Learn how to create a realistic strawberry using Luminance 6901™ coloured pencils alongside Meike De Vries, a Maison ambassador. Throughout this workshop, the artist shares her approach to realistic drawing and guides you step by step through the creation of your illustration.

Start by laying the foundations of your drawing before gradually building up the different layers of colour. Meike shows you how to layer shades, create subtle gradients and play with contrasts to give your subject volume and depth. You will also learn how to recreate the different textures of the strawberry, from the small details of its skin to the leaves and their varying shades of green.

Through her tips and detailed approach, Meike helps you observe your subject more closely and understand how each shade contributes to the final result. Suitable for all skill levels, this Creative Class is ideal for beginners looking to explore realistic drawing, as well as coloured pencil enthusiasts wishing to refine their skills in working with colour, textures and details.

Level:
Beginner

Equipment:
Paper - A4 format 250g/m²
Luminance 6901™ permanent colour pencils
HB Graphite pencil
Design eraser
Pencil sharpener

The Caran d'Ache material can be found on :
https://www.carandache.com/slq_locale/creative-class-realistic-strawberry-with-luminance-6901-s-1429.htm

Biography :
Eighteen-year-old Meike de Vries lives in what might be the smallest village in the north of the Netherlands but has always had the biggest dream of becoming a full-time artist. As she was in middle and high school when the COVID-19 quarantine started, she could fully focus on developing her art, while (kinda) listening to her online classes. As she is always one of the youngest among other artists, she has learned to love the materials we’ve all grown up with; colored pencils. With her pencils she hopes to inspire people by drawing the most lively pieces, full of colors and emotions.