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Animal Drawing 101: Learn to Draw Realistic Animals - Step-By-Step Art Class

Join my weekly animal drawing club! Learn to sketch realistic animals in their natural habitats using pencils & colored pencils. Enhance your drawing skills with expert tips and techniques for capturing wildlife in stunning detail!
Andy’s Art Studio: Realistic Animal Drawing!
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What's included

1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hours per week
Projects
If the drawing is not completely finished in class the student may need to finish adding minor details on their own.

Class Experience

Beginner - Intermediate Level
Animal Drawing Club for Beginners: Learn to Draw Realistic Animals!

Are you looking for a fun and creative activity for your child? My Animal Drawing Club for Beginners is the perfect way for young artists to develop their drawing skills and learn how to sketch animals in a realistic style. This engaging online drawing class is ideal for beginners and helps children improve their artistic abilities while drawing animals in their natural habitats.

Why Choose My Animal Drawing Club?

Is your child an animal lover? Would they love to learn how to draw animals in an easy and fun way? In this weekly art class, I, Mr. Andy, will guide your child as they explore the exciting world of animal drawing. Every week, I focus on a different animal, and students will learn to draw that animal using basic shapes and simple techniques.


What’s Included in the Class?

Step-by-Step Animal Drawing: Each class begins with sketching the animal using a drawing pencil and eraser. I will walk students through the process, showing how to break down complex animals into simple shapes like circles, ovals, and squares.

Creating Backgrounds: After the animal sketch is completed, students will learn to draw a background that matches the animal’s natural habitat, enhancing the realism of their artwork.

Coloring and Detailing: Once the sketch is done, we’ll bring the animal and scene to life by coloring them in using colored pencils (or markers), adding depth and texture.

Showcase Time: At the end of each class, students can proudly showcase their completed drawings to the group!


How My Online Drawing Class Works

Interactive Online Sessions: My classes are taught via Zoom, where I use two cameras—one focusing on my face and the other on my drawing pad. This setup ensures students can follow along easily and learn the drawing techniques.

Step-by-Step Guidance: Each class is taught step-by-step, with me drawing along and explaining every move. Students can draw alongside me, following my instructions in real time.

Personalized Feedback: Throughout the class, I pause regularly to check in with students, offering feedback and encouragement. If a student needs help or has a question, I am always ready to assist, ensuring no one gets left behind.

Positive, Relaxed Environment: My teaching style is fun, supportive, and relaxed, allowing students to feel confident as they develop their artistic skills.


Class Details

Weekly Sessions: This is a weekly class, and each session focuses on drawing a different animal. (See the list of animals I'll draw in the upcoming weeks below.)

Suitable for Beginners: Whether your child is a complete beginner or has some drawing experience, this class is designed to be accessible and enjoyable for all skill levels.

Is Your Child Ready to Join My Animal Drawing Club?
If your child is ready to explore the exciting world of drawing and learn how to create stunning animal art, then my Animal Drawing Club for Beginners is the perfect fit. Join me each week for a fun, educational, and creative experience!


Upcoming Animals I’ll Draw:

January 2025
Week of the 13th: Capybara
Week of the 20th: Axolotl
Week of the 27th: Sloth

February 2025
Week of the 3rd: Narwhal Whale
Week of the 10th: Platypus
Week of the 17th: Hippopotamus
Week of the 24th: Zebra in the Savanna

March 2025
Week of the 3rd: Great White Shark
Week of the 10th: Koala
Week of the 17th: Butterfly
Week of the 24th: Komodo Dragon
Week of the 31st: Meerkat

April 2025
Week of the 7th: Okapi
Week of the 14th: Coral Reef
Week of the 21st: T-Rex (Dinosaur)
Week of the 28th: Orangutan

May 2025
Animals to be announced

Here are several other art classes I offer:

Sketch & Color Realistic Animals with Acrylic (Posca) Markers - Weekly Group Class - Ages 10-15 - 45 minutes: https://outschool.com/classes/draw-colorful-animals-with-acrylic-posca-markers-sketching-coloring-101-z1b3zbFM

Animal Drawing 101: Learn to Draw Realistic Animals - Weekly Group Class (Ongoing) - Ages 8-14 - 35 minutes: https://outschool.com/classes/animal-drawing-101-learn-to-draw-realistic-animals-step-by-step-art-club-l8QhZxmy

Animal Drawing 101: Learn to Draw Realistic Animals - Weekly Group Class (Ongoing) - Ages 7-11 - 35 minutes: https://outschool.com/classes/animal-drawing-101-learn-to-draw-realistic-animals-step-by-step-art-club-sZJNWixA

Animal Drawing 101: Learn to Draw & Color Realistic Animals - One-Time Art Class - Ages 10 -15 - 45 minutes: https://outschool.com/classes/animal-drawing-101-learn-to-draw-color-realistic-animals-one-time-art-class-1VicxMxb

Animal Drawing 101: Learn to Draw & Color Realistic Animals - Private 1:1 Art Class - On Demand - 45 minutes: https://outschool.com/classes/animal-drawing-101-learn-to-draw-color-realistic-animals-private-art-class-rcL5zfcN

Please note: Each student draws at their own pace. Due to this, they may not finish the drawing in the time we have for the class. However, students will learn valuable techniques they can apply on their own.

No prior knowledge or experience is required. Since this is an ongoing class, students can stop attending at any time.

I’m a professional artist with over 12 years of experience in drawing and painting. I’ve been teaching art since 2021, and my classes are designed to help students of all skill levels feel confident and creative.

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Learning Goals

The students learn the basics of animal drawing.
I teach them to think three dimensionally. This allows them to draw other animals in the future on their own.
learning goal

Other Details

Supply List
Required: Drawing Pencil, Sketching Pad and Eraser. And at least one of the following: colored pencils OR markers OR crayons
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I’m a fine artist working out of my home studio in South Carolina. I have been a fine artist since 2013 and an art teacher since 2021.

I specialize in watercolors, colored pencils, alcohol and Posca acrylic markers as well as
acrylic paints. I greatly enjoy painting and drawing realistic animals, landscapes and
cityscapes. I also make pet portraits in my own artistic style. I love drawing all kinds of wildlife such as cats, dogs, lions, whales, dolphins and more in their natural habitats. Everyday I discover new animals to draw and paint and I love sharing these with my students.

I love teaching and sharing what I have learned with others about drawing, painting, sketching and animal anatomy.

In 2023 I started teaching art classes on Outschool to children and teens. Teaching has helped me learn how to explain art concepts to my students as well as improve my own art skills.

I enjoy using vibrant, rich colors that may not be natural to the
subject, but give it an interesting and striking appearance. I like to
highlight the main subject with light and shadow giving it form and
depth.

When creating my artwork, I start with choosing the person or
animal I want to draw. I then either browse photography websites until I
find a reference photo I really like or I draw from my imagination. From
there I work on coming up with a composition and color scheme.

I am constantly working towards improving my craft and
furthering my skills as a fine artist. By doing this, I can improve my work
and better educate my art students.

Reviews: 
"My daughter loves this class! And I love seeing her animal drawing after. Last week was an otter floating on its back and it was so adorable. This is greatfor any kiddo who wants to learn drawing techniques and drawing animals from a very patient and engaging teacher." April T.

"My daughter is 12 years old, likes to doodle and loves animals.  She had a wonderful session with Andy.  He is calm and his instructions were very easy to follow.  He provided feedback to her as the class progressed. She drew a clownfish with him and it is one of the best drawings that she has ever created." Jessica W.

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weekly
1x per week
35 min

Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
1-3 learners per class

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