Let's Draw & Paint a Calico Cat

Completed by 14 learners

Ages 10-15

Live One-Time Class

In this one time class students will draw and then paint a calico cat sitting by the window

Ms. Camille

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(1,184 reviews)

Live video meetings

Meets once

2-6 learners per class

60 min

About Learning Overview Teacher Reviews

What's included

1 live meeting

1 in-class hours

Class Experience

Let's Draw & Paint a Calico Cat sunning himself on a ledge by the window.

We will start off by taking a quick look at my reference image
I will then work step by step with students to break the cat into simple shapes and start drawing
Next we will add a face, ears and a tail
We will sketch in some light guide lines for his fur pattern
A simple window and ledge will be added to complete the drawing
Once our drawing is complete we will paint it in.
I will start with the cat and getting his fur pattern done then we will work on the window, wall and ledge

This is a guided drawing class but students are able to be creative with their own choice of colors and finishing touches.
*Please see Supply List below

Note: Please do not use printer/copy paper...children are disappointed when their work is floppy and doesn't hold up to painting. If you are unable to get a watercolor pad then mixed media would be another choice. A drawing paper pad, though not meant for painting could work as the paper is a little sturdier.

Learning Goals

Improve drawing and painting skills

Other Details

Supply List

8” x 10” or slightly larger Watercolor/study paper and Watercolor, Tempera or Acrylic paint 
*** OR ****
8” x 10” or slightly larger Canvas and Acrylic paint 
Paint colors: At least the primary colors of red, yellow and blue plus black and white
Pencil
Water container
Eraser 
Brushes in a couple sizes (tiny for details and larger for background areas) Takes forever to paint large areas with a tiny brush
Paper towel

Language of Instruction

English (Level: B1)

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Ms. Camille

Joined September, 2018

4.9

1184reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

My teaching style: I am a rather introverted artist who teaches....I am told that I am patient, encouraging, focused, firm. I enjoy/work best with older students. I believe my students should be free to put their own creative touches on their work. I have limited experience with special needs students (ADHD, Autism etc) I hope this is helpful as you read through reviews and decide if your learner will be a good fit.
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My name is Camille Jacks, originally from Jamaica, I have lived in the US since 1991.  I was awarded a portfolio scholarship to attend The Savannah College of Art and Design where I earned a BFA in Computer Art and Animation and graduated Magna Cum Laude.  
My hands are always busy and I love to teach myself new things.  I draw, paint, knit & crochet (have written patterns for magazines) needle felt, dabble in origami, macramé, weaving and sewing.
I started my teaching journey as a Media Specialist at a private Elementary school in 2004 where my little girl attended.  We moved to Georgia in 2007 and I worked for a company as a mobile computer teacher working with Preschool and Elementary school kids at various schools. The business did not survive so I started working for a company teaching art in the after school programs.
Before Coronavirus I was extremely busy teaching my own adult and kids classes and workshops (oil, watercolor and acrylic) at local county fine arts facilities plus Summer Art Camps. I also taught for a year at a Montessori school and simultaneously started my Outschool journey. 
Once in a while I get to do something cool like be a guest demo artist (needle felting) at The High Museum of Art in Atlanta (July 2018).  When I am not working I am a mom to a young adult daughter. a little bunny and a Diamond Dove.