Scales & Tails Pencil Shading • Art Class Practice Shading With Cool Creatures
This art class focuses on improving pencil control & shading skills, tonal values and mastering pencil pressure using fantasy based creatures as cool and engaging practice subjects. [ Class meets 4 times ]
Michelle Baker
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(90)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Each session will have a "Skill Drill" that is encouraged to be completed before the next session. Each week the student will complete a one page worksheet that requires about 20-30 minutes of practice in the techniques of shading.Class Experience
Beginner Level
There are MANY Skill Drills (worksheets) to print and use in this class. PLEASE have access to a printer. Students will learn by watching video demonstrations and will also create in real-time, under the guidance of the instructor to execute a short drill in a limited amount of time. PDF handouts & worksheets support the lessons. Our communication happens live through video meetings and through messages sent via Outscool's classroom. Our live class time will be spent on demonstrations, discussion, question and answer, real-time drawing and sharing of progress. This class is about shading and contrast, observation and gaining better control over our fine motor skills. We learn about the importance of observing how light and shadow increase the effects of realism in drawings -- even when the subject matter is something of "fantasy" art. Students will learn more about how our fine motor skills are developed with practice. We will emphasize the importance of pencil control and what the numbers of artist pencils mean -- what is a 4H pencil vs what is a 6B pencil and what does that mean for your drawing? Why is is best to NOT use your finger to blend on your paper?
Learning Goals
This class is about shading and contrast, observation and gaining better control over our fine motor skills.
We learn about the importance of observing how light and shadow increase the effects of realism in drawings -- even when the subject matter is something of "fantasy" art. Students will learn more about how our fine motor skills are developed with practice.
We will emphasize the importance of pencil control and what the numbers of artist pencils mean -- what is a 4H pencil vs what is a 6B pencil and what does that mean for your drawing? Why is is best to NOT use your finger to blend on your paper?
There are MANY Skill Drills (worksheets) to print and use in this class. PLEASE have access to a printer.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Your learner may need help printing out the required Skill Drill worksheets on your printer.
Supply List
REQUIRED FOR YOUR LEARNER *********** A set of artist pencils which range in lead weights ( 4H, 2H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B ) (see link below) A kneaded eraser and a Precision Eraser (see link below) Drawing Accessory Pack with Blending Stumps, Tortillions and Sandpaper (see link below) Access to a computer that can do video conferencing using ZOOM (zoom.com) Access to a printer to print the PDF "Skill Drill" worksheets White Paper (this could be as simple as office/computer paper) or a sketchbook SUGGESTED BUYING LINKS ********** Perfect starter kit that has everything except a precision eraser: https://www.amazon.com/Sketching-Set-35pcs-Supplies-Graphite-Professional/dp/B08CHF6G97/ Precision Erasers: https://www.amazon.com/Faber-Castel-Eraser-Pencils-2-Pack-Multicolor/dp/B005M4LAUS/ https://www.amazon.com/Tombow-57315-Eraser-Refill-Precision/dp/B00O98USLU/ If your learner already has pencils, but needs blending stumps and tortillions: https://www.amazon.com/Blending-Tortillions-Blenders-Sandpaper-Sharpener/dp/B0851M3749/ Kneaded Erasers: https://www.amazon.com/Faber-Castell-Erasers-Drawing-kneaded-Large/dp/B01LYU5S6D/
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2019
4.9
90reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Notre Dame College
My students learn about art and design through the perspective of pop culture and personal passions as we work through skill drills that sharpen artistic abilities. My lessons are built to keep the FUN in fundamentals.
MY PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
I’m Michelle Baker, a mixed-media artist, designer and instructor. I work in traditional media like pencil, charcoal, chalk, and ink, combined with Digital (Photoshop and Procreate).
My students learn about art and design through the perspective of pop culture and personal passions as we work through skill drills that sharpen artistic abilities. My lessons are built to keep the FUN in fundamentals.
MY PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
A professional artist and designer since 1990, my first creative ventures included being a sign-painter, muralist and caricature artist. After I received my Bachelor's Degree in Commercial Art with a minor in Fine Art, I worked in a mix of professional settings doing print design, storyboarding, multimedia, illustration, animation, and branding. I have taught art, design and illustration as adjunct faculty at the college level as well as K-Grade 8 at a Private Academy. I've been instructing Grades 4-12 here on Outschool since March of 2020.
My studio, Rockin’ Chalk, specializes in Food and Beverage art. I’ve created for thousands of customers and have been commissioned to create artwork for well known food, beverage and retail brands such as Torani, Yerbae, Weber Grill and Cavender’s, along with many smaller, independently owned restaurants.
MY WORLD
I am a married mother of 2 amazing boys and I live with my family on a lake in Southern New Hampshire. A few creative people who have inspired me in my lifetime include Jim Henson, Tim Burton and John Lasseter. I love classic rock music and have a serious weakness for tacos.Reviews
Live Group Class
$22
weekly or $87 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 177 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
5-10 learners per class
