Markers. Lesson 4. Composition. Theme postcards. Copy

In this lesson you will learn the followings:

  • Composition. Framing.
  • Fonts. Lettering. Stamping.
  • Christmas Postcard.

You will do a few practical exercises:

  • Fonts
  • Exercise: Christmas envelope

Homework:

  • exercise: Jungle Bells
  • exercise: Christmas Wreath

What to do before

For classwork:

  • Please print and transfer the reference image to your paper: template “Christmas Envelope”;
  • Please make ready 2-3 sheets of paper for practicing exercises;

For homework :

  • Please print and transfer the reference image to your paper: templates “Jingle Bells” and “Christmas Wreath”

How to transfer the image:

1. Print it in black/white

2. Hang the printed image on a big sunny window or use a light table

3. Tape or alight the paper over the printed image

4. Trace the image using a marker 0.5 mm (or MUJI pen 0.38mm)

What to do before

Please print the template and transfer the image to your paper

How to transfer the image:

1. Print it in black/white.

2. Hang the printed image on a big sunny window

3. Tape the paper over the printed image

4. Trace the image using a marker 0.5 mm (or MUJI pen 0.38mm)

Video tutorial

Please watch the videos first, and then practice your paintings. Do it as many times as you want.

When done, choose the best result. Take a good photo of your work.
Make sure you take a photo during day hours with diffused light to avoid shadows.
Please ensure your images are cropped to show only the painting.
Do not include mats, frames or backgrounds of any kind.

Upload your result in the window below under COURSE CONTENT.
The file can not be deleted by you once it uploaded.


Thank you!

Part 1. Lettering

Duration 21 m

Part 2. Christmas Envelope

Duration 57 m

Part 3. Jingle Bells

Duration 48 m

Part 4. Christmas Wreath

Duration 44 m
The colour chart for drawing Christmas Wreath

Student work:

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