Simply put, “conversational artwork” is when there is a relationship between the elements in your drawing – think of a child hugging a stuffed animal, or a ladybug determinedly climbing up the stem of an epic mushroom. This kind of artwork tells a story and creates an opportunity for the viewer to relate. In this final class, Heather teaches her techniques for combining everyday objects into a single illustration to create conversational artwork. At the very end of the class, she shows how to scan your finished illustration, tidy it up in Photoshop, and create a beautiful printed notecard.

• Combine elements in a sketch to create conversational artwork
• Sketch and paint a mushroom and ladybug
• Sketch and paint a portrait of a child hugging a stuffed animal
• Add darkness to the background to add depth
• Photograph artwork and clean up the edges in Photoshop to create a printable notecard