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Private 1:1 Realistic Animals Draw & Sketch! | Use YOUR Preferred Materials

Completed by 2 learners
Ages 4-18
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
This private 1-on-1, one-time OR weekly, class is perfect for young artists who would like to practice drawing animals realistically. Each week we'll use a photo as a reference for inspiration to practice shading, pose/movement, & more!
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(88 reviews)
Star Educator

Live video meetings
Meets on demand
55 min

What's included

Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed
55 mins
per session
Teacher support

Class Experience

Interested in learning to draw and sketch realistic animals to improve your artwork? Then you've come to the right place! Each week we will practice drawing different animals, and you will learn many techniques along the way!

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Please Note: This is a 55-Minute session, if interested in a Bite Size "Introductory" version of this class, please see the following listing.

--> https://outschool.com/classes/private-11-realistic-animals-draw-sketch-yHE8aPOj

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Follow along with me, as I demonstrate step-by-step how to break down the subject (the animal or skull/skeleton we're drawing) into basic shapes, positive vs. negative space, and more! A beginner will absolutely be able to follow along and quickly improve. For this class, you don’t need any drawing experience!

At the end of each lesson, you will have an opportunity to be Spotlighted to share your drawing and progress with me (always optional, some learners decline). All comments or feedback will be positive, uplifting, and kind! 

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Some learners prefer not to share in class, and they may send their artwork afterwards in Conversations. If they do so, I will write back with positive, uplifting feedback. If a learner doesn't prefer to talk during class, they can use basic gestures like thumbs up/down or head nods and shakes. 
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Throughout the meeting, I will be sketching from the reference photo on the computer so that learners will see my own methods and techniques projected on their screens without my hand blocking their view (though an overhead view will be available as well). In this 1:1 realistic animal sketch club, learners who are working digitally will be encouraged to utilize traditional sketching tools in the digital format (pencil, colored pencil, and/or ink).

**See the schedule below for weekly animal categories!**

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For this 1:1 sketch club, the weeks are organized by a monthly theme, please note that these themes are a guideline, and in this 1:1 class your learner should feel free to request specific features and/or subjects they would like to focus on each week.

Course Schedule:

2024

October - Insects, Arachnids
November - Feline, Canines
December - Primates, Marsupials

2025

January - Small Mammals
February - Felines, Canines
March - Invertebrates 

April - Flying Creatures
May - Large Mammals
June - Reptiles, Amphibians

July - Primates, Marsupials
August - Swimming Animals
September - Animals with Hooves


** Weekly themes are always subject to change. **

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To see more of Ms. Rachel's classes, visit my profile here: https://outschool.com/teachers/RachelM_DrawAlongWithMe

Learning Goals

Students will learn traditional techniques for creating realistic animals with 1:1 attention. 

In this 1:1 class your learner should feel free to request specific features and/or subjects they would like to focus on each week.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Teacher will be using the Procreate app to draw and sharing screen so that learners may clearly see the drawing on their computers/tablets. Learners are not required to using a digital drawing app, and should use whatever materials they are most comfortable with. Teacher will be using "Pencil", "Colored Pencil", and/or "Ink" in the digital format. :)
Supply List
**Teacher will be drawing in the Procreate application for iPad, but students are not required to do so. Your learner may use a different application, or traditional materials--whatever they are most comfortable with!**

**If participating traditionally: Learners will need to be prepared with their preferred sketching tools.**

Materials:
Paper (please provide more than one sheet, 2-3)
Pencil or Pen
Colored Pencils, Crayons, Etc.

**If participating digitally: Learners should be comfortable using the digital drawing application of their choice.**

Materials:
- Another device to attend the Zoom call (preferred, not a requirement as long as they check in on camera)
- iPad (fully charged)
- Apple Pencil or 3rd Party Stylus (also fully charged)
- Their preferred drawing app, such as Procreate, ibis Paint X, Clip Studio, Photoshop, etc.
* Learners should be comfortable drawing in their preferred app, I will not be troubleshooting technical issues during this class. *
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined January, 2022
5.0
88reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Ottawa State University
👋 😊 Welcome Everyone! 😊 👋

Please feel free to send me a message with any questions about class offerings or scheduling! :)

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*Procreate Dreams NOW AVAILABLE - The Following Class Listings Only*

Procreate Dreams (Group Class Ages 9-14) → https://outschool.com/classes/digital-art-procreate-dreams-beginner-animation-app-exploration-club-56JyIO2M

Procreate Dreams (Group Class Ages 15-18) → https://outschool.com/classes/digital-art-procreate-dreams-beginner-animation-app-exploration-club-15-18-ZRh4zc1M

Procreate Dreams Bite Size (Private 1:1, 25-Minute) → https://outschool.com/classes/private-11-animate-using-procreate-dreams-procreate-89sno8bx

Procreate Dreams (Private 1:1, 55-Minute) → https://outschool.com/classes/private-11-animate-short-films-using-procreate-dreams-procreate-hWqiBOqi

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No Class on 11/27/2025.

No Class on 12/25/2025.

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Hi Everyone! 
My name is Rachel and I teach drawing, painting, sketching, and animating using the Procreate app on iPad. Learners may join with another drawing application or traditional materials, whatever they prefer!*

My family consists of my husband, a cat, and a big doggo! :)

If you don't see a time that works for your family's schedule, please just send me a message and we'll see what we can do!

I look forward to seeing you in class!

*For lessons that include "Procreate" in the description, the application is a requirement of the class.
Except for 2D Animation Club, if a learner is confident in another animation application they may choose to join with it. However, I will not be troubleshooting other apps during these lessons.

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* Procreate Dreams NOW AVAILABLE - See Class Listing Links Above *
07/15/2024

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Please feel free to send me a message with any questions you may have regarding lessons or scheduling. Also, these lessons now allow auto-scheduling, so feel free to use that feature to book a specific lesson from my listed availability at a time that works for you and your learner!

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