Winter Friends: Magical Illustration with Faber-Castell’s Polychromos & Albrecht Dürer

Get ready for the cutest winter art date! In this heartwarming class, we’ll create a magical little scene featuring our cozy fox friend and their cheerful snowman buddy. Using a mix of Faber-Castell Polychromos Colored Pencils and Albrecht Dürer Watercolour Pencils, or Goldfaber Pencils and Goldfaber Aqua Pencils I’ll guide you through bringing this festive illustration to life—one joyful layer at a time.

Together we’ll explore:

• How to blend dry and wet mediums for rich, glowing textures

• Building warmth and character in your illustrations

• Adding soft winter shading, cozy clothing textures, and storybook charm

• How to create flow and visual storytelling within your composition

• My layering method for achieving depth, dimension, and that magical winter sparkle

This class is perfect for anyone who loves whimsical characters, mixed-media pencils, and creating art that just makes the heart smile. Whether you’re a beginner or someone returning to colored pencils, this cozy winter project will teach you how to blend, mix, shade, and bring personality to your characters.

By the end, you’ll have a delightful festive illustration and a whole new confidence in mixing Polychromos with Albrecht Dürer pencils—plus a big smile on your face. ☃️✨

Materials Needed:

• Pencil

• Eraser

• Faber-Castell® Goldfaber 48-Piece Color Pencils - Item # 10781004

• Faber-Castell® Goldfaber Aqua 48 Color Watercolor Pencil Set - Item # 10780990

• Level 2 Watercolor Pad by Artist's Loft™ - Item # 10189610

• Water Brush Pens by Recollections™, 4ct. - Item # 10624701