Draw a Fox like Franz Marc- An Expressionist Experience

Completed by 46 learners

Ages 7-12

Live One-Time Class

Create a colorful, abstract animal & landscape drawing, inspired by the work of Expressionist painter Franz Marc.

Kristy Mankin

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3-10 learners per class

50 min

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What's included

1 live meeting

50 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Students will follow a teacher demonstration to create a beautiful animal & landscape scene, in a style inspired by the Fauvist painter Franz Marc.  This is a one-session class that will end with each student having created their own unique masterpiece!

We will begin by viewing example artworks and sketching out our own designs on canvas or paper.  The teacher will demonstrate techniques that students will use to imitate the "wild" colors of Franz Marc's abstract style of painting, then lead students step-by-step through the creation of the artwork.  Although instructions are quite detailed, students are encouraged to add their own creative touches to their work!

The recommended supply list for this class is: oil pastels and a piece of construction paper (in the student's choice of color).  
This project can also be completed in crayon, paint, or other media if supplies are limited.
More details, and an alternate list for those who wish to paint, may be found in the "learner supply list" below. 

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Learning Goals

Students will practice drawing or painting in a style inspired by the Expressionist painter Franz Marc, and will create a scene that exhibits movement, contrasting colors, and flattened space.

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Parental Guidance

Younger students may require assistance setting up (or cleaning up) art materials.

Supply List

This project may be created with either drawing or painting supplies!  The use of either will result in a beautiful artwork, so it is entirely the artist's preference which one to use, although drawing is recommended for beginners.  I will include both options below.  

****My preferred materials for this project are oil pastels on colored construction paper, but if supplies are limited, it can also be created using crayons or colored pencils on white paper, or acrylic paints on white or colored paper (or canvas).  

Drawing supply list:
- Black or dark blue paper (around 9x12")
- Oil pastels (recommend Pentel or Cray-Pas, both available on Amazon, or at art supply stores for under $10)


Painting supply list:
- Canvas or thick paper, around 9x12"
Both canvases and watercolor pads are available from Amazon or at art supply stores, for under $10.
- Acrylic paints or craft paints (available from Amazon or at art supply stores, for under $10). 
Colors needed include: white, black, blue, green, yellow, orange & red.
- Paint brush(es), small/medium in size (available from Amazon or at art supply stores, for under $5)
- water cup, paper plate (for mixing colors), paper towels

1 file available upon enrollment

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Kristy Mankin

Joined September, 2019

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Teacher expertise and credentials

2 Teaching Certificates

Texas Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts

California Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts

2 Degrees

Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Nebraska at Kearney

Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Texas Christian University

I have taught guided drawing lessons in my classes for at least the past ten years!  This style of painting or drawing is very accessible, and my students are often pleasantly surprised at how well their artwork turns out.  My demonstration is easy to follow, but still allows students to experiment and add a personal touch to their work.  I love the bright colors and free-spirited abstraction of this project, and I hope that your learners enjoy it as much as I do!