Yes, this is digital, my workflow isn’t designed for this type of coloring so I couldn’t get it better in the short time but at least it was a good exercise.
Thank you for sharing, Lydia! I love seeing your work pop up in the feed and I love that you added the color and the glass for some delicious lemonade!
Thank you for sharing your work, Christal! I love the proportions and the way your nestled both the sliced and whole lemon into the leaves…it makes your sketch feel safe and comforting!
Sevket
4 months ago
It was a really good session as it relaxes without the pressure of doing something very well.
Hi Sevket! Isn’t it amazing how relaxing these drawing sessions are? I am always surprised too, that when the pressure is removed, how we all rise to the occasion and produce some incredible art! You have created a nice piece today! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for sharing, Cathy! I agree with Shulamit-your sketch brings such a relaxing vibe with the subtle use of colors. I’m glad you took the break to join us and create this piece of art!
Wasn’t today’s session great, Karina? And your lemons are too! The texture you added and the subtle highlights make them look so realistic-I feel like I can reach out and grab them!
I had a great time thank you, it’s been so ling since I drew, I knew I was in safe hands coming back to your session. Lovely way to chill on a sunday evening.
Igor-welcome back! It was nice seeing you again for today’s session. Your lemons look amazing and even if you didn’t have time to finish you can always add to your work later today and upload again!
Welcome, Sarah! We are so glad that you joined us today for the first time and hope to see you again in the future! Drawing definitely has a way of relaxing us, doesn’t it?
I’m so glad you find the Draw your Stress Away session relaxing, Katy! I would say for a novice you are doing amazing! Was there any part of today’s session that you found particularly relaxing?
Yay! I see them now, Patty! They are beautiful! How did you select the colors that you used? I’m curious specifically which colors you used on the leaves-every time I try to use colored pencil things don’t turn out looking realistic, but yours looks perfect!
Rhiannon
4 months ago
This was my first session and I loved it! Really good pace, great instructions, really relaxing 😌
Welcome Rhiannon! We are so glad you joined us today and thank you for sharing your drawing! It’s beautiful!
Ruth
4 months ago
A lovely time back drawing with you Shivani. It’s been such a long time and my inner perfectionist stayed away. Perfect way to end a Sunday evening. Hope to join for more soon xx
“When life gives you lemons…get some perspective!” LOVE IT! That’s a great quote Ruth! So glad you made it to day’s session and hope that you can join us for the next one!
Robyn
4 months ago
Thank you so much! This was my first time joining, and I feel so much calmer
Thanks for joining us Marcus. I’m so glad to hear you’re excited about drawing again. Your lemons turned out lovely! Hopefully we’ll get to see you at another session soon. 🙂
Thank you, Shay! I liked the feeling of community at the session, something I don’t usually experience when I draw. I also appreciated the accessible subject matter. Anyone could reproduce the lemons, but we were also encouraged to add our own personal touches and make the work our own.
I have to agree with you-it’s nice to feel like we belong to something bigger, but we can do so from the comfort of our own homes. I also appreciate how Shivani seems to make any subject accessible and encourages us to make it our own. There have only been a couple of times where I wasn’t satisfied with my sketeches from the sessions-yet even then she made me feel like it was ok. I appreciate the low-stress-no-pressure approach!
So nice, Luda! Your creativity really shines here! The contrast between your leaves and your lemons really makes a difference. I’m so glad you found the session meaningful!
Thank you for joining us Miri and for sharing your lovely sketch! I love the highlights on the outside of the sliced lemon. Your quote is written in Italian-am I correct that it translates to “Life gave me lemons?”
Mica
4 months ago
This was nice and I gave myself room to make mistakes and keep going! Tried to finish by the end of the session. I was trying to mix colors for my leaves but worked with what I had. Thanks, timing myself was a bit fun. I had to make a decision and move on! 🙂
Thank you for sharing, Mica! I LOVE that you gave yourself room to make mistakes and keep going-that’s what it’s all about. Your sketch is delightful and has such a sense of warmth to it!
That was so fun! I enjoyed the lemon theme today, very fun to work with! Everyone did such an awesome job! 😀
Here are my lil lemons! Spent a few extra minutes adding some finishing touches 🙂
Hi Jeanne! I struggle with that too! I haven’t quite found the pencil I like so that the shading turns out just right. What are you using to sketch with?
Lisa
4 months ago
Very soothing, thank you for the space and the big, beautiful group of artists worldwide! I used my beautiful set of watercolor pencils, which I rarely use, so very happy to find a good venue for them.
What an amazing creation Lisa! I am impressed with the work you did using water color pencils. I have a set too but have not yet been able to create anything quite as beautiful as this! Way to go!
I’m really looking forward to Sunday’s session! I can’t wait to see what we are drawing this week!
I enjoyed today’s session as always!!! Thanks for sharing your creativity with us!
Just leaving my drawing here
Your shading is beautiful!
What an amazing digital drawing! Do you find digital drawing more relaxing than paper/pencil sketches?
Love this!
Thank you Kathy!
Amazing! Is this digital??
Yes, this is digital, my workflow isn’t designed for this type of coloring so I couldn’t get it better in the short time but at least it was a good exercise.
Sooo cool and relaxing 🥰 thanks a lot ❤️
Hi, Alexandra! Thank you for sharing with us! Your leaves and your sliced lemon look incredible-they are so realistic! Nice work!
Lovely texture!
When life gives you Lemons…
Thank you, I had a wonderful time!
Beautiful, Jen! Did you find today’s session relaxing? Your sketch looks so calm and serene…and I love the quote at the top!
Awesome lemons everyone!
Thank you for sharing, James! There is such a sense of calmness and warmth in your sketch!
Thank you for the session!
Jules! This is such a joyful interpretation and just pops from the page! Do you find alchohol markers easy to work with?
Amazing, i love the rendering of the spoon
Love it!!! These markers are gorgeous!
This is beautiful!
Wow!! What media did you use??
Ohuhu alcohol markers. I wanted to try and practice more with them to get a feel how they work.
Loved this!!
Nice work Alex! Your creativity shines through and I am impressed with your use of the watercolors-that is a skill I have not yet mastered!
Lovely watercolour! I don’t see any pencil marks, did you go straight in with the paint? 😮
Great session! Thanks!
Thank you for sharing, Michelle! Did you enjoy today’s session?
Great and relaxing session!
Nice work Hilary! Beautiful use of color and shading to create the shadows on your lemons!
Great session, thanks
Worked on it a little more…
Arati-so glad you enjoyed the session! Your lemons turned out amazing! They look like they are fresh off the tree!
Thank you Shivani!
Thank you for joining us Srushti 🙂 Your lemons are lovely!
Srushti this is beautiful! I particularly like your sliced lemon-I found mine seemed to blur together but you did such a great job with them!
Thank you again for a lovely lemony session
Louise I love the use of color and the shading on your leaves!
Drawing from today
Thank you for sharing, Lydia! I love seeing your work pop up in the feed and I love that you added the color and the glass for some delicious lemonade!
Such a chill way to down an hour on a Sunday!
Thank you for sharing your work, Christal! I love the proportions and the way your nestled both the sliced and whole lemon into the leaves…it makes your sketch feel safe and comforting!
It was a really good session as it relaxes without the pressure of doing something very well.
Hi Sevket! Isn’t it amazing how relaxing these drawing sessions are? I am always surprised too, that when the pressure is removed, how we all rise to the occasion and produce some incredible art! You have created a nice piece today! Thank you for sharing!
This was a fun and nice break. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing, Cathy! I agree with Shulamit-your sketch brings such a relaxing vibe with the subtle use of colors. I’m glad you took the break to join us and create this piece of art!
appealing composition. very relaxec vibe.
Thank you so much! 🫶
Thank you Calluna for joining us today! I love that you added color to your sketch. they look so fresh and vibrant!
Leaving my drawing. 🙂
Hi Kathleen! This is incredible and the black background is so unique! It’s amazing how everyone interprets the same subject differently!
Love this! Is this digital?
Thanks Shivani, lovely session
It was great having you there Karina! Looking forward to seeing you again.
Wasn’t today’s session great, Karina? And your lemons are too! The texture you added and the subtle highlights make them look so realistic-I feel like I can reach out and grab them!
Nice textures!
I had a great time thank you, it’s been so ling since I drew, I knew I was in safe hands coming back to your session. Lovely way to chill on a sunday evening.
It was so great to see you again Ruth. I’m so glad to see you coming back to drawing – hopefully I’ll get to see you at more sessions coming up 🙂
It was wonderful to see you today, Ruth! Thank you for joining us and please come back to the next session!
Thank you!!! That was great for a sunday evening!!
Beautiful Isabelle! I love the addition of the 2nd sliced lemon and the way you placed it adds such dimension to your piece!
My lemons
HI Patty! I’m so glad you joined today! I don’t see your sketch-I’m wondering if maybe it didn’t upload?
Thanks for the lovely session. Time just flew.
Hi Nanda! The texture on your lemon really makes them shine! beautiful work!
Thanks Shay. I really had a nice time here.
really enjoyed the session!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the session Alice! I love seeing your lemons – your style stands out!
Thank you so much, Shay! Can’t wait for the next group session 🙂
Lemons!
So beautiful, Lisa! the dark leaves really make your lemons stand out!
my lemon drawing
Hi Patty! I’m so glad you joined us today. I don’t see your drawing attached. Perhaps it didn’t upload? I hope you are able to share it with us!
thanks for the lesson! I was there for the second time…it was easier but I didn’t have time to finish my lemons 😀
Igor-welcome back! It was nice seeing you again for today’s session. Your lemons look amazing and even if you didn’t have time to finish you can always add to your work later today and upload again!
this was fun and relaxing
I feel the same way, Angela! I always look forward to these sessions and find them so relaxing!
First timer, thank you for this relaxing session!
Welcome, Sarah! We are so glad that you joined us today for the first time and hope to see you again in the future! Drawing definitely has a way of relaxing us, doesn’t it?
It does! I can’t wait for the next session!
I feel the same way!
I’m a bit of a novice when it comes to drawing but I always find these sessions, very relaxing 😊
I’m so glad you find the Draw your Stress Away session relaxing, Katy! I would say for a novice you are doing amazing! Was there any part of today’s session that you found particularly relaxing?
my lemons. (again)
Yay! I see them now, Patty! They are beautiful! How did you select the colors that you used? I’m curious specifically which colors you used on the leaves-every time I try to use colored pencil things don’t turn out looking realistic, but yours looks perfect!
This was my first session and I loved it! Really good pace, great instructions, really relaxing 😌
Welcome Rhiannon! We are so glad you joined us today and thank you for sharing your drawing! It’s beautiful!
A lovely time back drawing with you Shivani. It’s been such a long time and my inner perfectionist stayed away. Perfect way to end a Sunday evening. Hope to join for more soon xx
Haha – love the quote! So true. 🙂
“When life gives you lemons…get some perspective!” LOVE IT! That’s a great quote Ruth! So glad you made it to day’s session and hope that you can join us for the next one!
Thank you so much! This was my first time joining, and I feel so much calmer
Such a wonderful quote to add to your incredible sketch Robyn! What inspired this quote selection?
I enjoyed this, Shivani!
I’m so glad you joined us and enjoyed. Your lemons turned out lovely!
So amazing, Kathy! You did a great job making this look 3-Dimensional. That was a challenge for me, but you seem to be a master at it!
Thanks for this session, Shivani! This was a lot of fun and it got me excited about practicing my drawing.
Thanks for joining us Marcus. I’m so glad to hear you’re excited about drawing again. Your lemons turned out lovely! Hopefully we’ll get to see you at another session soon. 🙂
Beautiful work, Marcus! What was your favorite part to draw today? I love the segments in your sliced lemon-the highlights make it look so realistic!
Thank you, Shay! I liked the feeling of community at the session, something I don’t usually experience when I draw. I also appreciated the accessible subject matter. Anyone could reproduce the lemons, but we were also encouraged to add our own personal touches and make the work our own.
I have to agree with you-it’s nice to feel like we belong to something bigger, but we can do so from the comfort of our own homes. I also appreciate how Shivani seems to make any subject accessible and encourages us to make it our own. There have only been a couple of times where I wasn’t satisfied with my sketeches from the sessions-yet even then she made me feel like it was ok. I appreciate the low-stress-no-pressure approach!
Thank you for such a meaningful session, Shivani!
It was great having you at the session Luda.
So nice, Luda! Your creativity really shines here! The contrast between your leaves and your lemons really makes a difference. I’m so glad you found the session meaningful!
First time attending. Thanks!
Welcome, Jena! Your sketch really stands out and the texture in your sliced lemon is fabulous! I hope you will join us again!
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing, Mini! I love the way you captured the citirus glow in the sliced lemon!
First time attending 🙂 thank you
Very nice, Gyuinara! Thank you for sharing. The shading is so smooth, and the lines are so crisp. Were you outlining with pen or pencil?
Wow so neat!
Thank you for the great session! Here’s my illustration on lemons.
Brilliant! 🙂 I always love how you take the theme and really make the image your own! It was great seeing you again Jon.
Oh Jon! This is too cute! What inspired you to add the racoons?
My favorite animal!
Wonderful and relaxing workshop! Thanks a bunch! Karu
Thank you for joining us today, Karu! I’m so happy that you found the session to be relaxing!
Thanks for this relaxing session!
Thanks for sharing your sketch, Clau! You have turned a simple lemon into something joyful! Did you enjoy the session today?
Thank you for this lovely session 🙂
Thank you for joining us Miri and for sharing your lovely sketch! I love the highlights on the outside of the sliced lemon. Your quote is written in Italian-am I correct that it translates to “Life gave me lemons?”
This was nice and I gave myself room to make mistakes and keep going! Tried to finish by the end of the session. I was trying to mix colors for my leaves but worked with what I had. Thanks, timing myself was a bit fun. I had to make a decision and move on! 🙂
Thank you for sharing, Mica! I LOVE that you gave yourself room to make mistakes and keep going-that’s what it’s all about. Your sketch is delightful and has such a sense of warmth to it!
I was itching to use black paper. So I gave it a go!
I love it! It looks like chalk…is it?! It looks really cool!!!!
Thank you, I used the soft pastels.
That was so fun! I enjoyed the lemon theme today, very fun to work with! Everyone did such an awesome job! 😀
Here are my lil lemons! Spent a few extra minutes adding some finishing touches 🙂
Incredible job, Alina! What medium were you using? Colored pencil?
Usually I make it too dark, this one is too light
Hi Jeanne! I struggle with that too! I haven’t quite found the pencil I like so that the shading turns out just right. What are you using to sketch with?
Very soothing, thank you for the space and the big, beautiful group of artists worldwide! I used my beautiful set of watercolor pencils, which I rarely use, so very happy to find a good venue for them.
This is lovely!!!!
What an amazing creation Lisa! I am impressed with the work you did using water color pencils. I have a set too but have not yet been able to create anything quite as beautiful as this! Way to go!
Thank you! I am a watercolor artist, and this was a great venue to take the pressure off and just use my pencils!
Sometimes we need to just step back and do something just for us, don’t we?
Thank you for the relaxing class Shivani ❤️
It was a pleasure Anu. And always nice to see you again! 🙂 You’ve got some great lemons there! I love your shading.
Hi Anu! So glad you enjoyed today’s session! Your sketch turned out amazing! What were you drawing with today?
Hi Shay, I used a Staedtler pigment liner pen to draw the outline and some shading, and the rest of the shading is from a 2B pencil.