Sandra explains to Marie what materials are needed for charcoal drawing. Some you'll need to buy at an art store, but others you can find right at home!

Sandra and Marie continue their charcoal drawing lesson. Marie isn't afraid to get her hands dirty!

Sandra introduces Marie to the color wheel and shows her how to mix colors together. Marie is very eager to learn!

Sandra continues to explain the different colors of the color wheel. She also gives a great explanation of complementary colors and how to obtain the best color combinations.

Sandra shows Marie how to make her own watercolor paint by mixing colors from pigments to a binder. She also explains the characteristics of various paintbrushes.

Marie is starting something new in her painting adventure: she will attempt to do abstract painting. Sandra gives her some advice.

Marie forgot her art homework at home, so she describes it instead. Her son is going to attend one of Sandra's art workshops to relieve stress.

Marie and Sandra discuss the benefits of art lessons. Sandra jokes that she practices art therapy without realizing it. Meanwhile, Marie's son loved Sandra's class he took on Saturday, so Marie is more relaxed. Something must be working!

Sandra tells Marie about a great project she has planned for the children in her Saturday sessions: observational outings in the park to learn about plants, shadows, and light, followed by a drawing session.

Before tackling today's art lesson, Sandra and Marie talk about the children's Saturday afternoon class. The kids learned about the trees and plants of Paris and the lesson was a great success!