{"id":44253,"date":"2025-11-05T14:26:16","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T14:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/?page_id=44253"},"modified":"2025-11-18T22:20:58","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T22:20:58","slug":"mixed-media-lessons","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/mixed-media-lessons","title":{"rendered":"Mixed Media Lessons"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"padding:1% 2% 1% 2%; background-color:#242424;background-image:url('https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/mixed-media-header.jpg');\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\ntext-align:left;\nbackground-size:cover;\nmargin:auto;\nbackground-position: center center;\n  transition: all .1s linear;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"some-page-wrapper-sm\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"tagline\">\n<h1>Mixed Media Lessons<\/h1>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color:#ffffff;max-width:2000px; margin:auto; padding:0% 4% 6% 4%;\">\n<p><button id=\"filterToggle\" class=\"filter-toggle\"><br \/>\n    <span class=\"filter-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-sliders-h\"><\/i><\/span> Filter<br \/>\n  <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"filter\" id=\"filterMenu\">\n    <button class=\"btn current\" data-filter=\"GridCardContainer\">All<\/button><br \/>\n    <button class=\"btn\" data-filter=\"course\">Courses\/Classes<\/button><br \/>\n    <button class=\"btn\" data-filter=\"techniques\">Techniques<\/button><br \/>\n    <button class=\"btn\" data-filter=\"people\">People<\/button><br \/>\n    <button class=\"btn\" data-filter=\"landscape\">Landscape<\/button><br \/>\n    <button class=\"btn\" data-filter=\"animals\">Animals<\/button><br \/>\n    <button class=\"btn\" data-filter=\"still\">Still Life<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n<section class=\"fluid GridContainer\" id=\"Lessons\">\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques landscape course still animals people\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/creative-mixed-media\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin:0px;\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/creative-mixed-media-course-thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Creative Mixed Media Course\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"coursetab\"><span>Course<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nCreative Mixed Media<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">This engaging course guides you through the process of combining various art mediums to create expressive artworks. You'll explore techniques such as creating harmony between mediums, incorporating text into paintings, photo transfers, polymer clay painting, altered books, assemblage sculpture, and artist trading cards.\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>2 hrs<i class=\"fas fa-book\" style=\"margin-right:8px;margin-left:12px;\"><\/i>10 eBooks<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques course still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/colored-pencils-plus\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin:0px;\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/colored-pencils-plus-course-thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Colored Pencils Plus Course\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"coursetab\"><span>Course<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Intermediate<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nColored Pencils PLUS<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Unlock the full potential of colored pencils by combining them with various art media in this comprehensive course. You'll learn to integrate colored pencils with watercolor, Posca markers, alcohol-based markers, and ink washes.\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>4 hrs<i class=\"fas fa-book\" style=\"margin-right:8px;margin-left:12px;\"><\/i>4 eBooks<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques course still people landscape\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/line-and-wash\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin:0px;\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Line-and-wash-course-thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Line and Wash Course\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"coursetab\"><span>Course<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nLine and Wash Course<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Explore the dynamic fusion of pen and ink with watercolor in this comprehensive course designed for beginners and intermediate artists. You'll learn essential techniques for balancing detailed line work with expressive watercolor washes.\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>3 hrs<i class=\"fas fa-book\" style=\"margin-right:8px;margin-left:12px;\"><\/i>11 eBooks<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect landscape course techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/line-and-wash-boat-on-water\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Line-Wash-Boat-on-Water-800.jpg\" alt=\"Line and Wash Boat - Lesson Series\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"classtab\"><span>Class<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Intermediate<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">Line and Wash - Boat on the Water<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">This class guides you through the process of creating a detailed line and wash artwork of a boat on the water using pen and ink and watercolor. You'll start by drawing the contours of the boat and progress through various stages, including applying pen and ink for detailed line work, layering watercolor washes for depth, and refining details such as the boat's hull, dock, and reflections.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>10 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect landscape course techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/line-and-wash-train\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Line-wash-train-lesson-series-400.jpg\" alt=\"Line and Wash - Train Lesson Series\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"classtab\"><span>Class<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nTrain with Pen and Ink and Watercolor<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">This class guides you through creating a dynamic train scene using line and wash techniques. Starting with a detailed pen drawing, you'll learn to build depth, perspective, and texture using watercolor washes applied over the ink outlines.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>7 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect animals course techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/scratchboard-bee\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Scratchboard-Bee-800.jpg\" alt=\"Bee with Scratchboard\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"classtab\"><span>Class<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nBee with Scratchboard<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Dive into the art of scratchboard. You'll learn to create a lifelike bee by removing ink from a scratchboard panel, revealing the white surface beneath. The course covers essential techniques such as layering, texturing, and detailing to capture the intricate features of the bee.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>9.5 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/acrylictransfer.html\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/howtocreateanacrylictransfer.jpg\" alt=\"How to create an acrylic transfer\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nAcrylic Transfers<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to create acrylic transfers in this free painting lesson video.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>6 min 50 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-realistic-cherries-with-markers-and-colored-pencils\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/how-to-draw-cherries-lesson.jpg\" alt=\"How to Draw Cherries\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nHow to Draw Cherries<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to create a realistic drawing of cherries with markers and colored pencils.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>18 min 54 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect animals techniques course\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/colored-pencils-and-markers-frog\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/colored-pencils-markers-frog-small.jpg\" alt=\"Markers and colored pencils frog\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"classtab\"><span>Class<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Intermediate<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nFrog with Markers and Colored Pencils<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">This class guides you through the process of creating a realistic drawing of a frog using alcohol-based markers and colored pencils. The class begins with sketching the contours of the frog using a graphite pencil, followed by an underpainting with alcohol-based markers to establish base colors. Subsequent lessons focus on layering colored pencils to build depth and detail, culminating in the addition of a cast shadow to ground the subject.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>9 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/colored-pencil-marker-candy.html\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/ColoredPencilCandyLesson.jpg\" alt=\"Colored Pencils and Markers Candy\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nColored Pencils and Markers - Candy<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Combine colored pencils and markers to create a realistic drawing of a piece of candy.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>14 min 44 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect still techniques course\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/markers-and-colored-pencils\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/markersandcoloredpencilsorangeslesson.jpg\" alt=\"Markers and Colored Pencil Mixed Media Lesson\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"classtab\"><span>Class<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Intermediate<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nBlood Oranges with Markers and Colored Pencils<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">This class guides you through the process of creating a realistic drawing of blood oranges using markers and colored pencils. You'll begin with a light graphite sketch to lay out the composition, followed by an underpainting created with alcohol-based markers. Subsequent lessons focus on adding details and depth with colored pencils over the marker underpainting.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>5 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect still techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/draw-with-markers-colored-pencils.html\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/howtodrawwithmarkerscoloredpencilslesson.jpg\" alt=\"How to draw with markers and colored pencils\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nHow to Draw with Markers and Colored Pencils<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to combine markers and colored pencils to create a realistic drawing of a glass of soda.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>13 min 50 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/creative-mixed-media-creating-harmony\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/mixedmediaharmony.jpg\" alt=\"Creating Harmony in Mixed Media Art\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nCreative Mixed Media - Creating Harmony<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn strategies for creating harmony in mixed media artworks in this course module from &quot;Creative Mixed Media&quot;.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>16 min 29 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques course people\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/portrait-drawing-the-smart-way\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin:0px;\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Portrait-Drawing-the-Smart-Way-Course-thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait Drawing The Smart Way Course\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"coursetab\"><span>Course<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nPortrait Drawing The Smart Way<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Master accurate, realistic portraits with confidence in Portrait Drawing The Smart Way. This detailed course guides beginner and intermediate artists through 19 video lessons covering the skull, facial proportions, planes of the face, eyes, noses, mouths, ears, hair, grid and triangular methods for portrait construction.\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>5 hrs<i class=\"fas fa-book\" style=\"margin-right:8px;margin-left:12px;\"><\/i>18 eBooks<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect still techniques course\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/mastering-metal-with-graphite-and-white-charcoal\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Mastering-Metal-Graphite-White-Charcoal-800.jpg\" alt=\"Mastering Metal with Graphite and White Charcoal\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"coursetab\"><span>Course<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nMastering Metal with Graphite and White Charcoal<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">This concise course focuses on rendering the reflective qualities of metal using graphite and white charcoal on toned gray paper. The series begins with establishing contours and progresses through detailed stages, including rendering the teapot's top, spout, upper and lower body, and finally, the handle and cast shadow. Emphasis is placed on achieving realistic highlights and depth through layering techniques.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>50 min<i class=\"fas fa-book\" style=\"margin-right:8px;margin-left:12px;\"><\/i>1 eBook<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect still techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/colored-pencils-plus-watercolor-and-colored-pencils\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Colored-Pencils-Plus-Watercolor-Colored-Pencils-800.jpg\" alt=\"Drawing Distortion\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nColored Pencils Plus - Module 1: Watercolor and Colored Pencils<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Combine watercolor with colored pencils to create a still life image.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>9 min 45 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/colored-pencils-plus-posca-markers-and-colored-pencils\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Posca-Markers-Colored-Pencils-800.jpg\" alt=\"Colored Pencils Plus - Posca Markers and Colored Pencils\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nColored Pencils Plus - Module 2: Posca Markers and Colored Pencils<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Combine Posca markers with colored pencils to create a still life image.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>46 min<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/colored-pencils-plus-markers-and-colored-pencils\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Colored-Pencils-Plus-Markers-Colored-Pencils.jpg\" alt=\"Colored Pencils Plus - Markers and Colored Pencils\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nColored Pencils Plus - Module 3: Markers and Colored Pencils<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Combine alcohol-based markers with colored pencils to create a still life image of strawberries.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>1 hr 1 min 24 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect still techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/colored-pencils-plus-ink-with-colored-pencils\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Colored-Pencils-Plus-Ink-wiht-Colored-Pencils.jpg\" alt=\"Ink with Colored Pencils\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">Colored Pencils Plus - Module 4: Ink and Colored Pencils<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Combine ink with colored pencils to create a still life drawing of blueberries.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>52 min 15 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/realistic-drawing-with-colored-pencils-and-markers\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/realistic-drawing-with-colored-pencils-markers-800.jpg\" alt=\"Colored Pencil Lesson - Realistic Drawing with Colored Pencils and Markers\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nRealistic Drawing with Colored Pencils and Markers<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to draw a candy bar with markers and colored pencils.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>56 min 40 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/plaster-relief-sculpture\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Plaster-relief-sculpture-lesson-400.jpg\" alt=\"Plaster Relief Sculpture\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Post<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nPlaster Relief Sculpture<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Use found objects to create a plaster relief sculpture.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"fas fa-shoe-prints\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>Step by Step<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/timed-drawing-exercise-monoprint\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/how-to-create-a-monoprint-800.jpg\" alt=\"How to Create a Monoprint\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nHow to Create a Monoprint<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">In this timed exercise, we take a look at creating a monotype or monoprint using oil based ink and regular drawing paper.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>1 hr 0 min 4 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques animals\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/creative-mixed-media-playful-photo-transfers\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/mixedmediadogportraitlesson.jpg\" alt=\"Playful Photo Transfers - Mixed Media Lesson\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nCreative Mixed Media - Playful Photo Transfers<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to create a playful and whimsical mixed media work that incorporates a photo transfer and captures the personality of the subject.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>9 min 59 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques people\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/creative-mixed-media-collage\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/mixedmediacollage.jpg\" alt=\"Mixed Media Collage Lesson\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nCreative Mixed Media - Collage<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to create a collage from a challenging paper source in this course module which includes a video and an ebook.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>11 min 59 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/creative-mixed-media-assemblage\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/mixedmediaassemblage.jpg\" alt=\"Mixed Media Assemblage Sculpture\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nCreative Mixed Media - Assemblage Sculpture<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Combine found objects and assemble them to create a unique sculpture in this course module that includes a video and an ebook.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>9 min 29 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques people\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/creative-mixed-media-polymer-clay-painting\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/mixedmediapolymerclayportrait.jpg\" alt=\"Polymer Clay Painting\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nCreative Mixed Media - Polymer Clay Painting<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Create a painting using polymer clay in this lesson that includes a video and an ebook.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>14 min 35 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques animals\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/creative-mixed-media-altered-books\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/alteredbookslesson.jpg\" alt=\"Altered Book Lesson\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nCreative Mixed Media - Altered Books<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Create a sculpture that appears to be leaving the pages of a book in this course module that includes a&nbsp;video an&nbsp;ebook.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>12 min 11 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques people animals still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/creative-mixed-media-artist-trading-cards\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/artisttradingcardslesson.jpg\" alt=\"Artist trading cards\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nCreative Mixed Media - Artist Trading Cards<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Create three different artist trading cards each with their own unique style and combination of media.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>12 min 43 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/line-and-wash-introduction-and-materials\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/line-wash-introduction-materials.jpg\" alt=\"Line and wash materials and tools\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nLine and Wash - Introduction and Materials<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">An introduction to Line and Wash video course.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>4 min 50 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/line-and-wash-balance\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/line-wash-balance.jpg\" alt=\"Line and wash balance\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nLine and Wash - Balance<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">How to find balance between pen and ink and watercolor.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>19 min 5 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/line-and-wash-two-approaches\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/line-wash-two-approaches.jpg\" alt=\"Line and wash two approaches\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nLine and Wash - Two Approaches<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Two approaches to creating a line and wash image.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>24 min 53 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/reliefprinting.html\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/reliefprintmakinglesson.jpg\" alt=\"Block Printing Lesson\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nRelief Printmaking<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to&nbsp;create linoleum relief prints (linocuts) in this  lesson.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>12 min 8 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques landscape\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/reduction-printmaking-with-linoleum\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Reduction-Printmakingsmall.jpg\" alt=\"Reduction Printmaking with Linoleum\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Post<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nReduction Printmaking with Linoleum<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Create a reduction relief print.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"fas fa-shoe-prints\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>Step by Step<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/carving-clay\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Carving-Clay-Non-Objective-Sculpture-small.jpg\" alt=\"Carving Clay\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Post<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nCarving Clay<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Create a non-objective clay sculpture by carving.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"fas fa-shoe-prints\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>Step by Step<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques landscape\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/low-relief-sculpture\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/LowReliefSculpturesmall.jpg\" alt=\"Low Relief Sculpture\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Post<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nLow Relief Sculpture<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to create a low relief sculpture with cardboard.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"fas fa-shoe-prints\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>Step by Step<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques people\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/monotype.html\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/howtocreateamonotype.jpg\" alt=\"How to create a Monotype\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Post<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nHow to Create a Monotype<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to create a Monotype in this lesson.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"fas fa-shoe-prints\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>Step by Step<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect people techniques course\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/the-art-of-distortion\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Distortion-pen-ink-800.jpg\" alt=\"Drawing Distortion\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"classtab\"><span>Class<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Intermediate<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nThe Art of Distortion<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Explore the fascinating world of distorted perspectives in this class. Using a specially designed grid and grayscale markers, you'll learn to create drawings that mimic the visual effects of a convex mirror.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>10 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect people\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/gettin-sketchy-season-6\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/gettin-sketchy-season-6.jpg\" alt=\"Gettin' Sketchy - Season 6\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nGettin' Sketchy - Season 6<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to draw and have some fun. Subjects in this season include facial features, animals, a tractor, and an avocado.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>11 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect people\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/line-and-wash-portraiture-part-1\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/line-wash-portraiture-part-1.jpg\" alt=\"Line and wash portrait drawing\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nLine and Wash - Portrait Part 1<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Part 1 of a series on creating a portrait with line and wash. In part 1, we develop the pen and ink drawing.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>17 min 34 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect people\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/line-and-wash-portraiture-part-2\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/LineandWashPortraiturePart2.jpg\" alt=\"Line and wash portrait part 2\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nLine and Wash - Portrait Part 2<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Part 2 of a series on creating a portrait with line and wash. In part 2, we complete the image with watercolor washes.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>10 min 53 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect people\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/creative-mixed-media-expressive-portrait-part-one\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/mixedmediaportraitlesson.jpg\" alt=\"Expressive Portrait Lesson - Mixed Media\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nCreative Mixed Media - Expressive Portrait<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to incorporate text in a mixed media work that uses acrylic paints, a photo transfer, and gouache. Two course modules from &quot;Creative Mixed Media&quot;.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>14 min 41 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect people\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/mixed-media-portrait.html\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/mixedmediaportraitlesson.jpg\" alt=\"Mixed media portrait lesson\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nMixed Media Portrait<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Combine watercolor and pen and ink to create an expressive mixed media portrait.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>15 min 51 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect landscape\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/gettin-sketchy-season-12\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/gettin-sketchy-season-12-800.jpg\" alt=\"Gettin' Sketchy - Season 12\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nGettin' Sketchy - Season 12<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to draw 10 different subjects with a variety of media.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>11 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect landscape\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/ink-and-watercolor-line-and-wash-old-boat\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/line-wash-pen-ink-watercolor-old-boat-lesson.jpg\" alt=\"Ink and Watercolor - Old Boat\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Intermediate<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nInk and Watercolor - Old Boat<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Combine ink and watercolor to create a painting of an old boat.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>42 min 47 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect landscape\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/line-and-wash-landscape-part-1\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/LineandWash-8.jpg\" alt=\"Line and Wash Landscape Lesson Part 1\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nLine and Wash Landscape Part 1<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Part 1 of a series on creating a landscape with line and wash. In part 1, we develop the ink drawing with bottled ink and a nylon brush.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>7 min 46 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect landscape\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/line-and-wash-landscape-part-2\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/lineandwash-9.jpg\" alt=\"Line and Wash Landscape Lesson Part 2\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nLine and Wash Landscape Part 2<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Part 2 of a series on creating a landscape with line and wash. In part 2, we complete the image with watercolor washes.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>13 min 52 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect landscape\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/mixed-media-quick-sketch-sailboats\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/experiment-with-mixed-media-lesson.jpg\" alt=\"Mixed media sailboat painting\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nMixed Media - Sailboats<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Combine ink, watercolor, gouache, and colored pencils to create a mixed media painting of sailboats.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>22 min 52 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect landscape still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-a-leaf-with-watercolor-and-colored-pencils\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/How-to-draw-a-leaf-mixed-mediasmall.jpg\" alt=\"How to Draw a Leaf with Watercolor and Colored Pencils\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Post<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nHow to Draw a Leaf with Watercolor and Colored Pencils<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to draw a realistic leaf by combining watercolor and colored pencils.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"fas fa-shoe-prints\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>Step by Step<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect landscape\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/line-and-wash-lighthouse-ink-watercolor.html\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/LinaeandWashLighthouseLesson.jpg\" alt=\"Line and wash lighthouse lesson\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nLine and Wash Lighthouse<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Combine pen and ink with watercolor applications to develop a landscape that features a lighthouse.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>15 min 15 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques course still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/the-watercolor-workshop\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin:0px;\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-watercolor-workshop-course-thumb.jpg\" alt=\"The Watercolor Workshop Course\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"coursetab\"><span>Course<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nThe Watercolor Workshop<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">This comprehensive course is designed for beginner and intermediate artists seeking to master watercolor painting, covering basic materials, tools, and surfaces for watercolor painting, application techniques and color mixing.\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>4 hrs<i class=\"fas fa-book\" style=\"margin-right:8px;margin-left:12px;\"><\/i>18 eBooks<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect landscape course\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/line-and-wash-lesson-series\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/lineandwashlessonserieslink.jpg\" alt=\"Line and wash live lesson series\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"classtab\"><span>Class<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nCityscape with Line and Wash<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">This class guides you through the elegant combination of pen & ink with watercolor washes. Beginning with a loose graphite sketch to establish composition, you\u2019ll then layer sharp ink lines to define forms and textures, followed by translucent watercolor washes to build depth and atmosphere. The course emphasizes balancing the precision of ink with the fluid expressiveness of watercolor, offering an accessible yet sophisticated approach to hybrid drawing and painting.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>4 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect landscape\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/line-and-wash-landscape-lesson.html\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/lineandwashbarnlesson.jpg\" alt=\"Line and wash landscape lesson\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nOld Barn with Line and Wash<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to combine pen and ink line applications with watercolor washes to create a landscape sketch.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>12 min 55 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect landscape still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/the-watercolor-workshop-mixing-media-part-1\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/watercolorcoursemixingmedia.jpg\" alt=\"Mixing media with watercolor part 1\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nThe Watercolor Workshop - Mixing Media Part 1<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Part one of a two-part series on mixing media with watercolor applications. Initial washes of color are applied.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>14 min 48 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect landscape\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/the-watercolor-workshop-mixing-media-part-2\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/watercolorcoursemixingmedia.jpg\" alt=\"Mixing media with watercolor part 2\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nThe Watercolor Workshop - Mixing Media Part 2<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Part two of a two-part series on mixing media with watercolor applications. Pen and ink, pastel, and pastel pencil are applied over the watercolor painting.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>12 min 8 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect landscape\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/sketch-a-boat-on-the-water\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/sketchboatonwater800small.jpg\" alt=\"Sketch a Boat on the Water with Pastels and Colored Pencils\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nSketch a Boat on the Water with Pastels and Colored Pencils<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Create a quick sketch of a boat on the water in just 30 minutes - more or less.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>54 min 4 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques course still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/the-colored-pencil-course\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin:0px;\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-colored-pencil-course-thumb.jpg\" alt=\"The Colored Pencil Course\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"coursetab\"><span>Course<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nThe Colored Pencil Course<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Designed for beginners and intermediate artists, you'll learn essential techniques such as layering, burnishing, creating underpaintings, and applying color theory to produce professional-quality colored pencil drawings.\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>5 hrs<i class=\"fas fa-book\" style=\"margin-right:8px;margin-left:12px;\"><\/i>24 eBooks<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect animals landscape still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/gettin-sketchy-season-8\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/800-gettin-sketchy-season-9-review.jpg\" alt=\"Gettin' Sketchy - Season 8\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nGettin' Sketchy - Season 8<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Drawings include animals, still life, vehicles and landscape.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>11 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect animals\" href=\" https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-an-iguana-with-pen-and-ink\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pen-ink-drawing-iquana-800.jpg\" alt=\"How to Draw an Iguana with Pen and Ink\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nHow to Draw an Iguana with Pen and Ink<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Draw an Iguana with pen and ink in preparation for adding watercolor.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>18 min 55 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect animals\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/painting-an-iguana-with-watercolor\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/watercolor-painting-iguana-lesson-800.jpg\" alt=\"How to Paint an Iguana with Watercolor\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nHow to Paint an Iguana with Watercolor<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Add watercolor washes to develop color over a pen and ink drawing.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>23 min 18 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect animals\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/line-and-wash-drawing-of-a-ladybug-timed-drawing-exercise\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ladybug-pen-ink-watercolor-lesson.jpg\" alt=\"Ladybug with Watercolor and Pen and Ink\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nLadybug with Watercolor and Pen and Ink<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Draw and paint a ladybug with watercolor and pen and ink in this timed drawing exercise.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>1 hr 6 min 45 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect animals\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/easy-line-and-wash-lesson-for-beginners\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Easy-line-wash-watercolor-pen-800.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Line and Wash Lesson For Beginners\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nEasy Line and Wash Lesson For Beginners<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Combine ink and watercolor to create a painting of a cow in a field.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>25 min 58 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect animals\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-a-flamingo-with-watercolor-and-colored-pencils\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/flamingo-drawing-with-watercolor-colored-pencils.jpg\" alt=\"How to Draw a Flamingo with Watercolor and Colored Pencils\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Post<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nHow to Draw a Flamingo with Watercolor and Colored Pencils<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Combine watercolor and colored pencils to create a drawing of a flamingo in this step by step lesson.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"fas fa-shoe-prints\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>Step by Step<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect animals\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/cow-in-a-field-pen-and-ink-with-watercolor\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/how-to-draw-paint-cow-watercolor-ink.jpg\" alt=\"Ink and Watercolor - Cow in a field\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nCow with Pen and Ink and Watercolor<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Combine ink and watercolor to create a painting of a cow in a field.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>24 min 38 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect animals\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/pen-and-watercolor-wash-seagull\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/pen-watercolor-seagull-800.jpg\" alt=\"Pen and Watercolor - Seagull\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nPen and Watercolor - Seagull<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Create a colorful painting of a seagull with pen and watercolor.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>23 min 24 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect animals\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/watercolor-pencils-and-a-pen-drawing-a-stag-beetle\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/how-to-draw-a-stag-beetle-small.jpg\" alt=\"How to draw a stag beetle - Mixed Media Lesson\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Post<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nHow to Draw a Stag Beetle<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to combine watercolor, watercolor pencils and ink to draw a stag beetle in this step by step mixed media lesson.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"fas fa-shoe-prints\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>Step by Step<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect animals\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/line-wash-pen-watercolor-octopus.html\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/lineandwashoctopuslesson.jpg\" alt=\"Line and Wash Combine Pen and Ink and Watercolor\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nLine and Wash - Octopus<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to combine pen and ink applications with watercolor washes to create a line and wash drawing of an octopus.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>13 min 18 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect animals\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/draw-a-fish-pen-ink-digital-painting\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/addcolordigitalartsmall.jpg\" alt=\"Digitally Add Color to a Pen and Ink Drawing\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Post<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nDigitally Add Color to a Pen and Ink Drawing<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to add color to a pen and ink drawing with Photoshop.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"fas fa-shoe-prints\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>Step by Step<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect animals\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/mixed-media-drawing-lesson-great-white-shark.html\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/mixedmediadrawinglessongreatwhiteshark.jpg\" alt=\"Mixed Media Drawing Lesson - Great White Shark\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Intermediate<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nMixed Media Drawing Lesson - Great White Shark<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Combine a variety of black and white drawing media to create a realistic drawing of a Great White shark.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>20 min 55 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect animals techniques course\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/scratchboard-series-cat\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/scratchboardlessonseries.jpg\" alt=\"Scratchboard Lesson - Cat\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"classtab\"><span>Class<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nCat with Scratchboard<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">This class begins with an introduction to scratchboard, covering the thought process and tools used by artists. Subsequent lessons walk you through the entire process of scratching away ink to reveal a representational image of a cat.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>4 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect animals\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/crayonetchingdemo.html\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/crayonetchinglesson.jpg\" alt=\"Crayon etching lesson\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nCrayon Etching<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn the process of crayon etching\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>7 min 11 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect animals techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/how-to-draw-beetle-mixed-media.html\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/howtodrawabeetlemixedmedialesson.jpg\" alt=\"Beetle Illustration with colored pencils and markers\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nBeetle Illustration with Colored Pencils and Markers<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Use colored pencils and markers to create an illustration of a beetle in this lesson.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>15 min 51 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect animals techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/drawing-tiny.html\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/howtocreateatinydrawingwithcoloredpencils.jpg\" alt=\"Drawing Tiny of a Bee with Colored Pencils\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nCreate a Super Tiny Drawing<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how creating a tiny drawing can have a huge impact on your drawing skill and mastery of the medium.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>10 min 22 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect still people\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/gettin-sketchy-season-10\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gettin-sketchy-season-10-800.jpg\" alt=\"Gettin' Sketchy - Season 10\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nGettin' Sketchy - Season 10<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Timed drawings in the style of artists from the past.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>11 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect still people\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/gettin-sketchy-season-9\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gettin-sketchy-season-9-800.jpg\" alt=\"Gettin' Sketchy - Season 9\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nGettin' Sketchy - Season 9<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Timed drawings based on creative prompts.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>11 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect still animals\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/gettin-sketchy-season-7\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/gettin-sketchy-season-7.jpg\" alt=\"Gettin' Sketchy - Season 7\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nGettin' Sketchy - Season 7<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Drawings include animals, landscape, portraiture, still life, vehicles and architecture.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>11 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/gettin-sketchy-season-5\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/gettin-sketchy-review-season-5-800.jpg\" alt=\"Gettin' Sketchy - Season 5\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nGettin' Sketchy - Season 5<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to draw and have some fun. Subjects in this season include landscapes and still life.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>11 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/line-and-wash-still-life-part-2\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/LineandWashStillLifePart2400.jpg\" alt=\"Line and wash still life part 2\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nLine and Wash - Still Life - Part 2<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Add watercolor washes to a pen and ink drawing of a still life.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>19 min 11 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect still techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/the-colored-pencil-course-watercolor-and-colored-pencils-part-1\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/combinewatercolorandcoloredpencilslessonseries.jpg\" alt=\"How to combine watercolor and colored pencils - Course Module Part 1\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nColored Pencil Course - Watercolor and Colored Pencils - Part 1<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to combine watercolor with colored pencils in this first part of a two-part series.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>15 min 3 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect still techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/the-colored-pencil-course-watercolor-and-colored-pencils-part-2\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/combinewatercolorandcoloredpencilslessonseries.jpg\" alt=\"How to combine watercolor and colored pencils - 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