Illustration in Colored Pencil

Step #1

Study the work of Chloe Mickham

Notice how Mickham creates her surrealistic drawings by combining items that don't belong together in a very realistic style.

Step #2

Get Creative

Sketch out some ideas for your own surrealistic drawing. What can you combine together in an interesting way that would not normally belong together?

Step #4

Composition

Are you filling the frame? Did you leave too much empty space? Does the layout look nicer with the subject centered or off to the side? Do you need add or take away something to create balance?

Step #5

Create

Over the next 5-8 days create a surrealistic drawing. Choose subject matter that you are confident in and apply the skills that you have practiced with colored pencil. Shading and color blending will be very important as you try to achieve realism.

Step #6

Critique

As you near completion seek out a peer or Mrs. Wash to help you critique your piece and look for areas of improvement.

Step #7

Submit to ArtSonia

Turn this in under the heading: "Drawing- Surreal Illustration" Don't forget to include your artist statement with your submission

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