Mindful drawing can relieve stress and enhance awareness. We will explore exercises in charcoal, ink and graphite to develop confidence with both observational and imaginative drawing. Enjoy putting aside other preoccupations to focus on seeing and drawing with clarity!

Supply list:

• Drawing or sketching book, hardbound or spiral pad, 9×12 inches
• 18×24 inch newsprint pad
• HB and 2B pencils
• Pencil sharpener
• Kneadable eraser
• Sakura Pigma Micron pens in sizes 05 and 08

Corry Buckwalter is an art instructor, artist, and landscape designer based in North Adams, MA. She is committed to teaching observational drawing and painting techniques in a systematic and nurturing process. A painter in acrylic, oil and watercolor, Corry has shown and sold her paintings in juried exhibitions for more than 10 years while living in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She studied botanical drawing with UK botanical artist Ann Swan and also at the School of Botanical Art and Illustration at Denver Botanical Gardens. Corry’s website is: www.corrybuckwalter.com.

Image: Courtesy of Corry Buckwalter