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A New Class at The Ink Pad: Sketchbook

A surprise date opened up at The Ink Pad here in NYC, and I was thrilled to jump on in with a new class!

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Sketchbook: Yes, You Can Draw!

Everyone can draw. In this class we're going to leave behind the fear associated with drawing photo-realistically and embrace our own funky interpretations of the world around us. Keeping a sketchbook is a wonderful way to record your life, your travels, and the objects around you. Milton Glaser once said that you never really see something until you draw it. I agree! This class offers a laid back approach to launching your sketchbook practice!

I hope you'll join me on July 27 for a full day of drawing and painting fun.  This has to be the smallest supply list I've ever put together for a class.  No need to bring your rolling tote.  You can carry it all in a ziploc bag!

Students Should Bring:

  • sketchbook — I prefer a watercolor book, but anything will do
  • mechanical pencil
  • large eraser
  • watercolor paints
  • bristle brushes (small and medium round brushes are best)
  • waterproof black pen — I like the Sakura Pigma Micron or Faber Castell Pitt Pens
  • spray bottle of water
  • jar or container for water
  • a few objects from nature: shells, leaves, flowers, sticks, stones, etc.
  • optional: rag or paper towel, apron, heat gun and extension cord

You can contact The Ink Pad (212·463·9876) to sign up!

Thanks for stopping by!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a mixed-media artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops, her online classroom www.balzerdesigns.com, and through monthly membership at www.MyArtPractice.com.

75 thoughts on “A New Class at The Ink Pad: Sketchbook

  • Seriously, you can draw that well and it’s not just faces.
    Amazed me talking. I love this little scene and it should be in an illustrated book. Okay, enough kuddos for you today;-)

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  • Seriously, you can draw that well and it’s not just faces.
    Amazed me talking. I love this little scene and it should be in an illustrated book. Okay, enough kuddos for you today;-)

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  • Seriously, you can draw that well and it’s not just faces.
    Amazed me talking. I love this little scene and it should be in an illustrated book. Okay, enough kuddos for you today;-)

    Reply
  • Seriously, you can draw that well and it’s not just faces.
    Amazed me talking. I love this little scene and it should be in an illustrated book. Okay, enough kuddos for you today;-)

    Reply
  • Seriously, you can draw that well and it’s not just faces.
    Amazed me talking. I love this little scene and it should be in an illustrated book. Okay, enough kuddos for you today;-)

    Reply
  • Hoping this class will be filmed for those of us not in NYC. I would love this class!

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  • Hoping this class will be filmed for those of us not in NYC. I would love this class!

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  • Hoping this class will be filmed for those of us not in NYC. I would love this class!

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  • Hoping this class will be filmed for those of us not in NYC. I would love this class!

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  • Hoping this class will be filmed for those of us not in NYC. I would love this class!

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  • Hoping this class will be filmed for those of us not in NYC. I would love this class!

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  • Hoping this class will be filmed for those of us not in NYC. I would love this class!

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  • Hoping this class will be filmed for those of us not in NYC. I would love this class!

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  • Hoping this class will be filmed for those of us not in NYC. I would love this class!

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  • Hoping this class will be filmed for those of us not in NYC. I would love this class!

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  • I would love to take a class like this. I don’t draw but would like to.

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  • I would love to take a class like this. I don’t draw but would like to.

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  • I would love to take a class like this. I don’t draw but would like to.

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  • I would love to take a class like this. I don’t draw but would like to.

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  • I would love to take a class like this. I don’t draw but would like to.

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  • I would love to have this as an online class, Julie! Please. Please. Please. 🙂

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  • I would love to have this as an online class, Julie! Please. Please. Please. 🙂

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  • I would love to have this as an online class, Julie! Please. Please. Please. 🙂

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  • I would love to have this as an online class, Julie! Please. Please. Please. 🙂

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  • I would love to have this as an online class, Julie! Please. Please. Please. 🙂

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  • Julie! Any chance you have any plans for doing an online sketching class? Pretty please?!

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  • Julie! Any chance you have any plans for doing an online sketching class? Pretty please?!

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  • Julie! Any chance you have any plans for doing an online sketching class? Pretty please?!

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  • Julie! Any chance you have any plans for doing an online sketching class? Pretty please?!

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  • Julie! Any chance you have any plans for doing an online sketching class? Pretty please?!

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  • Julie now this is the class for me – but I’m too far away!
    Can’t you find a place in the mid-west ie Michigan, Ohio etc.
    to hold this class

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  • Julie now this is the class for me – but I’m too far away!
    Can’t you find a place in the mid-west ie Michigan, Ohio etc.
    to hold this class

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  • Julie now this is the class for me – but I’m too far away!
    Can’t you find a place in the mid-west ie Michigan, Ohio etc.
    to hold this class

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  • Julie now this is the class for me – but I’m too far away!
    Can’t you find a place in the mid-west ie Michigan, Ohio etc.
    to hold this class

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  • Julie now this is the class for me – but I’m too far away!
    Can’t you find a place in the mid-west ie Michigan, Ohio etc.
    to hold this class

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  • An online course for this would be great! I’m in Canada!

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  • An online course for this would be great! I’m in Canada!

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  • An online course for this would be great! I’m in Canada!

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  • An online course for this would be great! I’m in Canada!

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  • An online course for this would be great! I’m in Canada!

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  • Please make this an online class!

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  • Please make this an online class!

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  • Please make this an online class!

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  • Please make this an online class!

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  • Please make this an online class!

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  • I’ll add my request that I hope it will be available as an online class!

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  • I’ll add my request that I hope it will be available as an online class!

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  • I’ll add my request that I hope it will be available as an online class!

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  • I’ll add my request that I hope it will be available as an online class!

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  • I’ll add my request that I hope it will be available as an online class!

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  • Thinking Chicagoland area would be a great MIDWEST city Julie.. 🙂
    Let me know when you are ready to travel.. we can get some classes set up at my lss.. We would love to have you!!

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  • Thinking Chicagoland area would be a great MIDWEST city Julie.. 🙂
    Let me know when you are ready to travel.. we can get some classes set up at my lss.. We would love to have you!!

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  • Thinking Chicagoland area would be a great MIDWEST city Julie.. 🙂
    Let me know when you are ready to travel.. we can get some classes set up at my lss.. We would love to have you!!

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  • Thinking Chicagoland area would be a great MIDWEST city Julie.. 🙂
    Let me know when you are ready to travel.. we can get some classes set up at my lss.. We would love to have you!!

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  • Thinking Chicagoland area would be a great MIDWEST city Julie.. 🙂
    Let me know when you are ready to travel.. we can get some classes set up at my lss.. We would love to have you!!

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  • I live in Florida, but will be in NYC area on July 27. I can’t sketch but know that once I take your class I will be past my fear of putting pencil to paper. I have learned so much from your on-line classes and look forward to meeting you.

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  • I live in Florida, but will be in NYC area on July 27. I can’t sketch but know that once I take your class I will be past my fear of putting pencil to paper. I have learned so much from your on-line classes and look forward to meeting you.

    Reply
  • I live in Florida, but will be in NYC area on July 27. I can’t sketch but know that once I take your class I will be past my fear of putting pencil to paper. I have learned so much from your on-line classes and look forward to meeting you.

    Reply
  • I live in Florida, but will be in NYC area on July 27. I can’t sketch but know that once I take your class I will be past my fear of putting pencil to paper. I have learned so much from your on-line classes and look forward to meeting you.

    Reply
  • I live in Florida, but will be in NYC area on July 27. I can’t sketch but know that once I take your class I will be past my fear of putting pencil to paper. I have learned so much from your on-line classes and look forward to meeting you.

    Reply

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