What's included
1 live meeting
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
I love using birds to teach drawing, they are a simple and beautiful subject. In this class artists will sketch 4 different backyard birds and complete the details and shading of 1. This is a great place to start drawing for beginners and will also appeal to intermediate artists who want to learn to draw more realistic or birds specifically. We will begin the class with some warm ups to practice light drawing for out initial sketch and shading for details in the end. We will then use a reference photo of a Sparrow, Black Capped Chickadee, Blue Jay and an English Robin . I will show the photo in my camera and learners will follow along with me to find and sketch the basic shapes building the framework of the bird. After sketching the 4 birds, learners will vote on which bird they would most like to complete with shading and details. I will teach the young artists how to use graphite pencils to shade and add texture to the bird. Leaners will leave with a finished bird they will be proud of and also the skill and confidence to draw any common bird they wish to draw. I love to give students understanding and practice drawing techniques that they can build on and take with them on their journey as an artist.
Other Details
Supply List
* graphite pencils ( 2H, HB, 2b, 6b) A regular #2 pencil will do but a set of graphite pencils will give the best results * eraser * sharpener * 3 sheets of paper or a sketchbook I will post reference photos of birds in the classroom where you can download and print or pull up on a sepereate phone/ device.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a full time artist completely in love with creating art , I paint daily and sell my paintings locally and online.
I have enjoyed drawing since I was a child and have always had a sketchbook nearby but never took an art class until my late 20's. One oil painting class and I was off, learning everything I could, using as many art materials as I could get my hands on.
A fearless desire to try new art techniques and mediums has driven me to learn art on my own, no formal training , although I have learned a lot from some talented online art teachers.
It is exciting, inspiring, empowering to learn that you can create something beautiful with just your hands, your mind and a few simple tools.
I would become stagnant if I did not have an outflow for this creativity, so I teach!! I love sharing what I have learned with others. I am willing to teach whatever I am learning and creating so expect a variety of classes.
I taught art in a private school to grades K-12 for 2 years. I have also taught art and sewing lessons in my home. I was a homeschool mom for several years and taught art at our homeschool co-op to ages 6-13.
I think that online learning is a huge asset to the the young artist. Being that I have learned a lot online myself I know from a students perspective.
With close up cameras, a smart pen, sharing abilities in Zoom, printables and whatever else it takes , I am able to really focus the student on what they see, learning to see details and put them down on canvas or paper.
I believe every artist is at a different place in his or her learning process and needs to work right there in that place. No comparisons to others or mine. Mistakes are welcomed and hopefully turned into a new and unexpected beauty in the art.
My hope is that my students enjoy the process of learning and creating art as much as I do and that I can help make that happen.
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$18
per classMeets once
90 min
Completed by 77 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
2-8 learners per class