Pencil Sketching - Animal Anatomy: Realistic Birds
This on-going class meets once a week. Students will sketch birds using basic shapes and shading techniques. Students will learn art concepts including soft strokes, values, proportions, shading and blending.
Young Art: Art Education, Fashion Design, Coding
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What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
This class is an ongoing format. Students will sketch a new bird every week. Each week is charged as a subscription on Sunday mornings. Students can join or leave the series any week. Prior attendance and knowledge of the subject is not required to attend. Each class will follow the step-by-step process: 1. They will concentrate on rendering the basic shapes of an animal in line only, then proceed to discover the various relationships between the lines, shapes and proportions of the image. 2. They will learn to use a mixture of loose hatching and cross-hatching techniques to apply some dark tones in order to create the form of the animal. 3. They will modify the dark tones of the image by both strengthening and blending them with carefully graduated shading. 4. The final step will be to unify the form, tones and texture of the image by deepening the shadows and increasing their contrast. Students will learn progressively to develop each animal by concentrating on uniting the elements of line, shape, tone and texture. Once they built a solid foundation and keep practicing, they will be able to sketch a multitude of unique bird portraits. Classes are highly interactive and students will have the opportunity to socialize and share their ideas in a fun and upbeat environment. Schedule March Week Starting 2/26: Kingfisher Week Starting 3/4: Emu Week Starting 3/11: Swallow Week Starting 3/18: Dove Week Starting 3/25: Eagle April Week Starting 4/1: Black Crowned Crane Week Starting 4/8: Mallard Duck Week Starting 4/15: Canada Goose Week Starting 4/22: Egret May Week starting 4/29 - Golden Oriole Week Starting 5/6 - Masked Owl Week Starting 5/13 - Quail Week Starting 5/20 - Cuckoo June Week Starting 5/27 - Vulture Week Starting 6/3 - Pileated Woodpecker Week Starting 6/10 - Eagle Week Starting 6/17 - Crane Week Starting 6/24 - Peacock July Week Starting 7/1 - Asian Paradise Flycatcher Week Starting 7/8 - Waxwing Week Starting 7/15 - Quetzal Week Starting 7/22 - Australian Brush Turkey August Week Starting 7/29 - Pheasant Week Starting 8/5 - American Coot Week Starting 8/12 - Ostrich Week Starting 8/19 - Pelican Week Starting 8/26 - Hoopoe September Week Starting 9/3 - Falcon Week Starting 9/9 - Bohemian Waxwing Week Starting 9/16 - Red-Wattled Lapwing Week Starting 9/23 - Bird of Paradise October Week Starting 9/30 - Goldfinch Week Starting 10/7 - Canvasback Week Starting 10/14 - Raven Week Starting 10/21 - Barn Owl November Week Starting 10/28 - Snow Egret Week Starting 11/4 - White-Tailed Eagle Week Starting 11/11 - Snow Bunting Week Starting 11/18 - Arctic Tern Week Starting 11/25 - Atlantic Puffin December Week Starting 12/2 - Long-Tailed Duck Week Starting 12/9 - Eurasian Crane Week Starting 12/16 - Bluff-Breasted Sandpiper Week Starting 12/23 - Tundra Swan January Week Starting 1/3: Eagle Week Starting 1/10: Hummingbird Week Starting 1/17: Puffin Week Starting 1/24: Cockatiel Week Starting 1/31: Toucan February Week Starting 2/7: Flamingo Week Starting 2/14: Rooster Week Starting 2/21: Peacock _______________________________________ Please read below for frequently-asked questions on our policies: Mandatory Video Check-In Video check-in is mandatory for safety purposes per Outschool policy. Students are required to have their cameras on to allow the teacher to check in and verify each learner. After check-in, students have the option of either turning off their camera or leaving it on, whatever is their preference. Younger learners are highly encouraged to leave their cameras on. Missed Classes & Refunds All our classes are backed by the ‘Limited’ refund policy. Parents may withdraw up to a week before class starts with a full refund OR within 24 hours of purchase. In the event a learner misses a class, recordings are made available in each classroom. Students are more than welcomed to reach out for any questions and share their work in the classroom. Late/ Missed Class All classes will begin on time as long as one learner is in the classroom. In the event that no students are in the classroom at the assigned class time, the teacher will leave a message in the classroom and exit after ten minutes of waiting per Outschool policy. Minimum Enrollment & Class Cancellation A minimum of two learners is required for every class to run. In the event that we have to cancel a class, parents will be notified within 24 hours of class. Learners will have the option of either transferring to a more populated section of the same class or receiving a full refund, whichever is preferred. Technical Difficulties In the event of class delay/ cancellations due to unforeseeable technical issues, all families will be notified and a make-up section will be posted, or a refund will be issued if a make-up class cannot be scheduled.
Learning Goals
Students will sketch realistic animals using basic shapes and shading techniques. They will gain the basic knowledge about the approach and knowledge about the anatomy of each species. This will train beginners to develop observational drawing skills on the characteristics of different animals.
Other Details
Supply List
Paper Pencil (a variety of graphite pencils recommended, but not mandatory) Eraser Blending tools: Toilet paper, tissue, Q-tips or blending art tools
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
At Young Art we believe in passion, creativity, and the power of education. Our team is committed to inspiring the next generation of young artists, designers, and entrepreneurs to be bold innovators by providing creative and enriching experiences through hands-on learning.
Our diverse offerings include a variety of classes such as drawing (pencil, charcoal), painting, (acrylic, watercolor), fashion design, coding, animation, clay sculpting and more.
Our mission is to foster artistic growth and confidence in every student, helping them realize their full potential as artists. We prioritize a nurturing and supportive learning environment, where students can feel free to experiment, make mistakes, and evolve as they are having fun. We are proud to be able to be part of their successful artistic journey.
We have a team of dedicated teachers who hold academic degrees and professional training in illustration, portraiture, figure drawing, fashion and costume design, game development and digital animation, etc.
Teacher Allie is a contemporary artist who loves to indulge in all mediums, but focuses most on drawing and painting. She holds a BFA degree of the California State University Long Beach, and is pursuing a career in teaching art. Her art influence began at a young age, but she considers herself “self-taught.” Allie is passionate about encouraging students to master the fundamental skills and technical aspects of creating, but also develop a style that is unique to each student. Her promise is to encourage a mindset where students are confident in themselves and their ability to create.
Teacher Ang is a professional artist and 3D Modeler. She earned her BFA in Animation from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Aside from working as a Freelance Gameplay Animator and 3D Artist, she loves encouraging her students’ curiosity and helping them develop a passion for art. She strives to teach students skills that can bring their voices and ideas to reality. She believes that by building a foundational skill set, her students will be able to approach their artworks with new perspectives.
Teacher Brittany is a professional artist and illustrator. She holds a BA in Arts with a concentration on Visual Technology from the George Mason University in Virginia. She gained valuable industry experience as Technology Lead and Animation Instructor at art schools. She has worked as a freelance concept artist and illustrator in game design. She utilizes a background in comics, storyboarding and animation to bring creative concepts to life. With a strong background in traditional and digital painting, Brittany is currently teaching a wide variety of classes in various mediums to merge her love for illustration, painting and game development.
Teacher Katie is a professional artist with a background rooted in animation, where she crafts captivating illustrations for a diverse clientele. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Entertainment Arts and Animation from the California State University of Fullerton, and utilizes her love of telling stories through her work in story-boarding, illustration, and animation. Her passion in theatrical and costume design and the entertainment industry in general has contributed to an innovative approach in her teaching as well as inspired many students that she met in her classes. Teacher Katie is committed to nurturing an atmosphere of intrigue and creativity, where she empowers her students to unearth their unique narratives within their artistic work.
Teacher Palm is a professional fashion and costume designer familiar with the complete product creation life cycle from initial concept to constructed design. She holds a degree in Fashion Design from The Parsons School of Design in New York. In addition to over 10 years of teaching art and fashion, she is also experienced in staging collections in numerous international Fashion Shows for luxury clients including Tory Burch, Diane von Furstenberg, Ann Taylor and Kenneth Cole. She gained valuable industry experience in the capacity of Creative Consultant for designers, theaters and art schools. Palm is also proficient in a wide range of fine arts such as watercolor, oil, pencil, pastel, etc. and approaches her teachings with a calm mind, optimism and positive affirmation.Reviews
Live Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 235 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-8 learners per class
