Drawing Realistic Animals: A New Animal Every Week!
In the "Drawing Animals" ongoing class, beginning artists will draw a variety of animals.
Wendy Stanziano
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(128)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
This class is perfect for previous "Drawing Animals" artists or those who are brand new to the series! We will draw a new animal every week based on students' interests. Previous and upcoming classes: Week 25 (6/21): NO CLASS Week 25 (6/24): Hanging Sloth **NO CLASS 6/28 or 7/1** **NO CLASS 7/5 or 7/8** Week 26 (7/12 and 7/15): Toucan Week 27 (7/19 and 7/22): Axolotl Week 28 (7/26 and 7/29): Quokka Week 29 (8/2 and 8/5): Goat **NO CLASS 8/9** Week 30 (8/11): Seahorse Week 31 (8/16 and 8/19): Rhino Week 32 (8/23 and 8/26): Elephant *new time* Do you want to draw realistic animals? Or maybe even cartoons or anime? Wondering what is "missing" from your drawings? This beginners' basic series will help young artists break animals into basic shapes. These classes are available as "stand alone" or in this ongoing series. Each class will focus on using simple shapes like circles, ovals, rectangles, etc. combined with basic lines to draw animals. Students will draw along with me in pencil and then can complete the sketch with a black pen, marker, or colored pencils. We will draw a different animal each week. I believe all people can feel successful with drawing. It's more confidence than skill! I like to model the techniques and then allow students to find their comfort level. Students are invited to share their drawings for specific feedback, but not required. No prior drawing knowledge needed. Just a desire to try!
Learning Goals
Students will learn to break complex forms into basic shapes. These guidelines will then help the artists add details, texture, and value (shading) to create a realistic animal drawing.
Other Details
Supply List
-white paper or sketchbook -pencil -eraser -Q-tip or tissue for blending -thin black pen or marker, like Sharpie (optional) -circles to trace, like a small cup (optional) -colored pencils (optional)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
5.0
128reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Hi! My name is Wendy Stanziano and I am a visual arts teacher at a charter school in Florida. I currently teach 4th through 8th grades, but I’ve also been a preschool teacher and a fourth grade classroom teacher for many years. In both my digital and actual art classrooms, I enjoy sharing stories and projects about art history with my students. We also have fun using digital and traditional art techniques. I graduated college with a BA in Studio Art with a concentration in painting. I sponsor afterschool art and media clubs for students of all ages. At home, we have two children, ages 12 and 16 who endure, I mean ENJOY, having school lessons all summer with Teacher Mom! We also love to travel and find fun and educational outings to museums, zoos, and science centers. I love encouraging students to become “fearless learners” who realize that the journey is far more important than the final destination. In the words of artist, Salvador Dali, “Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it.”
I really came to love my online lessons during digital learning. I cannot wait to meet your child in my Outschool classroom!Reviews
Live Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 64 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
2-10 learners per class
