What's included
1 live meeting
1 hrs 10 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. I will expect learners to do about an hour of drawing homework every week in their sketchbooksAssessment
I will provide personalized, written feedback in the learner area if learners send me their homework. If the learners do not send me their homework I can not provide helpful feedback. I do not like to grade art, but I am happy to provide one if the student requests it.Grading
includedClass Experience
I will be teaching intermediate level art, ideal for junior high aged art students. I always mute my classes but I encourage learners to unmute themselves and ask questions at any point. Learners who take this as an ongoing class will develop as artists over time and learn a variety of drawing skills such as cartooning, rendering, shading, lighting, using pen and ink, pointillism, contour drawing, and pencil drawing I believe in teaching by example. This means that I paint/draw along with the learner, show them different techniques and explain the process as we embark on our creative journey. This class can accommodate all skill levels. I can teach art from scratch or help a learner develop a portfolio for college art applications. Here is a list of the topics we will be exploring over the course of the class, in order. Learners are welcome to choose their own subject matter. Every week, on the day of the class, I will write in the classroom to let learners know what supples will be needed and what we will be focusing on that day from the list below. Please reach out for more information. Week of dec 29: Realistic Drawing on Toned Paper (coloured pencils/marker, toned paper) Week of Jan 4: Optical Illusion Drawing (Ink, Pencil, coloured pencils/marker) Week of jan 11: How to draw an eye (graphite pencil) Week of Jan 18: How to draw an nose (graphite pencil) Week of Jan25: How to draw a face (Ink, Pencil) Week of Feb 1: Design a toy (Ink, Pencil) Week of feb 8 : Cute cartoon monster (Ink, Pencil) Week of feb 15: Simple still life (graphite pencil) Week of feb 22: Create an Animal Combo! (graphite pencil) Week of march 1: Fictional Character Creation (Ink, Pencil) Week of march 8: Invention Creation Week of march 15: Toned Paper Drawing with coloured pencil Week of march 22 : Graphic landscape (pen, pencil, eraser, sketchbook, coloured pencils or markers) Week of march 29: Grid drawing (pencil, eraser, paper) Week of april 5: Draw a hole in the page. Graphic landscape (pen, pencil, eraser, sketchbook, coloured pencils or markers) April 12: art journaling prompts April 19: Draw an animal based on its Skeleton alone April 26: Personify a feeling May 3: draw a human of the distant future May 10: scribble start! drawing a monster or abstract exploration based on a scribble. May 17: design and Draw a recipe May 21: create a super hero, or a super villain with special powers May 31: Shadow and Highlights Review (graphite pencil) June 7: Scribble Drawing (Ink) June 14: Crosshatching (Ink) June 21: Pointillism (Ink) June 28: Pattern drawing (Ink, Pencil) July 6: Cartoon Drawing (Ink, Pencil) July 13 of dec 15: Stain glass style drawing (coloured pencil or marker, black, felt tip, pen, pencil, eraser, paper) july 20: Abstract Art (Ink, Pencil, coloured pencils/marker)
Learning Goals
Learners will learn different drawing skills.
If you take each class you will learn:
Highlight/shadow
Different shading techniques
Cartoon drawing
Realistic drawing
Creative thinking
Abstract drawing
Learners who take multiple classes should emerge from this class as more skilled and confident artists
Other Details
Supply List
A sketchbook! Pencils (4B, 2B, HB, 2H are ideal) Eraser Fine tipped black felt pens (I use Micron Pens) Coloured Pencils Markers (optional)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Alberta College of Arts and Design
I love to teach art, and specialize in drawing (wide variety of styles and techniques), procreate, watercolour, and acrylic painting. When I teach, I like to lead by example. This means that I draw, paint and create with my learners. Throughout class I make myself available for questions, assistance and feedback.
I’ve been teaching art for over 6 years, and I have been creating art professionally since 2011. I have illustrated marketing materials for Denny’s, Newman’s Own, Duane Reade, Discovery Children’s Museum, The Mendes Foundation and other clients.
I also have extensive experience in advertising. I’ve been working as an art director/creative director for over 17 years. I worked in New York City for 10 years, Cambodia for one, and I currently work remotely out of my home office in Canada. In my advertising career I've made TV commercials, print campaigns, radio spots, online ads, videos and billboards (even some in Time Square.) I love thinking of cool ideas and bringing them to life. I am excited to share this skill with my students.
I believe that art is more than an applicable workplace skill. Art is a form of healthy self-expression and personal reflection. I also believe that art teaches the importance of patience and persistence. It is an education for the mind and soul.
For me, art is meditative. I own dozens of sketchbooks filled with drawings I’ve done throughout the years. Many pages contains a memory, emotion, thought or experience. As a mother, I find additional inspiration through my daughter and new son.
Art is everywhere, if you look for it. Children especially have a gift for finding beauty in the world. I hope to harness this gift so every child in my class can find their own unique, artistic voice.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
weekly1x per week
70 min
Completed by 93 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
3-10 learners per class