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Drawing and Painting Seed Heads - Mixed Media Art Tutorial

Tutor: Rachel Moore, print artist

Join Rachel Moore for a relaxing mixed media art tutorial, drawing and painting seed heads using different techniques.

The interesting shapes and patterns of seed heads relate well to different drawing and painting techniques such as negative space painting, continuous line drawing, ink and wash, and building up texture with layered marks. Through a series of short exercises, you’ll get the chance to experiment and see how many different ways there are to capture the same subject.

Why not take your sketchbook outside and make the most of the late summer sunshine?

Preparation

Prepare your materials and find a sturdy table or floor to work on.

Video time

30 minutes

Drawing and Painting Seed Heads | Virtual Village Hall | Royal Voluntary Service

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  • Sketching pencil (2B or 4B)
  • Black drawing ink or black acrylic paint
  • Watercolour paints – even a child’s set will do
  • Medium-sized paint brush
  • Wax crayon or candlestick
  • Paper (any sturdy type—sketchbook, cartridge, card, watercolour paper, or even recycled packaging like brown paper)

Don’t worry if you don’t have fancy supplies—just use what you have!

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