Learn introductory still-life drawing principles and techniques using ethically sourced plant and animal material (bones and flowers!). Taking inspiration from nature, you will learn how to compose your piece, techniques in line drawing and shading, beginning color theory, how to suggest textures from nature, and much more. Sign up to secure your spot HERE. Be sure to read the class description at Atelier in Reno for more details.

This class is near and dear to my heart because who doesn’t absolutely ADORE their little fur, scaled, or feathered babies? Join me for a very special class where we will paint portraits of our favorite friends. This class can work in two ways:

Option 1: Beginner Friendly-Email me your pet photo, and I will pre-draw your pet outline on your canvas for you to paint in. Some of us are nervous about the drawing part and there’s no shame in getting a little help. So if that is you, send me your pet photo and I will provide the pre-drawn canvas for you. 

Option 2: Challenge Accepted-Bring your own 11x14” canvas with your pet pre-drawn before the class. If you come with a blank canvas to class you can draw it yourself there, but you might miss important information about color choice, texture, etc. Up to you, but I suggest pre-drawing the outline before coming to the class 🙂

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Leaf painting by C.Ambler