The Atelier A La Cart Course

Mark Making Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to Drawing & Mark Making

    • Hello Art Apprentice!

    • Message from the instructor

    • General Instructions- Please Read First

    • Materials for this Class
  • 2

    Drawing & Mark Making Videos

    • Video Lesson 1 Overview and Materials

    • Download Worksheet Road To Tarascone Model 1

    • Video Lesson 2 Mark Making Road to Tarascone Model 1

    • Download Worksheet Wheat Fields and Cypress Model 2

    • Video Lesson 3 Wheat Fields and Cypress Model 2 Practice

    • Video Lesson 4 Wheat Fields and Cypress Pen and Ink Project

    • Download Worksheet Van Gogh Mark Making Portrait Model 3

    • Video Lesson 5 Van Gogh Portrait Model 3
  • 3

    For Practice

    • Goodbye Message!

    • BONUS Inspiration for Your Journey - Practice Prompts

    • Bonus Video What's an Art Box?

Van Gogh said, ”Drawing is the root of everything.” Most all of his life’s work was done from his sketch work and drawings. So let’s begin to master this skill by using materials and techniques from Van Gogh.   In this class, you will learn about this master artist’s life, his techniques and use similar mediums and tools to make your mark and do some drawing. You will begin to draw and create your own marks as you practice and create images like Van Gogh. This class is appropriate for children 7 yrs. and older.

  This Class Includes:

  •  4 lessons

  • 5 videos 

  • pdf lesson packet full of beautiful materials to complete each lesson 

  • Bonus Practice Prompts

What will you learn in this class?

  • Create your own signature marks for mark-making

  • How to use your marks to create patterns

  • How to look at Van Gogh's portraits for marks and shapes

  • How to sketch from real life

  • How to use Van Gogh's favorite tools