In this ongoing drawing course, students will learn how to sketch a realistic animal portraits of an arctic fox, baby monkey, koala, bald eagle, chameleon lizard, and llama.  Please note that since this is an ongoing course, students can enroll or withdraw at any time.  Each scheduled meeting will be spent sketching ONE animal.  

Week of July 23 - 29: Arctic Fox Sketch (full body)

What will students learn?

1. Students will learn techniques for sketching a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of an arctic fox. 
2. Students will learn techniques for smooth blending, pencil application, gradient blending, and adding contrast.
3. Students will learn techniques for sketching a full body portrait of an arctic fox.

Week of July 30 - August 5: Baby Monkey Sketch (head to shoulders)

What will students learn?

1. Students will learn techniques for sketching a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a baby monkey. 
2. Students will learn techniques for smooth blending, pencil application, gradient blending, and adding contrast.
3. Students will learn techniques for sketching medium length fur/hair.
4. Students will learn techniques for sketching realistic eyes.

Week of August 6 - 12: Koala Sketch (head to shoulders)

What will students learn?

1. Students will learn techniques for sketching a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a koala bear. 
2. Students will learn techniques for smooth blending, pencil application, gradient blending, and adding contrast.
3. Students will learn techniques for sketching fur/hair.
4. Students will learn techniques for sketching realistic tree bark texture.

Week of August 13 - 19: Bald Eagle Sketch (head to shoulders)

What will students learn?

1. Students will learn techniques for sketching a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a bald eagle. 
2. Students will learn techniques for smooth blending, pencil application, gradient blending, and adding contrast.
3. Students will learn techniques for sketching feathers.

Week of August 20 - 26: Chameleon Lizard Sketch (full body)

What will students learn?

1. Students will learn techniques for sketching a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a chameleon lizard. 
2. Students will learn techniques for smooth blending, pencil application, gradient blending, and adding contrast.
3. Students will learn techniques for sketching scaly/textured skin.
4. Students will learn techniques for sketching realistic tree bark.

Week of August 27 - September 2: Llama Sketch (face)

What will students learn?

1. Students will learn techniques for sketching a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a llama. 
2. Students will learn techniques for smooth blending, pencil application, gradient blending, and adding contrast.
3. Students will learn techniques for sketching short-medium length fur.
4. Students will learn techniques for sketching a realistic llama eye.

For each class, I will demonstrate each step for students and have students complete that step along with me.  My classroom is a calm, fun, and creative environment where discussion between teacher and students is encouraged.  I ask students questions throughout the lesson to check for student understanding.  Students may also interact with each other if they want to share what they have learned during class.  Students who enroll in this class should have basic drawing skills, like drawing and manipulating shapes with a pencil.  Students who enroll in this class should have drawing experience.

Please note that all the above animals are offered as individual sketching courses.