b Class Description

Master the art of drawing expressive, lifelike trees with this real-time pencil drawing class. In this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn how to capture the structure, flow, and lighting of a tree using both positive and negative drawing techniques—perfect for landscape artists looking to elevate their sketching skills.

This class is all about understanding natural form and light, without getting lost in the details.

🎨 During the Class You Will Learn:

🌞 How to quickly create a sunlit background – Add atmosphere and contrast using soft shading techniques.
🌳 How to draw realistic branches and trunks – Capture movement and dimension with natural contour lines.
🔄 How to create the illusion of the branches growing in different directions – Use structure and overlap to add realism.
✏️ How to draw leaves negatively – Learn how to lift highlights and carve shapes from the shadows.
👁️ How to suggest detail without actually drawing it – Work smarter by hinting at complexity with texture and light.
🌟 How to add a sunlit effect to the leaves – Use tonal contrast and pencil control to make the foliage glow.
And much more… – Including composition, edge softening, and managing light direction.

🧰 Tools for Success:

🎥 Real-Time Step-by-Step Video: Follow along with every pencil stroke fully explained and demonstrated.
📲 On-Demand Access: Learn at your own pace—pause, rewind, and revisit the lesson anytime.
📄 Downloadable Reference Materials: Includes the high-resolution image and sketching guides for your drawing.

🎯 Perfect for beginner to intermediate artists, this class focuses on natural forms and realistic lighting techniques that can be applied to any landscape drawing.

Bring your tree drawings to life—join now and learn how to sketch expressive, sunlit trees with confidence!

You Will Need

  • A4 / Letter Drawing Paper or Sketchbook
  • Set of Pencils (2H, HB, B, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B)
  • Kneadable Eraser
  • Soft Eraser
  • Tombow Mono Eraser
  • Soft Lint Free Cloth
  • Small Bristle Brush
  • Gelly Roll Pen
  • Make yourself a Blending Stump according to THESE instructions)