In this class, students will learn to draw what they see. And, to learn pencil techniques to create a finished piece of art. Students will work from still life and also plein-air (outside).

Supplies purchased by the student 

11 x 14 sketch book (9 x 12 will work), you will like the larger size.

Drawing board for the paper, with clip, (to hold the paper)

Various drawing graphite pencils (ex; 2H, 2B, 6B)

Kneaded Eraser

Drafting Eraser

12” ruler

Philip Schorn – P Schorn Studio – Botanical Color Pencil Artist My botanical renderings are not drawings of plant specimens as seen in scientific books; rather, they are renderings of plants as seen through the eye of an artist. I can look at the ground; I can see the shapes, light, and shadows. I focus on a small portion of the subject and what makes it interesting, whether that be the individual leaf, flower, or snapshot of the ground, to bring the details to life.
I have been working with colored pencil for several years and teaching the art for the last three years. I’m currently teaching online from my home since March. I currently teach online color pencil classes for other art studios/galleries, private classes and Facebook demos. I have two books published of my art/techniques on. I have done a number of outdoor shows, group and individual exhibitions.
My process of making a rendering with the detail that I want to have requires a significant amount of time. Sometimes I use other media, such as ink, watercolors or pastels.
I am a member of the Color Pencil Society of America, Grayslake Arts Alliance and the Lake County Art League. My studio is located in Grayslake.

Email: phil@psc