Cacti are botanical subjects that present all kinds of fun perspective challenges! Join Marjorie Leggitt in this art course as she guides you to create a colorful composition of Opuntia, better known as Prickly Pear.

Marjorie will help you to discover how these succulents conform to basic geometric forms and mathematical patterns. Follow along with exercises that hone your observation and artistic skills as you develop a perspective drawing. Learn about cast shadows from your own clay model.

Through demos and exercises, learn how to combine the expressiveness of a pen with watercolor. Discover non-traditional pen and ink marks to create unique textures and forms. Practice color mixing and watercolor layering to enhance the line work and capture earthy, luminescent colors. Apply your new skills to create a wonderful mixed media piece of art.