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Painting Wild Animals in Acrylics....Plus Facts and Jokes!

We will be painting wild animals with acrylic paints and learning animal facts while enjoying the process!

Mrs. Alyssa

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(92)

What's included

3 live meetings

4 hrs 30 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

I will teach one painting of one wild animal a week. I will share and quiz students on facts about each animal throughout the relaxing painting process. Class starts with introductions and expectations, then a reassurance that no one is expected to be perfect and a loving reminder to have fun and enjoy the process, then an overview, then a sketch of the animal of the week, then the painting begins! While we paint, I will ask students to share any facts they already know and then ask questions to prompt their thinking process to see if they can fill in the blank on some animal facts. I like to laugh and keep things light...after all, painting should be enjoyable! Students will be lovingly encouraged to share their work and sincerely compliment each other. Beginners are welcome! No prior knowledge needed...all instructions will be kept simple. I welcome creativity and individuality...we learn from each other!

Learning Goals

Students will learn how to paint a giraffe, an elephant and a monkey in acrylic paint. They will be learning how to make fur look like fur and how to create textured skin.

Other Details

Supply List

9" by 12" mixed media paper (acrylic friendly). Acrylic paint (Apple Barrel is inexpensive and it's quality works for this project)...colors: black, white, grass green, bright yellow, pink, brown and baby blue. Brushes needed: Taklon or nylon preferred...a 3/8" (roughly) round brush, a skinny detail brush, and a 3/8" (roughly) angled brush. A cup for water to wash brushes off, a palette or old plate for paints. A towel to dry brushes. A pencil.

External Resources

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

Mrs. Alyssa

Joined October, 2020

4.9

92reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

I am an art teacher for ages 5-100. I've taught art in my own home and led paint parties in other people's homes. I have painted murals in big beautiful homes and furniture with tropical scenes that sold in high end design shops in Solana Beach, California. I was an Instructional Assistant with the Special Education department for 9 years. I love teaching and art!