique for creating an interesting background for a pencil drawing using gesso and watercolor paints.
Ages 11 and up.
Graphite Pencil Techniques
In this lesson, I will describe a few pencil techniques that I used to render this lighthouse composition. Also included are the steps to sketching it prior to rendering.
Ages 11 and up.
Pastel Pencil Techniques
Some advice if you're wanting to try pastel pencils, a wonderful choice for precise, yet vibrant work.
Ages 12 and up.
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More Resources for Mastering Mediums
Online Art Course: Exploring the World with Pastels
Art Instruction CDs: The Multimedia and Multimedia Junior CDs have step-by-step projects in soft pastel, charcoal, and watercolor pencils. Try your hand at watercolor paints with the Introduction to Watercolor Painting CD.
Art Instruction CDs: The Multimedia and Multimedia Junior CDs have step-by-step projects in soft pastel, charcoal, and watercolor pencils. Try your hand at watercolor paints with the Introduction to Watercolor Painting CD.
