The Animal Drawing Experience: Explore the Wonders of Wildlife
Join our immersive animal drawing class and learn how to bring the beauty of the animal kingdom to life on paper.
Chris Chien
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1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
New to Outschool? Enjoy $20 off this class with promocode: CHRISCH20 (New users only) π¦ Get ready for the ultimate animal drawing adventure! πΎ In this class, animal lovers will go on weekly expeditions to learn about and draw all sorts of amazing creatures. From the deepest jungles to the coldest arctic tundras, we'll discover the wonders of the animal kingdom and learn how to draw them with precision and detail. π You'll learn: β How to easily draw animal fur, hair, and scales β How to draw animal bones and anatomy for realistic drawings β How to draw animals in various moving, running, and crouching positions β The subtle anatomy differences between various species of animals β About the history, biology, and science of animal species π Our schedule will change every 8 weeks, and students can request their favorite animal species to be included. Some of the animals we'll cover include: Felines: cats, tigers, lions, cheetahs, pumas, jaguars, leopards, lynx Canines: dogs, wolves, foxes, jackals, coyotes Equines: horses, donkeys, zebras, mules Ursids: grizzly bears, pandas, polar bears Reptiles: lizards, iguanas, crocodiles, turtles, snakes, chameleons, dinosaurs And many more! * π¨ Materials: paper, pencil, eraser (digital mediums welcome) This is an intermediate level class for artists who love animals. Pack your art supplies and join us on this wild adventure! πΎπ―πΊπ¦ππ¦
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Materials: Paper, Pencil, Eraser (Digital Mediums welcome)
Β 1 file available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Carnegie Mellon University
Chris Chien is a professional theme park designer who has spent the last 10 years contributing to projects such as Universal Studios, Sesame Street Land, SeaWorld, Kennedy Space Center, Ferrari World and many more. As a professional concept designer and illustrator, he has created designs for many theme parks all around the world!
Chris primarily works in Photoshop, but his background in traditional mediums such as charcoal, watercolor and oil painting help gives his digital art an authentically βhand-paintedβ look. In addition, Chris often uses 3D software such as SketchUp, Unreal Engine and Planet Coaster to create immersive worlds.
In 2010, Chris graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a Bachelors in Industrial Design and a minor in Theater. During his time in college, Chris designed and built many award-winning Carnival Booths, which sparked his interest in themed entertainment. Afterward graduating from Carnegie Mellon, he moved to Los Angeles to study at the prestigious Concept Design Academy, studying under Hollywoodβs finest professionals from Disney, Pixar, Dreamworks, Lucasfilms, Marvel, and Blizzard.
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Chrisβ passion for themed entertainment and storytelling comes from exploring different countries. With his desire to learn and explore, he backpacked around the world, visiting the continents of Europe, Asia and South America - seeing castles, jungles, and temples in their natural context. Chrisβ mission in themed entertainment not just to entertain, but to also provide education and inspiration to people around the globe.
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Skills:
ββ’ 10 years of concept art and design experience
ββ’ 8 years of professional teaching experience (art classes for children, teens and adults)
β’ Experienced in theme park design, concept art for games and movies, showset design, fabrication, and scenic paintingReviews
Live Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
40 min
Completed by 68 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-10 learners per class
