Keeping a Sketchbook for Travel and Fun

Course description

In this six-week course, Victoria artist Trace Nelson will demonstrate various techniques for keeping a travel sketchbook. Whether you are planning a long awaited trip or just want to enjoy being a tourist in your own town, this workshop will give you a working knowledge of sketching with various drawing materials, which you can use to record a vacation or daily life. Techniques covered include: preparing a travel sketch pack; simple sketching and drawing techniques; colour schemes; simple perspective; pen and ink; watercolour sketching; collaging; and keeping a travel journal. A list of required materials will be explained in the first class.