Magpie Sketchbook: Collecting a Resource of Imagery

Have you ever wondered how a professional artist begins a piece of work? For Rebecca Ringquist, expert visual artist and designer of Dropcloth Samplers, it begins in the sketchbook. Known for her samplers as well as her textured, stitched drawings on fabric, her sketchbook serve as a collecting tool - a place to write down ideas and gather pictures and patterns - as she nurtures the layered imagery to create abstract autobiographical artworks. In this class, Rebecca cracks open her sketchbooks to show us her process and walks us through three exercises to dive deep into thoughtfully layered and textured creativity. Learn how to:

• Create background texture and negative space compositions
• Use printed fabric swatches to create repeat patterns
• Cut out shapes to spark new patterns
• Put your sketchbook to work towards future projects

What you'll get:

• Video lessons on how to develop a resource sketchbook
• 6 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
• Detailed supplies list 
• Step-by-step expert instruction from artist Rebecca Ringquist
• The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students