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A realistic drawing of a tree completed in the Essential Drawing Course for Beginners.
Drawing of a lion on toned paper by student, Katya B.

Drawing Animals

Wednesday

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Apr 19

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May 24, 2023

No class on
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6:30 pm

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8:00 pm

Pacific Time

$

199 / 6 classes + recordings

Online via Zoom

Every Tuesday, join anytime
No class on
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6:30pm - 8:00pm Pacific Time

$

199 / 6 classes + recordings

Online via Zoom

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Finally, a course for animal lovers! Unleash (no pun intended) your artistic potential with drawing animals of all kinds. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this class will guide you through the basics of working with black and white conté on a colored surface. The surprising effect of using tonal paper is that your monochromatic drawings will actually look colorful.

Drawing animals on tonal paper goes back to the 16th century and in the beginning you will be led through the traditional method of how to use the color of paper when drawing with just black and white. We will start with the technique for creating striking dynamic drawings of wild and domestic animals where the background color gives us the tone for the fur or mane. In the second half of the course, we will make use of the more advanced technique with paper color when it calls for creativity and artistic decisions: how to make the eyes glow, or how to create the yawn of a lion or dog, or the radiance of a peacock's tail. You will be given the opportunity to work with your own photo references, while taking full advantage of what you’ve learned.

If you're looking to expand your skills and truly learn how to depict animals, in this class you will discover a medium that can help you create impressive animal art.

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The course is for those who can draw or have completed our Essential Drawing Course.

Want to draw animals but not sure about your skills? Then start with the Essential Drawing Course where you can learn to draw first.

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Schedule

Week 1: Introduction to the traditional way of using tonal paper. Begin your first drawing with the provided photo reference.

Week 2: Continue drawing in the traditional style.

Week 3: Add finishing touches. Then, get tips on how to find your own subject matter for the second drawing.

Week 4: Introduction to the creative way of using tonal paper. Begin your second drawing with your own photo.

Week 5: Continue your drawing.

Week 6: Completion: feedback and discussion through an online exhibition with the participants' artworks.

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