Loose Lines, Courageous Colors: Draw an Expressive Portrait with Katie B
Embrace a playful, expressive approach to portrait drawing using colored pencils and crayons.
In this vibrant, fast-paced lesson, artist Katie B shares her playful, expressive approach to portrait drawing using primarily colored pencils and crayons.
Working on lightweight marker paper, she layers color with bold strokes and confident lines, guiding you through her loose, intuitive method from warm-up to final touches.
Rather than focusing on exact likeness, Katie emphasizes rhythm, pressure, and variety in line—showing how to turn a simple reference into a portrait full of personality and energy.
You’ll learn how to build form through continuous-line sketches, sculpt shadow with crayon, and add color in spontaneous layers that blend and pop on the page. From contour drawing to cheek blush, every step is infused with joy and immediacy.
Ready to color courageously with Katie B? Let's get started!
