Mark-Making & Drawing
Dawn Emerson
Class Preview
1:18
- In-depth Instruction; over 117 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Introduction
1:18
Meet Dawn and learn more about the class.
Warm Up With Abstract Shapes
10:44
Dawn gets you started with some free-form shapes for storytelling.
Warm Up With Abstract Marks
9:04
Learn the fundamentals of mark-making with this warmup exercise.
Build a Mark-Making Language
11:18
Establish what the marks you make mean in the context of your drawing.
No Mistake Monotypes
14:56
Learn to create a unique print, or monotype.
Sawing Drawing
13:02
Draw with straight lines and big arm motions.
Draw Your Subject in New Ways
23:36
Use blind contour, mass, tone and texture.
Elements of Art
30:57
Copy a master painting with charcoal and pastel.
Conclusion
1:29
Where do you go from here? Dawn shares some advice.
Description
The drawing lessons in this class from our partners at Artists Network will wake up your imagination, and help you become more creative and enjoy making art again.
Dawn Emerson
Dawn Emerson has been a workshop instructor for 20 years. She holds signature status in the Pastel Society of the West Coast and Pastel Society of America and has won numerous major awards. Dawn's work is featured in the book "Strokes of Genius" and she has written numerous articles for Pastel Journal. "