Illustrating fruits in colour pencil

On this two-day course, we will be working from life to illustrate the wonderful colours and textures found on fruits in coloured pencil. The course will begin with a drawing exercise where you will have the opportunity to learn how to create textures, such as shine on a pomegranate, bloom on a blueberry, the waxy textured skin on an avocado and the juicy interior of a citrus fruit. Following on from our exploratory morning you will have the opportunity to choose your subject matter to work on for the remainder of the course. With Vicky’s guidance, you will learn about composition and practice your observational drawing skills. Technical colour pencil techniques will be taught so you can create a realistic depiction of your fruit. This course will have a relaxed learning environment where everyone is welcome.

Suitable for all abilities

Practicing as an architect provided Vicky Hallam with a meticulous eye for detail and precise way of working which can be seen in her lifelike portrayals of plants and their anatomy. Graduating with a distinction from the Society of Botanical Artists Distance Learning Diploma May 2023, she is a member of the Iceni Botanical Artists and a Fellow Member of the Society of Botanical Artists. Formerly an Associate Lecturer in drawing and design at university, Vicky is passionate about teaching others and now provides structured tuition in botanical illustration, holding regular evening classes in Cambridge and workshops further afield. Specialising in botanical illustration working in colour pencil, graphite and ink she has exhibited in galleries across the UK, including at The Mall Galleries, London, The Gallery, Holt and Bury St Edmunds Guildhall in 2025.