Hi, Iām David Morrison.
A contemporary realist artist and printmaker creating highly detailed colored pencil drawings inspired by the beauty and complexity of nature. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Iāve been exploring and teaching the art of observation for decades.
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Discover how you naturally approach realistic drawing. Take this short quiz to uncover your current artistic strengths, identify where you thrive, and find the learning path that will help you create more confident, lifelike colored pencil drawings.
Foundations and Mastery in Colored Pencil
Build your skills and deepen your understanding of realistic drawing with Foundations and Mastery in Colored Pencil. Through 8 thoughtfully designed modules, you'll explore the essential tools, techniques, and principles behind colored pencil art, from color theory and composition to light, texture, and accurate form.
Along the way, you'll strengthen your observational skills, develop a solid artistic foundation, and learn how to create richly detailed, lifelike drawings inspired by the beauty and complexity of nature.
Ready to bring nature to life, one pencil stroke at a time? šæāļø
At The End Of The Course You'll Be Able To:
Strengthen your ability to observe the natural world and translate what you see into richly detailed, realistic colored pencil drawings. Through guided lessons and hands-on practice, you'll develop a deeper understanding of color, light, texture, and form.
By mastering essential techniques and building strong observational skills, you'll gain the confidence to create artwork that captures both the beauty and complexity of nature with accuracy and expression.
Hi! I'mĀ DavidĀ Morrison
Iām a contemporary realist artist and printmaker based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born in Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1956, I received my MFA in Printmaking from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and later became Professor Emeritus at Indiana Universityās Herron School of Art and Design.
My work centers around hyperrealistic drawings of tree branches, trunks, buds, and berries - exploring both the beauty and fragility of nature. Iām fascinated by the cycles of growth, decay, disease and regeneration found in the natural world, and I aim to capture these moments with honesty rather than idealized perfection.
Through close observation and intense detail, my drawings isolate natural forms against white space, allowing viewers to slow down and reexamine the quiet complexity of nature.
Now, Iām sharing my process inĀ Foundations and Mastery in Colored Pencil, a course designed to help you build strong technical foundations, sharpen your observation skills, and create detailed and realistic drawings.
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David.
