Draw With Me: Realistic Animal Drawings

Animals are an incredible source of inspiration for artists. In this ongoing weekly class, we will use reference photos of animals from many species all over the world to learn the intricacies of graphite pencil drawing. We will draw a different animal each week. 
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   I will continue this class throughout the year, updating the schedule as we go.  I welcome you to Draw along with me for as long as you like, or pause your subscription when needed to choose the animals you would like to draw. 
                                       **WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE CLASS**
I will draw alongside the students in real-time, demonstrating my drawing process through my camera. I start by finding basic shapes in the animal to get the right proportions,  then we will refine the lines, next We shade to add form and depth and then finish up with details to bring the drawing to life.    
   Students will see how I navigate through the messy beginnings, gradually refining as I go. I will demonstrate that making mistakes is part of the process, not a reason to stop.

  We will explore many unique and wonderful animals and challenge ourselves to depict features such as fur, feathers, whiskers, and scales. While I will teach techniques and demonstrate how I approach these challenges, I will also emphasize that "there is more than one way to do a thing." Students may experiment with their own techniques, or closely follow my methods. Both approaches hold valuable lessons in the artists' learning process.
              
                                                     **SHARING**
  Students can share their work halfway through the course and again at the end, though this is not required. Some students may not finish by the end of the session and continue to work on their pieces afterward. This is perfectly fine, as some artists take more time.

Students will be given a link to our "Share Board" on Padlet, where they can post their artwork and view each other's finished pieces more closely. Positive feedback can be left in the comments section.
                                             **WEEKLY CHALLENGE**
Each week, students will receive a challenge to complete during their own time, allowing them to apply the skills taught in class.

Drawing is a skill that can be learned, and in time they will be able to use the methods I teach to create their own beautiful animal artwork.

Jan 9     MORKIE (Maltese, Yorkie mix)   
Jan 16      LION  
Jan 23     SEA TURTLE
Jan 30    SNAKE
Feb 6      FOX
Feb 13     EAGLE
Feb 20     TABBY CAT
Feb 27     GIRAFFE
Mar 13     WHALE
Mar 20    IGUANA
Mar 27     RACOON
Apr. 3     PARAKEET
Apr 10     COCKER SPANIEL PUPPY
Apr 17      ELEPHANT
May 1      CRAB
May 8     RED EYED TREE FROG
May 15    CHIPMUNK
May 22   HUMMINGBIRD