Daily Observations: Drawing Objects from Life by Mou Saha

Beginner | 2 hours

Taught by Mou Saha

Use items from nature, treasured trinkets and even office supplies as inspiration as you sketch, draw, and paint during this Daily Practice. Designer and Faber-Castell creative Mou Saha walks you through observing a common object before sketching, painting, and finishing your illustration with hand-lettering. Mou's gentle guidance supports creative exploration and her thoughtful attention to detail builds both confidence and skill.

Learn how to:

Sketch 3D objects in pencil
Use pen to outline and add details
Create depth and dimension with watercolor
Use block lettering to embellish an illustration

What you'll get:

Easy-to-follow video lessons on how to make daily illustrations using pens and watercolor
31 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supply list
Step-by-step instructions by artist Mou Saha
The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students

Chapters

Daily Observations: Drawing Objects from Life
Overview00:50
Materials01:13
Day 1 - Feather06:50
Day 2 - Leaf05:35
Day 3 - Pinecone06:56
Day 4 - Shells09:55
Day 5 - Driftwood06:54
Day 6 - Binder clip06:55
Day 7 - Paint tube10:46
Day 8 - Embroidery floss06:53
Day 9 - Date stamp10:30
Day 10 - Scissors 08:30
Day 11 - Key fob07:45
Day 12 - Paper knife11:48
Day 13 - Green fawn10:32
Day 14 - Hair clips08:58
Day 15 - Noisemaker07:37
Day 16 - Coin purse10:01
Day 17 - Badge09:20
Day 18 - Finger puppet06:07
Day 19 - Sunglasses10:40
Day 20 - Chocolate00:00
Day 21 - Necklace00:00
Day 22 - Earrings00:00
Day 23 - Clothespin00:00
Day 24 - Cassette tape00:00
Day 25 - Heart chime00:00
Day 26 - Honeybear00:00
Day 27 - Bread tags00:00
Day 28 - Lightbulb00:00
Day 29 - Gourd00:00
Day 30 - Hedgehog00:00
Day 31 - Dinosaur00:00

Materials

Here’s what you’ll need:

Assortment of watercolor paints
Water container
A variety of brushes; Mou uses a 3/4" flat plaid brush, #4 round brush, #2 round brush
Permanant pens such as Faber Castell PITT artist pen in XS and S
HB pencils and sharpener
Kneaded eraser
White gel pen
140 lb cold press watercolor paper cut to 6 x 9" or watercolor sketchbook