How to Draw Animals

Learning the fundamentals of drawing is beneficial for all artists, and professionals Melissa Forman and Paul Richmond are here to teach you the fundamentals of drawing animals. This nine part course will start at the very beginning and walk you through the steps and techniques of creating a series of gesture studies of a variety of animals, including birds, horses, and wolves, followed by two more detailed animal drawings, with an emphasis on improving observational drawing skills.

What You’ll Learn: 

- Fundamentals of Drawing: Master the basics of observational drawing by understanding the shapes and forms that make up an animal 
- Diverse Techniques: From gesture drawings to shading with graphite, explore a variety of art methods and techniques 
- Weekly Practice: Experience the improvement in your skills with exercises and projects. The sky’s the limit once you learn the basics!

Course Features: 

- Engaging Exercises: Each lesson is designed to be light-hearted and enjoyable, ensuring you’ll want to come back and learn more 
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Teaching technical skills and creative expression, this class is perfect for beginners or as a refresher
- Interactive Learning: Paul and Melissa's approachable style makes learning accessible and entertaining 

There will be no live meeting for this class. This course consists of nine 10-minute video lessons. Each week, three new lessons will be released, and students can participate on their own schedule, pausing the videos as much as needed to learn at their own pace. Students are encouraged to share their artwork and join in discussion on the class page. The course takes three weeks to complete. Paul will interact with students who share their artwork each week, providing feedback, encouragement, and support within two days of student submissions.

Materials: 

You are welcome to work with any drawing materials you'd like, but here's a list of everything Paul and Melissa will be using in this series:

- Sketchbook
- Drawing Pencils
- Kneaded Eraser
- Pencil Sharpener
- Micron Pens
- Watercolor Paper
- Paper Towels
- Charcoal