Finding Focus
Simplify Complex Scenes into Balanced Compositions with Genine Carvalheira
Finding Focus
Live workshop with Genine Carvalheira.
Workshops are not eligible for discount.
About this Workshop
Join us online on Saturday, October 4th from 10am–12:30pm Pacific for Finding Focus: Simplify Complex Scenes into Balanced Compositions with Genine Carvalheira!
In this workshop, you will learn how to capture complex scenes in your sketchbook by identifying a focal point and making intentional decisions about what to include or leave out.
You will explore techniques for using selective linework, contrast, and limited color to create balanced compositions that emphasize the subject while giving just enough context to the viewer. Experiment with fountain and fineliner pens, exploring inks of various shades and watercolor washes to document the world around you. By the end of the workshop, you will have a set of practical tools for approaching busy scenes with more clarity and confidence.
We hope to see you there!
Workshop Structure
This workshop has two options available for purchase: Live Access or Recorded Access.
Live Access includes the opportunity to join the 2-hour workshop call, with an additional 30 minutes for asking questions, sharing art, and receiving feedback from the instructor.
Recorded Access includes all workshop materials and access to the 2-hour workshop recording for those who wish to work at their own pace. The recording is available the week following the live call date.
All participants, regardless of access level, will have access to the workshop recording a minimum of twelve months after the purchase date. We also invite you to join the Art Toolkit Community, a space for people registered for our workshops to share art, creative musings, questions, and inspiration! After signing up for any of our workshops, watch for the Art Toolkit Community invitation in your inbox to get started.
Registration Details
To register for this workshop, select Add to Cart and proceed to checkout.
Important: You are not registered until you have completed the checkout process.
We will send you a payment receipt by email. If you don’t see it, please check your junk mail folder and add hello@arttoolkit.com to your contacts.
When you have completed checkout, you’re in!
You will receive an email with an invite link to our learning platform, Circle. If you already have an account, this link will add your new workshop to your Dashboard. The access details and syllabus will be under your Course Dashboard.
Questions? Please send us an email and we’ll help you out.
Recommended Supplies
Pen and Pencil
Any pens with waterproof ink will do—bring two with different ink colors! Genine uses black, brown, and grey waterproof ink and loves her Pilot Metropolitan, Platinum Desk Pen, Pilot 78G, and Kaweco Alsport.
We recommend trying the Platinum Desk Pen with Carbon Ink Cartridges, using a Platinum Fountain Pen Converter with De Atramentis Document Ink, or Copic Multiliners. Bring any pencil, like a Blackwing or Helvetica Mechanical Pencil for light sketching.Watercolors
Watercolor paint or water-soluble colored pencils. We recommend our Explore Palettes, and Caran D’Ache Supracolor Aquarelle Pencils Set.
Brushes
Your favorite brush, or an Aquash Water Brush.
Paper
A large sketchbook with watercolor paper, or a loose sheet of watercolor or multimedia paper to practice. We have a variety of A5 sketchbooks on our Sketchbooks & Paper page, including the Hahnemühle Watercolor Book, 100% Cotton Watercolor Book, and Beta Series Softcover Sketchbook!
Additional Supplies
Paper Towel or Rag
Water Cup
About Genine Carvalheira
Genine Carvalheira (@geninecarvalheira) is an artist, Interior & Industrial Designer, and avid traveler from the US, now living in Canada after several years in Colombia. She has participated in eleven Urban Sketchers symposiums and served in various roles on the organization’s executive board.
Since 2007, Genine has filled over 85 sketchbooks, documenting her life and travels across 30+ countries. Her sketchbooks serve as a visual journal, recording the quiet beauty of everyday moments alongside the captivating scenes from her global travels, always ready to capture life as it unfolds.
Visit Genine’s website for upcoming classes, a link to her shop, and a peek inside her sketchbook, or find her on Instagram @geninecarvalheira.