Jennifer Morrison
Jennifer Morrison Projects
Holiday Amaryllis and Pine Illustration with Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils
Follow along with Jennifer as she demonstrates how to create a festive amaryllis and pine illustration using Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils. Working in photorealism—a genre of art that attempts to replicate a photograph as realistically as possible in another medium—she begins by choosing a strong reference image. Jennifer discusses the importance of choosing the right pencils and color palette and shares a technique for removing graininess from your work using Utrecht NOOD Odorless Paint Thinner.
Favorite Art Supplies
Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils - Set of 132, Assorted Colors
Faber-Castell Polychromos Pencil Set - Set of 120, Assorted Colors
Caran d'Ache Luminance Colored Pencils - Set of 100, Assorted Colors
Derwent Lightfast Colored Pencils - Set of 100, Tin Box, Assorted Colors
Rising Museum Board - 32" x 40" x 2 Ply, White, Sheet
Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Pad - 11" x 14", Smooth, 20 Sheets
Utrecht NOOD Odorless Paint Thinner - 118 ml, Bottle
Gamblin Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits - 4.2 oz bottle
Derwent Battery-Operated Eraser - Silver
Derwent Battery-Operated Eraser Refill - Pack of 30
Slice Pen Cutter
Derwent Pencil Extenders - Pkg of 2
Faber-Castell Dust-Free Vinyl Eraser, Pkg of 2
Tombow Mono Zero Refillable Eraser - Eraser and Refill Pack, Round
Mobius & Ruppert Wedge Brass Pencil Sharpener - Double Hole
Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic Coating - 6 oz, Spray Can
Arches Watercolor Pad - 10" x 14", 140 lb, Hot Press, Fold-over, 12 Sheets
Clairefontaine Pastelmat Pad - 9-1/2" x 12", White, 12 Sheets
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, 4th Edition - Paperback
About the Artist
Jennifer Morrison is an Indiana-based botanical artist specializing in colored pencil drawing. When it came to discovering her aptitude for art, Jennifer was a bit of a late bloomer: it was around 2015 when she first picked up a set of colored pencils and learned to draw. She holds this as proof of our ability to find hidden talents at any stage of life. Inspired by seasonal botanicals, such as flowers in full bloom and ripe fruits bursting with color, Jennifer creates works of art highlighting the beauty in the simple things around us. Her love of drawing is equal only to her love of teaching. Through online tutorials, Jennifer shares her techniques and favorite tools with artists of all skill levels—including those starting out like she once did.
Learn more about Jennifer Morrison and her work on her website and follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.