John Pitblado — Find Your Joy in Line and Shape

Relax, loosen up, and embrace your personal message while keeping equipment simple to get out and sketch!

Learn to:

• Embrace your personal calligraphy
• Develop a language of line and shape
• Use a main “through line” to build a sketch
• Use line to create dynamic shapes, then add color
• Make a mark making tool from twigs, stick reeds or whatever is at hand

SUPPLY LIST

• Several pieces of mixed media or watercolor paper (or sketch book), at least 9×12
• Waterproof ink (black is easy to find, but colors are so much fun!)
• Bamboo Pen and/or a twig about 6-10” long and “little finger” thickness
• Xacto knife or box cutter
• Paper towels or rag

Optional:

• A few watercolors, three or so, in any colors you like
• A brush
• Palette (as simple as a plate or plastic lid)
• Small water container