Tips for depicting surface textures as found on fruit and vegetables.
6 July – Drawing and painting shiny surfaces such as cherries and peppers.
7 July – Depicting the dimpled textures of citrus fruits.
8 July – Exploring the complex forms of blackberries and raspberries.
9 July – Drawing and painting papery surfaces, such as onions.
10 July – Depicting velvety petals and the bloom on plums.
13 July 7pm (BST) – Live Zoom Q&A with additional demonstrations.
Daily emails contain:
GET STARTED A question, image, or idea to spark the day’s theme.
GET INSPIRED Artwork and artists exploring the subject.
GET GOING A short video tutorial and creative exercise to try.
GO FURTHER Extra prompts, ideas, and videos to explore more.
GET TOGETHER A follow-up Q and A Zoom session, with further demonstrations.
GET READY
YOU WILL NEED
• A small journal or sketchbook to record ideas and practice exercises.
• Drawing equipment - A range of hard and soft pencils eg 3H, HB, 3B. Sharpener and eraser.
• Watercolour equipment, or coloured pencils if you prefer.
• Extras: White Gouache, White pencil, Dr Martin's Bleedproof White, Tracing paper, Masking Fluid and applicator.
• Whilst reference photos will be provided, live specimens are really useful. See the daily outline above, for what is needed.
Bitesize BOTANICAL TEXTURES (6-13 July 2026)
• Each daily Bitesize takes around 30 minutes to complete, or you could choose to work through all five sessions together. The Go Further activities can be explored for longer, if you wish.
• The images, videos and links in the daily Bitesize emails should remain valid for at least three months.
• The daily Bitesize will be sent to the email associated with your payment. Contact me if this doesn't arrive or you wish it to be sent to a different address.
• You need good internet access to view the videos (which are streamed and not downloadable), and for the Zoom session.
• The Get Together Zoom webinar lasts around 45 minutes, depending on number and nature of questions.
• You will not be seen or heard during the Zoom session but you can comment and ask questions, via the Q and A box.
• The Zoom session will be recorded and will be available for 21 days.
• A link for the Zoom webinar will be included in the daily Bitesize emails. It can also be found in the welcome email sent immediately after payment.
• You can cancel with a full refund, before the course starts.
CONTACT DETAILS - Julia@juliatrickey.co.uk
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