In this Dragon Drawing class, your artist will learn how to draw a dragon from the series How to Train Your Dragon using graphite pencils and a blending stump.

**Please note I have more HTTYD Dragon lessons in a Flex Course with four dragons from How To Train Your Dragon Series. Here is that link
https://outschool.com/classes/dragons-draw-how-to-train-your-dragon-series-flex-course-step-by-step-draw-3d-WeQ64AYr?sectionUid=409e468e-fa30-47d5-bd5a-74139dd1bd00&usid=75Rh33x8&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link


During this class, I will take your students step by step in creating this beloved Dragon. We love to draw these fascinating creatures and talk about their uniqueness! Every dragon class is all-inclusive. From building the shape of the dragon to adding the details, depth, shading, and texture!  Drawing dragons is a great way for your artist to draw what they love by learning the proper terms and techniques!
 
Drawing is something you can practice continually and still find room for improvement. IF you’re looking to sharpen your skills, there are three areas you can focus on. 
1)  The first is the construction or building of your subject; making construction sketches lightly on the page is an essential habit that saves time and produces consistency when drawing the same object in different poses. 
2)  Another area is simplification, or breaking things down into their most basic elements. 
3)  Finally, focus on expressing volume and weight through highlights and shadows. 
Of course, it takes time and hard work to improve your drawing, but following these tips will help get you there!  Your artist will build confidence! 

ABOUT
In this class, your artists will learn to draw then add color. No drawing experience is needed for this class! No experience needed!

PRIOR TO CLASS
Students should start logging into class about 10 mins before the scheduled start time. This allows time for you to resolve any technical issues with your device's connection.  If you are using a battery-powered device (laptop, Ipad, etc) be sure it is fully charged or connected to the power supply.
I will use this time for students to show me any art they have completed and any questions prior to starting the class session.

START OF CLASS
First thing, we will go over the supplies needed for the lesson and will ask each student their name. I encourage students to use the chatbox during class for questions. If they have an answer to my questions they are then allowed to unmute to answer the question. I love class participation!  Especially when we learn from each other about art!

Then I will begin the step-by-step process of drawing out our character in easy-to-follow instructions. Each step will be broken down to the simplest form by using common shapes like circles and lines.  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. Once we build our character out, we will add details, texture, shading, and form to our drawing. If it is a painting we will add these using watercolor paints.

My teaching style is very patient and fun! We love to laugh and enjoy being creative together. My passion is to inspire kids to be creative in hopes this will build their confidence as an artist and as an individual. Each student is important and contributes to the class.

END OF CLASS
At the end of class, each student is given the opportunity to show their work on the screen and tell the class about their work!  This is a big confidence booster!  You can see how much they worked and listened in class when they hold up their final art piece!  Thank you for encouraging your artist to be creative!

Art develops problem-solving skills.  
Art engages the creative mind.
Art will allow you to express emotions that may be difficult in other ways (words / social interactions).
Art will build confidence in your abilities.
Art allows connection with other people.
Art develops fine motor skills.
Art is FUN!

Supplies:
- Smooth [8 1/2 x 11] white paper* (see note)
- Graphite pencils (HB and 2B hardness)
- Erasers - plastic (white) & Kneaded
- Blending tools: Stump, Kleenex or Q-tip

*Note, you will produce better drawings with special paper labeled specifically "Sketching or Drawing Paper".  

I do not offer refunds or transfers 24 hours before class time. I adhere to the Outschool refund and transfer policy stated here: “Full refund or class to class transfer within 24 hours of the class start time.” If you miss the class you are given the opportunity to view the class recording found on the classroom page.