Unleash your inner artist and capture the playful spirit of felines! This fun and interactive class will teach essential drawing techniques to create lifelike and expressive cat portraits. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, I will guide you step-by-step through sketching, shading, and adding personality to your feline creation. 
In this lesson, we will draw a ginger mom cat named Sandstorm, who is a little upset that her kitten has chosen to fall asleep on her tail! Grab your pencils, and let's embark on a purrfect artistic adventure together!

ABOUT
This is a self-paced class, so there is no live instruction. The parent and student artist will determine the best time per schedule. This is great for busy or uncertain schedules and any time zone! This class allows time for the student to pause the program and really work on their technique, details, and confidence. There is no need to rush through the class. Take your time and enjoy drawing the things you love!

In this video lesson, I demonstrate new artistic techniques and show examples of finished artwork produced with those techniques. The lesson runs from 35 to 55 minutes, depending on the artist's abilities and desire to add more to it!

~There is no live class; however, there will be plenty of interactions between the students and myself.
~You choose the time and day you want to attend class.
~This lesson has been in many of my live classes and has proven fun, inspiring, and challenging!
~Art classes make the perfect SELF-PACE class, as students can pause or change as they see fit. The lesson can be done when they fit into the day without worrying about getting behind as it's a high-interest subject kids will want to work.

In this class, students will learn that growth in a subject such as art comes from repetition and breaking larger, more complex drawings into simple shapes. My goal is always to make drawing less stressful and more fun, to increase students’ confidence levels, and to help them see mistakes happen and can actually be good sometimes, and that art is a great relaxation activity. After the class, I noticed so many of my students are eager to keep drawing and creating more!  It is incredible how inspired your artist becomes after learning proper drawing techniques. They have the tools they need to be creative and the confidence to draw more!
This is not a course for written grades, but I give feedback when the students in class ask. I stay positive while also offering constructive advice on how they could take their project to the next level. In every lesson I teach, I encourage every artist to make the drawing their very own. So I encourage them to add some extras, draw in their style, and let them know their art does not have to look exactly like mine! My feedback is only ever positive and encouraging! Students will leave my class feeling empowered and encouraged, and I am sure they will be eager to draw more!

This SELF-PACED class is also an excellent option for:
~ Traveling / vacationing periods.
~ International students.
~ Students that prefer their pacing.
~ Younger artists want to build their skills.

WHAT TO EXPECT
This lesson consists of video instruction and learning drawing terms and techniques.

Learners will interact with the teacher through the classroom page via chat messaging and discussions about the lesson. We do not meet live. Instead, we will correspond through messaging in the classroom.   I typically respond within 24 hours.

Be sure to find the course elements to facilitate the students' artwork and improve their drawing skills.
~ Example drawing supplies (.pdf)
~ Picture of each artwork


VIDEO LESSON  
After a short introduction, I will begin drawing out our character in easy-to-follow instructions. Each step will be broken down to the simplest form by using common shapes.  My favorite is comparing shapes to food!  Like a potato or a pizza. This frees the artist to allow for imperfections in their initial sketch. I encourage artists to draw with the proper techniques I am teaching and make the art their very own. Use their style and develop a story to go along with their art. Once we build our character out, we will add details, texture, shading, and form to our drawing. They are encouraged to pause the lesson so that when they are inspired to take their time to practice their technique.  They have the freedom to take their time. Lessons run from 35 - 55 minutes, depending on the artist's abilities and desire to add more to the lesson!


~Artists can follow step by step and ask questions. I will give feedback on the student's progress and suggestions to improve their artistic skills. Artists are also welcome to ask for help during class at any point, so they never have to worry about getting stuck. I am able to respond during the week. I typically see and reply to the submission within 24 hours. 


*All class times are approximate. Class length varies based on student ability. Classes are designed to run 30 - 55 minutes at most.*

Drawing Class Supplies:
~ Smooth white paper 
~ Pencils HB 
~ Eraser
~ Blending tool: Stump, Kleenex, or Q-tip
Supplies I use in class are not required:
Ohuhu Mixed Media Paper Pad: 11.6"x9.6" Mix Media Sketchbook
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Graphite Sketching Pencils, Soft Leads, 12 Count
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Drawing Set
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Electric Pencil Sharpener
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Alcohol Markers
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