Introduction to
Continuous Line Urban Sketching
Long Beach with Meagan Burns
Continuous Line Drawing
Saturday, July 6, 2024
10am - 1pm
Gaucho Beach Restaurant, Long Beach
Let's Draw in One Continuous Line
Join artist/instructor/workshop creator Meagan Burns on a half-day workshop in creating a continuous line practice in order to strengthen one's line confidence. Meagan has been producing and teaching workshops since 2017, and has hosted workshops in several Mexican destination cities including Mexico City, Oaxaca, Guanajuato, Sayulita and San Miguel de Allende, now she's bringing it home to the USA to help spread the positive message of continuous lining -- a game changer when incorporated into your daily practice!
In this three hour introductory workshop, we'll gather at a downtown Long Beach location on Saturday, July 6, at 10am for an introduction, warm-up exercises to build and strengthen your line confidence, then a series of timed short sketches with time for review, #CLUSKing (continuous line urban sketching) of the area, then we'll finish big with a sketch throw down.
The Continuous Line practice is a "supplemental drawing practice much like vitamins", and nothing about Meagan's workshops are tips nor instruction to draw like Meagan nor anyone else; it's about leaning into one's personal style of line making no matter what the medium. A continuous line practice will improve one's abilities in such mediums as direct watercolor, sculpting, printmaking; mediums Meagan personally works with, and her skills improved as her daily continuous line practice persevered.
Whether you've been an artist for years or you're just beginning, this profoundly simple yet powerful practice will catapult your drawing ability and Meagan will share proven tips and techniques to help you succeed in this drawing practice.
In this three hour introductory workshop, we'll gather at a downtown Long Beach location on Saturday, July 6, at 10am for an introduction, warm-up exercises to build and strengthen your line confidence, then a series of timed short sketches with time for review, #CLUSKing (continuous line urban sketching) of the area, then we'll finish big with a sketch throw down.
The Continuous Line practice is a "supplemental drawing practice much like vitamins", and nothing about Meagan's workshops are tips nor instruction to draw like Meagan nor anyone else; it's about leaning into one's personal style of line making no matter what the medium. A continuous line practice will improve one's abilities in such mediums as direct watercolor, sculpting, printmaking; mediums Meagan personally works with, and her skills improved as her daily continuous line practice persevered.
Whether you've been an artist for years or you're just beginning, this profoundly simple yet powerful practice will catapult your drawing ability and Meagan will share proven tips and techniques to help you succeed in this drawing practice.
Long Beach's Queen Mary in Continuous Line
Benefits of a Continuous Line Drawing Practice
1. Push through drawing fears to add more unique character to your urban sketches
2. Gain a better understanding of composition and logistics
3. Build confidence and gain a sense of accomplishment by starting and completing your drawings with unique line strokes
2. Gain a better understanding of composition and logistics
3. Build confidence and gain a sense of accomplishment by starting and completing your drawings with unique line strokes
Who Should Attend This Workshop
1. People who are interested in having a drawing habit
2. People who are curious about observing the world
3. People who enjoy drawing on location
4. People who believe in practicing their artistic craft
5. Plein Are Artists, Illustrators, Urban Sketchers
2. People who are curious about observing the world
3. People who enjoy drawing on location
4. People who believe in practicing their artistic craft
5. Plein Are Artists, Illustrators, Urban Sketchers
Where to meet the class: Gaucho Beach Restaurant
Gaucho Beach Restaurant, public tables
Alamitos Beach
780 East Shoreline Drive, Long Beach CA 90802
Alamitos Beach
780 East Shoreline Drive, Long Beach CA 90802
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Who is Meagan Burns
Meagan Burns Artist/Instructor/Workshop Creator originally from Chicago, first went to San Miguel de Allende in 2001 and now lives in Mexico City where she helps people plow through their drawing fears by practicing Continuous Line Drawing online and in the fascinating streets of Mexico City and beyond. She rallied the San Miguel de Allende sketching community to become a Regional Chapter of Urban Sketchers in 2016, with artists sketching each week with the group from around the world. Background is marketing and graphic design, regenerative farming, Meagan provides her community with art making opportunities, drawing classes and delicious tacos.
In this new era of traveling tours, every aspect has been considered to make all experiences a safe and positive travel adventure. We invite you to take the leap and join us on this culturally rich and educational experience in Mexico City, see the world while we can <3
In this new era of traveling tours, every aspect has been considered to make all experiences a safe and positive travel adventure. We invite you to take the leap and join us on this culturally rich and educational experience in Mexico City, see the world while we can <3
WORKSHOP COST: $50 USD
Warm-Up Drawing Book and Pen Included
Meagan's Art Materials
I use Canson XL Watercolor 140lb 9"x12", but I also experiment with other sketchbooks.
I tend to use larger sketchbooks.
What's in My Art Bag:
Sailor Fude de Mannen Fountain Pen (or similar of your choice)
Sharpies
INDArt Saturated Watercolor Inks
Quality Watercolors in Travel Pan Set (Daniel Smith)
Quality Watercolor Brushes
Pentel Brush Pens
Platinum Carbon Ink (for Sailor and Pentel Brush)
Sun Hat + sturdy walking shoes
Pencil, Gum Eraser, Salt, Scrapers, Bleed Proof White, Water Bottle, Paper Towel
**Tiny stool for sitting (**completely optional to bring a portable stool to sit on; I have the Cooseon 10" folding stool, folds up nicely and fits in my backpack, but others prefer the Walkstool Comfort)
Additional art supplies of your preference
I tend to use larger sketchbooks.
What's in My Art Bag:
Sailor Fude de Mannen Fountain Pen (or similar of your choice)
Sharpies
INDArt Saturated Watercolor Inks
Quality Watercolors in Travel Pan Set (Daniel Smith)
Quality Watercolor Brushes
Pentel Brush Pens
Platinum Carbon Ink (for Sailor and Pentel Brush)
Sun Hat + sturdy walking shoes
Pencil, Gum Eraser, Salt, Scrapers, Bleed Proof White, Water Bottle, Paper Towel
**Tiny stool for sitting (**completely optional to bring a portable stool to sit on; I have the Cooseon 10" folding stool, folds up nicely and fits in my backpack, but others prefer the Walkstool Comfort)
Additional art supplies of your preference
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Cancellation Policy
-Workshop location will be announced in June, 2024.
- Workshop location may change based on weather and/or weather events make it necessary to relocate.
-Participants will be notified via email if a location change is made.
-Drawing warm-up books and pens will be provided; please bring your regular sketchbook bag.
-Please bring a snack and water
-When paying online through the Art Leap Adventures' invoice, a 3% USD fee will be added for all online payments; please contact Meagan directly for specific information.
-Refunds will be available up until June 15, 2024, after that no refunds will be available unless you are able to fill your space with a paying participant.
- Workshop location may change based on weather and/or weather events make it necessary to relocate.
-Participants will be notified via email if a location change is made.
-Drawing warm-up books and pens will be provided; please bring your regular sketchbook bag.
-Please bring a snack and water
-When paying online through the Art Leap Adventures' invoice, a 3% USD fee will be added for all online payments; please contact Meagan directly for specific information.
-Refunds will be available up until June 15, 2024, after that no refunds will be available unless you are able to fill your space with a paying participant.
WORKSHOP COST: $50 USD
Warm-Up Drawing Book and Pen Included
Who Should Attend This Workshop
1. People who are interested in having a drawing habit
2. People who are curious about observing the world
3. People who enjoy drawing on location
4. People who believe in practicing their artistic craft
5. Plein Are Artists, Illustrators, Urban Sketchers
2. People who are curious about observing the world
3. People who enjoy drawing on location
4. People who believe in practicing their artistic craft
5. Plein Are Artists, Illustrators, Urban Sketchers
Photos from Continuous Line Urban Sketch San Francisco 2023
CLUSk Palace of the Fine Arts San Francisco
Meagan Burns' Continuous Line Drawings
