Daily Observations: Drawing Objects from Life by Mou Saha

Beginner | 4 hours 36 min

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 - Chocolate08:20
Day 21 - Necklace11:10
Day 22 - Earrings07:40
Day 23 - Clothespin07:07
Day 24 - Cassette tape13:23
Day 25 - Heart chime08:28
Day 26 - Honeybear12:37
Day 27 - Bread tags07:08
Day 28 - Lightbulb09:45
Day 29 - Gourd04:47
Day 30 - Hedgehog13:35
Day 31 - Dinosaur07:32

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