Creative Marker Sketchbook Marathon with Anastasia Lemurka
For 5 days, we’ll turn your sketchbook into a fun journal using markers
Material: markers
Number of paintings: 5
Duration: 11 hours
Access: lifetime
What you'll draw during the marathon
Day 1
Let's draw a delicious khachapuri
In this lesson, you will:
- you’ll get to try your hand at food illustration;
- you’ll work with different shapes and learn how to create volume on them;
- you’ll show different textures using markers;
- you’ll find out what’s special about working with color in food illustration;
- you’ll practice creating shadows on white.
Day 2
Let's draw a white crocus flower
In this lesson, you will:
- learn how to use a liner brush to create crisp outlines;
- learn how to create different shades of green using just a few green markers;
- you’ll find out how to create soft shadows on white petals;
- you’ll play around with a “torn” background effect.
Day 3
Let's draw blueberry pancakes
In this lesson, you will:
- you’ll work on building clear shapes for your objects;
- you’ll create volume and texture for the metal;
- you’ll practice creating shadows and volume in food illustration;
- Add the finishing touches with some white materials to make your illustration look livelier and more three-dimensional.
Day 4
Let's draw a red tulip bouquet
In this lesson, you will:
- you’ll work with a colored outline;
- you’ll create smooth color transitions on the petals and leaves;
- add some unexpected colors to your drawing that will really work in favor of your story;
- you’ll practice making a solid wash for the background;
- add some texture and shine using a white pencil.
Day 5
Let's draw a wild clover study
In this lesson, you will:
- you’ll draw a piece with lots of details;
- you’ll play around with warm and cool colors in a botanical sketch;
- You'll practice the steps for creating a large piece using just one subject.
Join all five broadcasts to unlock an extra bonus lesson, «Berries»!
In this lesson, you will:
- you’ll quickly sketch the outlines of a bunch of objects;
- you’ll try working with outlines in different colors all in one piece;
- you’ll work on the volume and texture of round objects.
The marathon is hosted by Anastasia Lemurka
I’ve been teaching marker drawing since 2016- I regularly run workshops and in-person classes with my students, including 6 intensives and workshops in Riga.
- I’ve recorded 4 full online courses on drawing with markers
- Took third place in the Sketch battle 2021 organized by Sketchmarker
- In 2016, I took part in the very first Sketchfest exhibition
- Graduated from the Institute of Business and Law (Moscow) with a degree in Advertising Design
Anastasia’s artworks
Artworks by marathon participants
What materials we will use to draw in the marathon
1.Notebook Maxgoodz Classic White A5.
2.Colored pencils Faber-Castell Polychromos: 187 Burnt Ochre, 133 Magenta, 263 Mortuum Violet, 157 Dark Indigo.
3.White pencil Prismacolor Premier PC938.
4.White gel pen Sakura Gelly Roll 10.
5.Kneaded eraser Faber-Castell.
6.Alcohol markers and blender Copic.
1.Notebook Eksmo «For Artistic Ideas» (Territory of Creativity).
2.Colored pencil Faber-Castell Polychromos 263 Mortuum Violet.
3.White pencil Faber-Castell Polychromos.
4.White gel pen Sakura Gelly Roll 10.
5.Alcohol markers Sketchmarker, blender – optional.
Sign up for the marathon:
Marathon Unlimited
Get +45 marathons with +193 paintings and watch them at your convenience
- Number of marathons: 45
- Number of paintings: 193
- Access: 1 year unlimited
per marathon
Subscribe to Marathon UnlimitedAnnual payment 119.88 $
