ART CAMP: Draw Your Patron Animal
In this 3-session camp, students will learn to blend a painted background and draw with a lighter color to produce a beautiful magical Patron Animal.
Deborah Ewing
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(1,499)
What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Not required, but students are welcome and encouraged to work on assignments and practice further between class sessions.Assessment
Informal assessments will take place during class in the form of teacher observation and possible suggestions (as requested by students).Grading
Certificates of Completion will be offered upon successful completion of this course. Letter or Number grades will be offered per parent request.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner - Advanced Level
This class is geared toward students who already have the ability to draw their own animals (they will get to choose their animal), as the guided instruction will be around how to blend the paint for the background and how to apply the drawing and painting materials for drawing the animals. Because the students will have the freedom to choose their own animals, there obviously won't be time in class for me to do a guided drawing of each individual animal. My teaching style involves breaking the process down into smaller, easy-to-follow steps. I pace the class according to the needs of the students; if needed, I give fast finishers a break, allowing students who need more time to complete their work, the time to do so, and even then, finishing before class ends is NOT the objective. The examples in the picture are only suggestive; students may also request a particular favorite if time allows. My classes are intended to be fun, informative, and a safe place to take artistic risks and make mistakes--that is experimentation, which artists do all the time! At the end of class, students will be invited to share their creations no matter what their progress is. More detailed information regarding this class can be found in the syllabus. **PLEASE NOTE** Some students work faster and will complete their art early. Hopefully they can come prepared to either make more or at least draw other animals if this is the case. AFTER THE FINAL SESSION: It is highly recommended that the painting be sprayed with hairspray (Aquanet works well!) or acrylic sealer to prevent the chalk from accidental smearing. Additional layers of chalk may need to be built up and re-sprayed. My teaching style involves breaking the process down into smaller, easy-to-follow steps. I pace the class according to the needs of the students; if needed, I give fast finishers a break, allowing students who need more time to complete their work, the time to do so, and even then, finishing before class ends is NOT the objective. My classes are intended to be fun, informative, and a safe place to take artistic risks and make mistakes--that is experimentation, which artists do all the time! At the end of class, students will be invited to share their creations no matter what their progress is.
Learning Goals
Students will practice their drawing skills by drawing a favorite animal that they feel they are good at drawing (can be very simple or very detailed; student choice).Students will learn to smoothly blend paint for their painted backgrounds.
Syllabus
3 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Painting the Background
We will paint the background with blue, white and black acrylic paints. While painting, students will think about their favorite animals, what traits are most appealing to them, and consider their favorite animal for the drawing. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Drawing the Patron Animal
Students will practice drawing their chosen animal. Having printed images and/or google search images available for study and copy is strongly recommended. Teacher help will be available as needed. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Finishing the Art
We will redraw the animal on the painting with pencil and trace with a paint marker (strongly recommended; see materials list. Then we will use white chalk to blend around the outside of the animal to give a mysterious, wispy effect. 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
General drawing skill is very helpful.
Supply List
Printed images of animal (from Google search, see description above) Newspaper or plastic tablecloth to keep surface clean when painting Old shirt or apron to protect clothing when painting Sketchbook or inexpensive (printer) paper to practice drawing Pencils, eraser, pencil sharpener White colored pencil (from a set, or white Prismacolor can be purchased separately at Michaels) inexpensive acrylic paints in tubes, in blue, white and black. I found tubes at Walmart for less than $2 apiece. An alternative is acrylic craft paint in the bottles found at Michael's, Hobby Lobby, and the craft department in many stores. Wide, flat paintbrushes (sets of brushes for acrylic painting can be found at Walmart for less than $5. White paint marker. I found Sharpies in the same aisle as the paint for a little over $2. OR, acrylic paint marker--these are more expensive and found at Michael's. Alternative can be a silver Sharpie. Regular white chalkboard chalk. I found a box of 12 Crayola white chalks at Dollar Tree. For the final painting, any heavy paper, such as watercolor paper, Bristol board, or even cardboard can be used. An alternative is canvas or canvas panel. I use 8X10 watercolor paper for this project. Clear acrylic spray fixative OR hairspray
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2019
4.8
1499reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Colorado Teaching Certificate
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University of Colorado, Boulder - Degree DOES NOT EXPIRE
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Metropolitan State College of Denver - Degree DOES NOT Expire
As a licensed art teacher, I have developed techniques for breaking down drawing lessons into simple, easy-to-follow steps. Once we get the basics done, I give my students freedom to complete their project using their own imagination, thereby giving them the opportunity to take what I have taught them to a different, fun and creative level.Reviews
Live Group Course
$60
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
3-16 learners per class
