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Draw a Realistic Tree

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Ages 10-13

Self-Paced Class

In this one-time self-paced class, students will learn basic techniques for drawing and shading a tree.

Deborah Ewing

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4.8

Number of reviews:

(1,500 reviews)

1 pre-recorded lesson

1 week of teacher support

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What's included

1 pre-recorded lesson

1 week

of teacher support

1 year access

to the content

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 7

Beginner Level

**PLEASE NOTE** This is a SELF-PACED class and is PRE-RECORDED. THIS MEANS STUDENTS WILL WATCH THE PRE-RECORDED VIDEO. There are no live meetings. All interactions between students and the teacher will happen on the class page.
This class will be presented via pre-recorded demonstration drawings. Students will engage in questions, class discussions on the classroom tab, assignments and be part of an artist critique, which will be guided by the instructor.

Why Self-Paced?
*MY Self-Paced classes ALWAYS cost less than the live versions of the same class!
*Self-Paced classes are an excellent choice for families with busy schedules. 
*Content is exactly the same as live classes, at a lower fee.
*Students can work at an independent pace. 
*Self-Paced classes are fantastic for international students whose time zone doesn't match the teacher's (US Mountain Time),
*Self-Paced classes are a great alternative for students who are uncomfortable with live video chat.

Our Self-Paced format will be as follows: 
Content: Video demonstration of the process will be posted. Videos will vary in length depending on the type of art being presented. Some may be as short as 10 or 15 minutes while others could be ½ hour or more. Student work is expected to take anywhere from 40 minutes to an hour, depending upon the student’s preferred pace. 

Drawing Assignments: Students spend time completing their artwork and submit it via the classroom.

Submit Assignment: Students are required to post photos of their completed artwork in the classroom on the designated post. Keep in mind, uploading artwork for the teacher to see is important for assessment and feedback.


Submit Assignment: Students are required to post photos of their completed artwork in the classroom on the designated post. Keep in mind, sharing artwork is essential in a flex class. 

Detailed information regarding the content of each session can be found in the syllabus.

Learning Goals

Students will learn and practice pencil handling techniques.

Students will learn how branches grow and split off.

Syllabus

1 Lesson

over 1 Week

Lesson 1:

Draw a Realistic Tree

 In this step-by-step class, we will cover basic line drawing technique, creating a tree, literally, from the ground up, splitting the lines into branches, and adding shading/texture.

Other Details

Supply List

Students will need:
Paper (drawing paper is great; sketchbook, or even printer paper will work!
Pencil, eraser, pencil sharpener
Black Sharpie
Choice of coloring tools: colored pencils, crayons, watercolor pencils, or markers.

External Resources

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

Meet the teacher

Deborah Ewing

Joined May, 2019

4.8

1500reviews

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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.