Online Art School «Artefacto»
ONLINE COURSE BY SUSAN KNAPP
Sketchbook Pages Step-by-step
Make 4 captivating sketches and learn to combine realistic shapes and cartoon brightness with a professional illustrator
Language: English
LIFETIME ACCESS |
ONLINE COURSE BY SUSAN KNAPP
Sketchbook Pages
Step-by-step
Make 4 captivating sketches and learn to combine realistic shapes and cartoon brightness with a professional illustrator
LIFETIME ACCESS
Language: English
Sketching is a fabulous art direction! To develop creativity and imagination, to find your personal style, to master tricky nuances of composition, color work, and design effortlessly – there is so much we can achieve with its help!
At this course, we will learn to find inspiration in simple scenes, study the main painting techniques, and collect our happy memories in a sketchbook. We will know how to lay out a page, stylize various subjects, and add personal touches to every scene we depict.
Register for the course and fill your sketchbook with colorful images under the guidance of a professional illustrator Susan Knapp!
10 lessons
4.5 hours of video lessons with detailed explanations in English and lifetime access
4 paintings
We will make 4 sketchbook page spreads with beautiful scenes from various countries
High-quality feedback
Individual feedback from the instructor Susan Knapp
This course will suit beginner and professional artists who want:
- to master a new painting genre and get an easy way to learn the principles of composition, color work, and design;
- to keep their happy memories about places they visited on a sketchbook spread;
- to develop their imagination and refine their painting style with new approaches.
Susan about the course...
Course Table of Contents
10 lessons (total 4.5 h.)
Lesson 1
Introduction
An introduction to our learning platform and an overview of the materials used in this course.
Lesson 2
Sketching in Provence,
France. Pencil part + ink
We will make a drawing for the future sketch with pencil and ink pen.
Lesson 3
Sketching in Provence,
France. Watercolor part
We will make a page layout, learn how to measure angles, paint wet-on-wet, and use more ink to decorate our images.
Lesson 4
Sketching the Italian
Riviera. Pencil part + ink
We will make a drawing for the future sketch with pencil and ink pen.
Lesson 5
Sketching the Italian
Riviera. Watercolor part
We will use tape to define edges, simplify the sea, and apply negative space to frame our images.
Lesson 6
Sketching in Laos. Pencil part + ink
We will make a drawing for the future sketch with pencil and ink pen and paint the houses with watercolor.
Lesson 7
Sketching in Laos.
Watercolor part
We will continue with the rest of the images, convey the atmosphere of the place, learn to build a composition organically and adapt script to location.
Lesson 8
Sketching in Morocco.
Pencil part + ink
We will make a drawing for the future sketch with pencil and ink pen.
Lesson 9
Sketching in Morocco.
Watercolor part
We will simplify details, see how to create beautiful leaves with watercolor, and use architectural elements to frame vignettes.
Lesson 10
Conclusion
A summary of all techniques from the instructor.
What results you will achieve at the course:
01
See how to paint in a sketchbook and learn how to begin and set up your sketchbook pages with vignettes
02
Train to vary your method of working on the page (with just ink, ink and wash, or just watercolor)
03
Learn how to add individual touches, swatches, and script to get interesting and harmonious spread reflecting your personality
Meet your instructor
Susan Knapp
- A sketchbook artist, professional illustrator, and online sketching teacher.
- Susan has sketched and painted all her life, from her first career as a designer of clothing and textiles, to painting murals in grand houses, then to illustrating books and postcards.
- She also creates illustrations for the leading tourist offices in Provence.
- In 2019, Susan joined "Urban Sketchers", a global community of artists that practice drawing on location in cities, towns and villages they live in or travel to.
- Susan’s illustrations were featured in a “Pratique des Arts” magazine – one of the most famous art magazines in France and in the whole world.
- Her travel paintings were exhibited in “Carré d’artistes” – 1st network of contemporary art galleries in the world.
We offer different plans
Standard
- 10 lessons (total 4.5 h.)
- 4 sketchbook paintings
- Access to the students' chat
- LIFETIME access to the course
Elite
- 10 lessons (total 4.5 h.)
4 sketchbook paintings
- Access to the students’ chat
- Individual feedback from instructor Susan Knapp on each painting within 75 days
- Certificate of completion
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Only 10 places are available
Standard
- 10 lessons (total 4.5 h.)
- 4 sketchbook paintings
- Access to the students' chat
- LIFETIME access to the course
Elite
- 10 lessons (total 4.5 h.)
4 sketchbook paintings
- Access to the students’ chat
- Individual feedback from instructor Susan Knapp on each painting within 75 days
- Certificate of completion
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Only 10 places are available
You have no risks – we support you!
No risk for you
In case after 1–2 lessons of the coursе you realize that watercolor painting is not for you, YOU WILL GET YOUR MONEY BACK!
Freeze
For plans with feedback – If the start date is not convenient, we freeze the course
(1 time free of charge)
Freedom & Mobility
Make your own schedule and go through the lessons at a comfortable pace – whenever and wherever you like
Certificate of completion
Upon completion of the course for the students of Elite plan we issue a certificate. The certificate could be used as a proof of your qualification's upgrade at work (if it is related to arts) and for your private affairs as a recognition of your mastery in painting.
How is our course organized?
BEFORE COURSE
Full course program
List of course materials
Friendly community of beginner and professional artists
AT COURSE
Recorded video lessons
Watch lessons at your own pace
Closed students' chat
Feedback from instructor
AFTER COURSE
Certificate of completion
Own portfolio
Skills and knowledge practiced
Part of our art community
Which materials do you need
for the course?
- Watercolor sketchbook or paper. A5 or A4
- Waterproof ink pen
- Pencil, eraser
- Washi tape
- Watercolor brushes, size 6 and 3/8 inch (dagger ones)
Examples of Susan's works
Frequently asked questions
Contact us
For customer care:
info@artefactoschool.online
For collaborations:
miroslava.artefacto@gmail.com
Contact the founder:
miroslava.artefacto@gmail.com
Our working hours:
Monday — Friday
7 am — 6 pm Central European Time (CET)
Artefacto Learning Platform Limited
