#HFGather: Steve Light Pen & Ink Drawing Demo

Mar 29, 2021 | HFGather, Illustration

Steve Light drawing demoWe livestreamed our first #HFGather from our Retreat Center on Saturday!

Author/illustrator Steve Light did a drawing demonstration for us, starting by doing a pencil sketch on tracing paper, then using a light box to ink the illustration and after that, using watercolors to finish it. During the demo he also answered many questions about his pens, paints, brushes, colors and creative process (he only works traditionally on paper.)

Whiskers Hollow Color PaletteIt was really interesting to hear about how Steve creates his books, from idea to sketchbooks to creating characters and color palettes (Steve and his wife, Christine Cincotta, carefully curate a palette for each book!)

And the tools! Here’s a list of things he used and/or talked about during the demo: sketchbook, light box, tracing paper, pencil, fountain pens, ink, Exacto knife, eraser stick, watercolors, brushes, pencil sharpener, drafting dogs, paper, pen nibs, heat embosser.

One thing that Steve said seemed to sum up his process: “That’s my joy–when I am escaping into the world I’m creating.”

Thanks, Steve, for sharing YOUR world with us. If you missed the demo, you can watch it here:

Steve made a finished illustration in the style of his newest book Road Trip A Whiskers Hollow Adventure, which was inspired by time that he spent at our Retreat Center.
Road Trip! A Whiskers Hollow Adventure

Some of Steve’s original art from Road Trip A Whiskers Hollow Adventure will be on display in the Steve Light cabin at our Retreat Center. Steve and his wife, Christine Cincotta, have established a scholarship to provide $300 towards tuition to attend our Summer Camp in Illustration. Find out more about the scholarship here.

Steve Light

Steve doing a demo at our Retreat Center.

Thank you to our faculty for this Guest Post!

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