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Hand Drawn Letters on Colored Paper: Create a Holiday Sign

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About Hand Drawn Letters on Colored Paper: Create a Holiday Sign

Create a Holiday Sign Intro

What you'll learn in this class

Supplies

Tips: Layering Color & Color Selection

Tips: Where to put Shadows

Technique: Cross Hatch Layering

Give Thanks Sign Step 1: Trace Template onto Cardstock

Give Thanks Sign Step 2: Trace Design in White

Give Thanks Sign Step 3 :Coloring the Banner

Give Thanks Sign Step 4: Coloring Banner Shadow

Give Thanks Sign Step 5: Coloring Letters, Leaves and Darkest Shadow

Give Thanks Sign Step 6: Final touches

Other Options for Give Thanks

What You Will Learn?

  • In this beginner level class, I'm sharing some easy ways to work with colored pencil and colored card stock to make an illustration pop! You'll create a beautiful Thanksgiving Sign while you're learning..
  • Here's the specifics of what you'll be learning:.
  • • How to transfer an image onto colored card stock.
  • • How to outline an image with white paint pen or marker.
  • • How to use a cross hatch technique with colored pencil.
  • • How use layers of colored pencil to add depth to an illustration.
  • • How to create shadow effects .
  • • Step by step instructions to create an 8"x10"or 5"x 7" sign for the class project.
  • On the class page, there are downloadable templates to guide you, as well as a supply list to cover everything you'll need ..
  • The "Give Thanks"sign will make a great holiday decoration or give it as a gift to say "Thanks" to a Thanksgiving dinner hostess!.