The Open Sketchbook

An Online Studio Community for Artists Committed to Observation and Growth.

Led by artist and instructor Evan Kitson, The Open Sketchbook offers live online courses, workshops, critiques, and studio discussions for artists interested in structure, observation, materials, anatomy, and long-term artistic growth.

Wrap up the Summer with a Weekend Workshop

Join us for the first weekend in August and explore tonality through Grisaille! Recordings never expire!

Grisaille: Live Online Workshop (8/1 & 2)
Course
Create captivating grayscale artworks with depth and expression though the study of "Grisaille". Navigate tonal control, Warm/Cool layering, image design, media texture, and direct/indirect techniques in both drawing and painting!

$150

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Join the Virtual Studio

A Creative Online Community for Artists

The Virtual Studio
Bundle
Join the Virtual Studio! Join weekly Zoom hangouts, enjoy Still-Life Club Plus, and exclusive Podcast content. Connect, create, and grow alongside your studio mates!

$19 / month

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Not sure what to draw?

We have that covered

Still-Life Club
Course
Free monthly high-resolution still-life references photographed in my studio, plus video demonstrations exploring drawing materials, strategy, and working from image references.

Free

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An Online Studio Community for Artists Committed to Observation and Growth.

Wrap up the Summer with a Weekend Workshop

Grisaille: Live Online Workshop (8/1 & 2)

Join the Virtual Studio

The Virtual Studio

Not sure what to draw?

Still-Life Club

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