Charcoal & Pastel Mastery Ongoing Course: The Art of Lifelike Creatures

Master the art of charcoal drawing and bring animals and creatures to life on paper! This course covers everything from basic charcoal techniques to advanced rendering methods.  You'll explore animal anatomy, learn how to create realistic textures, and discover how to capture the unique character of each subject. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this course will help you elevate your skills and create stunningly realistic artwork.

Dive into the world of charcoal drawing and learn to create realistic depictions of animals and creatures. This class covers a range of techniques, including:

-Proportion and Anatomy: Understanding the underlying structure of your subjects.
-Rendering Fur and Texture: Creating believable textures using charcoal techniques.
-Light and Shadow: Using shading to create depth and dimension.
-Composition and Perspective: Arranging your subjects effectively on the page.
Suitable for all skill levels, this class will provide you with the tools and knowledge to create captivating and realistic animal portraits.

~ IMPORTANT~ Be on time for class!


~This is a charcoal drawing class. Charcoal is a messy medium, so please ensure your artist has a suitable workspace and all the necessary supplies for the class.

Required Charcoal Drawing Supplies:
Smooth white paper 8 1/2 x 11
Graphite Pencil: HB
Charcoal  Pencils: 2B, 4B, 6B ( Medium, Soft, Extra Soft)
Erasers- white block, mono zero, kneaded
Blending tools: Stump, paintbrush, Tissue
PanPastel Black
Paper Towel
Vine Charcoal

Supplies I use in class:
-Drawing Set:
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-PanPastel: https://amzn.to/4hYWG3v
-Vine Charcoal: https://amzn.to/4gLkLtA
-Charcoal Pencils: https://amzn.to/4jW6uNF
-Paper: https://amzn.to/3QkwtR8
-Sketch Rubbing Sponge   https://amzn.to/41hXvhe

~ IMPORTANT~ Be on time for class! 
This is a step-by-step lesson, and you need to be on time. If your artist is late, I will let them in class, and they can participate where we are in the drawing. I will offer your artist the option of doing the complete lesson on the recording after class has finished and the lesson has been uploaded to the cloud.

Lesson Plans:

Week of April 6: Cat Eye
Week of April 13: Bunny
Week of April 20: Horse
Week of April 27: Falcon
Week of May 4: Owl
Week of May 11: Tarantula
Week of May 18: Crow
Week of May 25: Crowned Eagle

~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 encouraged to hold their art up to the camera multiple times each class if they want help or encouragement, although this is optional. Artists are also welcome to ask for help during class at any point, so they never have to worry about getting stuck. 

  + Ongoing classes are subscription-based and meet each week. After enrolling, you will be charged weekly on Sunday mornings (according to Pacific Time) until you stop your subscription.
     + Each payment covers your learner’s weekly access to the class meeting following the Sunday charge; this includes the recorded lesson if you stay enrolled.
     +If you miss a class, the recorded lesson is available on the classroom page.
     +There is a new option to pause your learner's subscription. This allows you to remain enrolled and take a week or two off. This does not give you access to the recorded lessons missed. This also does not secure your spot in the class. 


*All class times are approximate. Class length varies based on student ability and the number of enrolled learners. Classes are designed to run at most the allotted time.*

*Please note:  This is an art class, and I can only give feedback and proper instruction if your child has their camera on and communicates with me. This allows me to see how students progress and ensure no one falls behind. 

*According to Outschool policy, all students need to be registered separately. If they are not, they are to be placed in the waiting room until the parent can make arrangements to register the extra learners, or the teacher may refund them.  We understand the desire for friends or siblings to watch, but if two children participate under one registration, they will be sent back to the waiting room per Outschool policy. One child per registration. It is acceptable for registered learners to share a screen!

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