Morning Stroll Bear Exploring Pastel Brush Pens at Staples Kelowna 126

Ages 18+

Learn how to create an atmospheric nature scene with pigment arts brush pens. We will explore a unique, washy technique with the pens and how to combine this with line drawing details for an illustrative, watercolour-inspired finish.

Takeaways you will learn from the class

• Creating layers of color for an atmospheric effect
• Techniques to blend pigment brush pens with water and a paint brush
• Using a black fine-tip pen to add detailing
• Complete your own bear drawing

Supplies you will need to follow along with Jon :

Supplies:

• 371 C12-2 Pigment arts brush pen set of 12 pastel colours
• 308 05-9 pigment liner, black ink
• Lumograph 4B sketch pencil
• Strathmore 400 Series Watercolor Paper sheet, 9" x 12" or similar
• Round paintbrush - No. 2 size, if that's not available any small brush will work
• Paint palette, disposable plastic plate or sheet of tin foil for mixing colors
• Water cup
• Morning Stroll Bear template PDF

About the project, you will be creating:

This piece was first created and inspired by artist Jon Shaw

Jon’s work documents the metamorphosis of cluttered urban spaces. Recreated as illustrative ink and acrylic paintings on wood, the work memorializes the ongoing transformation of familiar locales, often overlooked in our daily routines. It celebrates crumbly detritus, dumpsters, graffiti, and discarded objects.

His pieces combine complex ink lines with transparent layers of acrylic, harmoniously blending spontaneous marks with detailed structure. These techniques, fueled by the narrative between person and place, results in unique work that celebrates the interactive relationship between environment and inhabitant.

Jon Shaw is a full-time visual artist based in St. Catharines, Ontario. He is known for his playful approach to urban cityscapes and colourful depictions of nature using ink markers and acrylic paint.

You can explore more of Jon's creations on his social channels:

https://www.jonshawpaintings.com

https://www.facebook.com/JonShawPaintings

@jonnieredbeard

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