色鉛筆で動物を描く 6～8歳

In this interactive, ongoing class, learners will learn foundational drawing skills and habits that can be applied to any drawing - from cartoon to realistic. For these classes, we will focus on drawing cartoon animals with colored pencils! In every class, students will learn and practice applying key steps to the animal drawing of the week. All levels are welcome.

Some learners who are detailed-oriented may need to finish their drawings at home. I know I always needed to!

Drawing Techniques
Shapes - Learners will learn to identify the biggest shapes first before getting to details.
Specific shapes - As learners grow more confident, they will be tasked to find specific shapes instead of generic shapes (example: I see an oval for the body. What is a more specific shape? The body is like a peanut!)
Line - Learners will learn to identify the "star" of the drawing and to use line to make the animal stand out. 

Drawing Habits
Learners are encouraged to use the whole paper to create their own background. This creates the habit of thinking big and of learning how to fit the drawing on the paper. This habit will also get learners to think about composition that will help them in future projects. 

TUESDAYS at 6:30pm Eastern
Every class: Learners will apply key steps to draw an animal while learning some interesting facts.
Learner's choices (O, A, I)
Sept 27 (A) - Calico Cat
Oct 4 (I) - Sand Cat
Oct 11 (O) - Butterfly
Oct 18 (A) - TBA
Oct 25 (I) - TBA
Oct 1 (O) - Llama 


My goal on Outschool is not only for learners to have fun, but most importantly for learners to learn key techniques about shapes, tones, textures, perspective, etc. that they can apply to any drawing. My hope is that learners take what they learn in class and apply it to their drawings at home as they steadily improve and become more confident. See you in class!