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September 5, 2023
Starting and Finishing a Sketch with Nishant Jain
By The Art Toolkit Team
Drawing Tiny People with Nishant Jain
Online Workshop
Saturday, March 23rd from 10am–12:30pm Pacific
Registration closes at noon the day before the workshop, or when the workshop is full.
Join us online on Saturday, March 23rd from 10am–12:30pm Pacific for Drawing Tiny People: Sketch Figures Quickly and Confidently with Nishant Jain!
Nishant’s unique style of sketching people on location is a delightful way to connect to the urban landscape and the people around us. In this workshop, Nishant will share his method for sketching his iconic tiny people by breaking down the process into actionable steps. Nishant will help you build confidence in drawing people on location and quickly capturing your surroundings. Grab a pencil and get ready to cover the basics of drawing people with confidence while building an enriching sketchbook habit along the way!
How Our Workshops Work
When you register for a workshop, you will be invited to join the Art Toolkit Learning Community, where you can share your work and connect with other students.
In addition to the community space, each workshop has a dedicated area where you can post and read information specific to the workshop, and download supplemental materials such as reference images.
Our lessons are live streamed, which means you’ll need a computer or mobile device with access to the internet. If you’re not able to attend the live lesson, don’t worry! We send a link to a recording to all students, which will remain online for at least six months.
All Art Toolkit Workshops are listed in Pacific Time, so please double-check the start time and adjust for your timezone as necessary.
Recommended Supplies
Pen or pencil
You are free to use the pen or pencil of your choice. Nishant uses Sakura Micron 0.5 and 1.0 pens, a Lamy Safari (fine nib), Kaweco Sport (M nib), and Platinum Carbon Black and Herbin Gris Nuage inks.
Sketchbooks
Any kind of sketchbook or loose paper will work for this workshop. Nishant uses Arches Hot Press (8x10"), and prefers sketchbooks by Stillman & Birn, Moleskine, and Handbook Paper Company.
Additional Supplies
Water cup
Paper towel or rag
We like the reusable blue shop towels available at most hardware stores.
Registration Details
This is an online workshop that requires a computer or mobile device with a reliable internet connection.
To register:
- Select “Add to Cart” above, and complete checkout.
- Check your email inbox. We will send you a payment receipt, and a separate email including important details for each workshop you have registered for.
- For each of the workshop emails, click the “Complete registration” link.
If you don’t see your payment receipt email, or a workshop details email for each workshop you registered for, please check your junk mail folder. You may need to add "hello@arttoolkit.com" to your trusted contacts.
Questions? Please send us an email and we’ll help you out.
About the Instructor
Nishant Jain is a Sneaky Artist, making secret drawings in a sketchbook while walking around cities. Every week he shares his latest sketches with thousands of readers of his newsletter. As the host of The SneakyArt Podcast, he has deep, long-form conversations with artists around the world. Nishant lives in Vancouver, BC, and is trying to learn more about trees this year.