Draw Animals With Me: Beginner Realistic Animal Drawing Class - Sketch & Color
Draw animals with me! Learn to sketch realistic animals in their natural habitats using pencils & colored pencils. Enhance your drawing skills with expert tips and techniques for capturing wildlife in stunning detail!
Andy’s Art Studio: Realistic Animal Drawing!
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(30)
What's included
1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
The student may need to finish adding minor details to their drawing if they are unable to complete it in class.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Thank you for checking out my class! My animal drawing club for beginners is the perfect way for young artists to develop their drawing skills and learn how to sketch animals in a realistic style. This engaging drawing class is ideal for beginners and helps children improve their artistic abilities while drawing animals in their natural habitats. Why Choose My Animal Drawing Club? I, Mr. Andy, will guide your child as they explore the exciting world of animal drawing. Every week, I focus on a different animal, and students will learn to draw that animal using basic shapes and simple techniques. What’s Included in the Class? Step-by-Step Animal Drawing: Each class begins with sketching the animal using a drawing pencil and eraser. I will walk students through the process, showing how to break down complex animals into simple shapes like circles, ovals, and squares. Creating Backgrounds: After the animal sketch is completed, students will learn to draw a background that matches the animal’s natural habitat, enhancing the realism of their artwork. Coloring and Detailing: Once the sketch is done, we’ll bring the animal and scene to life by coloring them in using colored pencils (or markers), adding depth and texture. Showcase Time: At the end of each class, students may proudly showcase their completed drawings to the group (if they wish to do so)! How My Online Drawing Class Works Interactive Online Sessions: My classes are taught via Zoom, where I use two cameras—one focusing on my face and the other on my drawing pad. This setup ensures students can follow along easily and learn the drawing techniques. Step-by-Step Guidance: Each class is taught step-by-step, with me drawing along and explaining every move. Students can draw alongside me, following my instructions in real time. Personalized Feedback: Throughout the class, I pause regularly to check in with students, offering feedback and encouragement. If a student needs help or has a question, I am always ready to assist, ensuring no one gets left behind. Positive, Relaxed Environment: My teaching style is fun, supportive, and relaxed, allowing students to feel confident as they develop their artistic skills. Class Details Weekly Sessions: This is a weekly class, and each session focuses on drawing a different animal. (See the list of animals I'll draw in the upcoming weeks below.) Suitable for Beginners: Whether your child is a complete beginner or has some drawing experience, this class is designed to be accessible and enjoyable for all skill levels. Attendance: The class will begin on time. In order to create a smooth class for my students, I will have to continue forward if a learner arrives late. All of my classes are recorded. If a learner arrives late to the class, I will encourage them to watch the recording after class to catch up on anything they may have missed. Please note: Each student draws at their own pace. Due to this, they may not finish the drawing in the time we have for the class. However, students will learn valuable techniques they can apply on their own. No prior knowledge or experience is required. Since this is an ongoing class, students can stop attending at any time. I’m a professional artist with over 12 years of experience in drawing and painting. I’ve been teaching art since 2021, and my classes are designed to help students of all skill levels feel confident and creative. List of animals we will draw each week in class: October 2023 Week of the 30th: Bird November 2023 Week of the 6th: Squirrel Week of the 13th: Lizard Week of the 20th: Bear Week of the 27th: Parrot December 2023 Week of the 4th: Wolf Week of the 11th: Kangaroo Week of the 18th: Cat Week of the 25th: Otter January 2024 Week of the 1st: Owl Week of the 8th: Fox Week of the 15th: Sea Turtle Week of the 22nd: Clownfish Week of the 29th: Aligator February 2024 Week of the 5th: Chipmunk Week of the 12th: Snow Leopard Week of the 19th: Eagle Week of the 26th: Shark March 2024 Week of the 4th: Cobra Week of the 11th: Gila monster (Lizard) Week of the 18th: Penguins Week of the 25th: Lion April 2024 Week of the 1st: Kangaroo Week of the 8th: Iguana Week of the 15th: Manta Ray Week of the 22nd: Ring Tailed Lemur Week of the 29th: Frog May 2024 Week of the 6th: Golden Retriever Puppy Week of the 13th: Crab Week of the 20th: Kitten Week of the 27th: Parrot Fish June 2024 Week of the 3rd: Toucan Week of the 10th: Blue Whale Week of the 17th: Red Panda Week of the 24th: Blue and Yellow Lizard July 2024 Week of the 1st: Sifaka Lemur Week of the 8th: Ant Eater Week of the 15th: Giant Squid Week of the 22nd: Flamingos Week of the 29th: Beaver August 2024 Week of the 5th: Orcas Week of the 12th: Macaw in Flight Week of the 19th: Elk Herd Week of the 26th: Polar Bear September 2024 Week of the 2nd: Sea Lion Week of the 9th: Caracal Wild Cat Week of the 16th: Manatee Week of the 23rd: Camel Week of the 30th: HURRICANE - NO CLASSES FOR MOST OF OCTOBER October 2024 Last week in October - Parrot from Ecuador November 2024 Week of the 4th: Red Bird (Cardinal) at Feeder Week of the 11th: Deer in Meadow Week of the 18th: Pika Week of the 25th: Warthog December 2024 Week of the 2nd: Baboon Week of the 9th: Aye-aye Week of the 16th: Lynx in snow Week of the 23rd: Squirrel Week of the 30th: Blue Heron January 2025 Week of the 6th: Panda Week of the 13th: Capybara Week of the 20th: Axolotl Week of the 27th: Sloth February 2025 Week of the 3rd: Narwhal Whale Week of the 10th: Platypus Week of the 17th: Hippopotamus Week of the 24th: Zebra in the Savanna March 2025 Week of the 3rd: Great White Shark Week of the 10th: Koala Week of the 17th: Butterfly Week of the 24th: Komodo Dragon Week of the 31st: Meerkat April 2025 Week of the 7th: Okapi Week of the 14th: Coral Reef Week of the 21st: T-Rex (Dinosaur) Week of the 28th: Orangutang May 2025 To be announced
Learning Goals
I want my students to develop their drawing skills and show them sketching and shading techniques that can help them in future drawings they do in their own.I teach them to think of what we draw in a simple way. Going step by step we “build” the animal we are drawing using simple and familiar shapes such as ovals and triangles.
Other Details
Learning Needs
Learners can engage with me using various methods, such as the chat box and reactions, or the microphone.
All classes are recorded which allows learners to review the class at a later if they wish to do so.
Supply List
Required: Drawing Pencil, Sketching Pad and Eraser. And at least one of the following: colored pencils OR markers OR crayons
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2023
5.0
30reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I’m a fine artist working out of my home studio in South Carolina. I have been a fine artist since 2013 and an art teacher since 2021.
I specialize in watercolors, colored pencils, alcohol and Posca acrylic markers as well as
acrylic paints. I greatly enjoy painting and drawing realistic animals, landscapes and
cityscapes. I also make pet portraits in my own artistic style. I love drawing all kinds of wildlife such as cats, dogs, lions, whales, dolphins and more in their natural habitats. Everyday I discover new animals to draw and paint and I love sharing these with my students.
I love teaching and sharing what I have learned with others about drawing, painting, sketching and animal anatomy.
In 2023 I started teaching art classes on Outschool to children and teens. Teaching has helped me learn how to explain art concepts to my students as well as improve my own art skills.
I enjoy using vibrant, rich colors that may not be natural to the
subject, but give it an interesting and striking appearance. I like to
highlight the main subject with light and shadow giving it form and
depth.
When creating my artwork, I start with choosing the person or
animal I want to draw. I then either browse photography websites until I
find a reference photo I really like or I draw from my imagination. From
there I work on coming up with a composition and color scheme.
I am constantly working towards improving my craft and
furthering my skills as a fine artist. By doing this, I can improve my work
and better educate my art students.
Reviews:
"My daughter loves this class! And I love seeing her animal drawing after. Last week was an otter floating on its back and it was so adorable. This is greatfor any kiddo who wants to learn drawing techniques and drawing animals from a very patient and engaging teacher." April T.
"My daughter is 12 years old, likes to doodle and loves animals. She had a wonderful session with Andy. He is calm and his instructions were very easy to follow. He provided feedback to her as the class progressed. She drew a clownfish with him and it is one of the best drawings that she has ever created." Jessica W.Reviews
Live Group Class
$8
weekly1x per week
35 min
Completed by 26 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
1-4 learners per class
