Join artist, Jason Skill, for this workshop exploring some of the drawing techniques used by artists to create highly realistic drawing of animals.
It’s no surprise that many art books on on bookshelves are about drawing and painting animals realistically. So many of us have cherished pets that we would like to turn into works of art. Others want to create images of wild animals in their natural habitat. Come and find out some of the drawing tips and techniques for capturing animals.
Please click below to find out what equipment you’ll need to bring with you.
What to expect
Time at ArtisOn is designed to take you away from it all. We provide the environment, the time and the guidance you need to create. You can expect a warm welcome, skilled and friendly tutors and the chance to meet like-minded people keen to share ideas. You can even leave us to clear up the mess! There will usually be two workshops going on and we encourage everyone to mingle and be nosey about what the other workshop is up to.
We encourage you to arrive at 9.30am. This will allow time to meet other participants over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits before beginning workshops at 10am. There will be a mid-morning break for refreshments and a chance to talk over progress with others. Lunch is usually around 12:45 for about 45 mins – you can expect a delicious homemade 2 course lunch. There will be a further afternoon break with tea or coffee and cake. All food and refreshments are included in the price of your workshop.
The finish time given is a target. There are occasions when the session may overrun so do let us know if you need to be away promptly.
We aim for your day to be a real treat. You could always learn a new skill in a shed or a draughty village hall with a curly sandwich, but we want you to have more fun than that! So we make sure we provide a day where you will be looked after, with good food, good company and great inspiration!
What you’ll need to bring with you
Please bring with you:
Drawing paper - An A3 - A4 drawing pad with at least 15 sheets in.
A couple of pencils 2b, 3b. A pencil sharpener and erasure. A couple of black fine liner pens.
A graphite stick and pack of blending stumps or tortillions.
Ref material - please bring with you some images of animals to work from.
