Colored Pencil As A Fine Art
with Jesse Lane
April 5th, 2025 | 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
204 S Austin Street in Rockport, Texas.
$60 for Members, $110 for Nonmembers.
Class Description:
Explore the exciting possibilities of creating beautiful artwork in colored pencil with award-winning artist Jesse Lane.
This workshop is an introduction to colored pencil as a fine-art medium, capable of so much more than scribbles of color! All skill levels are welcome. “Many people think colored pencils are for children,” Jesse says. “But colored pencils can create exquisite artwork in stunning detail. I’m excited to share the wonders of this versatile medium. There’s a layering process to colored pencils that elevates them to a form of fine art. It’s a very relaxing medium and fun to get lost in the surface textures of each piece. It lends itself well to detail.” Jesse is a gifted instructor. Students love his warm, friendly manner and clear, step-bystep instruction. Jesse will demo throughout the day and also work with each student one-on-one. Students will learn how to layer and blend in colored pencil, techniques for texture, the secrets to skin tone and how to create color within color. Jesse’s many awards include the world’s highest honor for colored pencil, the CIPPY Award from the Colored Pencil Society of America, and the “Pioneer of Realism” Award from the International Guild of Realism. His artwork has been featured in numerous publications, including Fine Art Connoisseur, American Art Collector, International Artist, Washington Post and Artist’s Magazine. Jesse works out of his home studio in The Woodlands, Texas, and is represented by RJD Gallery in Romeo, Michigan.
Welcome to my workshop! I will supply you with the line art on drawing paper and a reference photo. The pencils I use for this workshop are Prismacolor. Since they are soft, they work well with my process If you have any questions, you can email me at jesse@jesselaneart.com.
SUPPLY LIST
Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils: White Cream, Eggshell, Beige, Seashell Pink, Beige, Sienna, Light Umber, Chocolate, Dark Umber, Black, Light Peach, Deco Peach, Blush Pink, Peach, Salmon Pink, Deco Pink, Jasmine, Ginger Root, Canary Yellow, Yellowed Orange, Peach Beige, Pink, Burnt Ochre, Sienna Brown, Deco Yellow, Orchid, Clay Rose, Goldenrod, Mineral Orange, Terra Cotta, Bronze, Lime Peel, Nectar, Mulberry, Yellow Ochre, Dahlia Purple, Henna, Green Ochre, Orange, Black Grape, Black Cherry, Dark Purple, Tuscan Red, Violet, Pumpkin Orange, Cloud Blue, Peacock Blue, True Blue, Indigo Blue, Copenhagen Blue, Light Aqua, Poppy Red, Crimson Red, Prismacolor Colorless Blender, Pencil sharpener, and an Eraser.
Below is a link where students can find Prismacolor sets and individual pencils:
https://www.dickblick.com/products/prismacolor-premier-colored-pencils/
About the Instructor:
Jesse Lane (b. 1990) has been called a pioneer. In stunning photorealism, he transcends drawing into painting.
“I’m always looking for the easily missed moments of everyday life. I work to design and capture an instant of emotion,” Jesse says. “Every image I create has a story. My stories share moments of intimacy, private moments. If you feel the story, I’m satisfied.”
Jesse discovered art while struggling in school with the challenges of dyslexia. “Growing up, I often felt alone,” Jesse says. “I desperately wanted to find a place in life where I didn’t feel inferior. For years, I bottled up my feelings. Then I realized they could be a source of inspiration. I began creating images of personal struggle and intimate emotion.”
Jesse’s honors include the “Pioneer of Realism” Award from the International Guild of Realism. He also won the world’s top award for colored pencil from the Colored Pencil Society of America, as well as honors from the Salmagundi Club, the American Artist’s Professional League, International Artist magazine and many others.
Publications include Fine Art Connoisseur, American Art Collector, International Artist, Professional Artist, Artist’s Magazine, Southwest Art, The Washington Post, and Huffington Post.
Jesse’s artwork is popular on social media, with more than 7,000 followers on Facebook and more than 17,000 on Instagram.
A graduate of Texas A&M University, Jesse also studied art in Italy. In 2021, he was honored to join the faculty at the Realism Live Convention.
Jesse is represented by RJD Gallery in Romeo, Michigan. His work is included in prominent private collections. He’s exhibited in galleries and museums in the US and England.
He lives in The Woodlands, Texas, with his artist-wife Kinsey, and their two whippets.
April 5th, 2025 | 10:30AM-4:30PM
$60 members | $110 non-members