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African Safari Animal Art: Realistic Sketching
Torri McCarrey
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(1,237)
In this ongoing art course, students will learn drawing techniques to sketch realistic African safari animals (lion, zebra, elephant, rhino, cheetah, and giraffe).
Class experience
In this ongoing drawing course, students will learn how to sketch realistic African safari animal portraits of a lion, zebra, elephant, rhino, cheetah, and giraffe. Please note that since this is an ongoing course, students can enroll or withdraw at any time. Each scheduled meeting will be spent sketching ONE animal. Week of July 2 - 8: Lion (head) 1. Students will learn techniques for sketching a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a lion. 2. Students will learn techniques for...
Lion 1. Students will learn techniques for sketching a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a lion. 2. Students will learn techniques for smooth blending, pencil application, gradient blending, and adding contrast. 3. Students will learn techniques for sketching realistic lion's mane. 4. Students will learn a few facts about lions. Zebra 1. Students will learn techniques for sketching a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a zebra. 2. Students will learn techniques for smooth blending, pencil application, gradient blending, and adding contrast. 3. Students will learn techniques for sketching a stripped pattern on a zebra. 4. Students will learn a few facts about zebras. Elephant 1. Students will learn techniques for sketching a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of an elephant. 2. Students will learn techniques for smooth blending, pencil application, gradient blending, and adding contrast. 3. Students will learn techniques for sketching realistic full body portrait of an elephant. 4. Students will learn a few facts about elephants. Rhino 1. Students will learn techniques for sketching a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a rhinoceros. 2. Students will learn techniques for smooth blending, pencil application, gradient blending, and adding contrast. 3. Students will learn techniques for sketching realistic full body portrait of a rhinoceros. 4. Students will learn a few facts about the rhinoceros. Cheetah 1. Students will learn techniques for sketching a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a cheetah. 2. Students will learn techniques for smooth blending, pencil application, gradient blending, and adding contrast. 3. Students will learn techniques for sketching realistic cheetah fur (spotted pattern, fur texture, etc.). 4. Students will learn a few facts about cheetahs. Giraffe 1. Students will learn techniques for sketching a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a giraffe. 2. Students will learn techniques for smooth blending, pencil application, gradient blending, and adding contrast. 3. Students will learn techniques for sketching a spotted pattern on the giraffe. 4. Students will learn a few facts about giraffes.
Homework Offered
Because of how detailed these sketches are, there is a good chance students will need to finish sketches outside of the designated class time.Assessments Offered
Students will be assessed throughout class and at the end of class through questions and/or sharing of drawings.Grades Offered
6 files available upon enrollmentREQUIRED FOR STUDENTS: -Paper (Preferably drawing paper, but if you do not have this, regular paper is fine.) -Pencil -Regular everyday eraser (new pencil top erasers work best) -Pencil sharpener -A printed or electronic copy of the animal reference photo we will sketch each week (available upon enrollment, found in the welcome post in the classroom tab) -Blending tool (We will practice blending skills a lot in these classes. If you do not have blending stumps, please bring a tissue and/or a Q-Tip. If you are unable to get these supplies, students are fine to use their fingers to blend.) WHAT THE TEACHER WILL BE USING (OPTIONAL): -Drawing paper OR Sketchbook (You can purchase a sketchbook for around $10 on Amazon.) -Wooden pencil -Pencil sharpener -Kneaded eraser (You can purchase a kneaded eraser for around $5 on Amazon.) -Regular everyday eraser -Drawing pencils (You can purchase drawing pencils for around $10 on Amazon.) -White gel pen
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Please be aware that this course uses materials that may be harmful to your student if used inappropriately. If you think your student may use any class materials inappropriately and/or potentially cause harm, please provide adult supervision for your student.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(1,237)
Welcome to my teacher page! My name is Torri McCarrey, and I am very passionate about teaching visual arts and core curriculum. My core curriculum courses often use an art integration approach to learning (e.g., drawing your own monster using...
Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
80 min
Completed by 125 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
1-12 learners per class
