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What is this course about
Drawing Animals in Graphite
A Step-by-step course for Intermediate Artists
Learn how to draw interesting realistic animals, portray textures, bring depth and shape, and depict emotions and motion using different techniques in graphite.
The course includes 5 hour-long classes.
Capture the essence of an animal
Learn to capture animals' unique characteristics in your drawings with graphite.
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What are others saying
Lisa M
Absolutely LOVING Mike Hendley’s Drawing Animals in Graphite. Just doing my homework
Beth L
Really happy with how this one turned out. I’m learning so much in Mike Hendley ‘s class. He's an extremely talented and passionate instructor!
Nancy M
My first Mike Hendley drawing . I am enjoying the detailed graphic pencil type drawing. Looking forward to the next classes. Thanks, Mike!
Why do this course
Intermediate Level
If you know your way around a pencil, this is the course for you.
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Mike Hendley
With an unwavering passion for art, Mike finds solace and fulfillment in drawing with graphite and ink. Since his first graphite piece in 2005, Mike has continued to explore the captivating world of pencil art while also embracing other mediums such as watercolor, gouache, and even the digital medium. With a love for creation in various forms, including programming, design, art, and writing, Mike shares his journey and inspires others through his Instagram posts, website, and teaching the art of pencil drawing.
What will I learn
Class 1: Introduction to Graphite Drawing
Learn the various tools used in graphite drawing, how and when to use each, and how to properly maintain the materials for optimal use. Mike will go in-depth with his commonly used tools and how he achieves certain textures and captivating graphite works with these.
Class 2: Basic Animal Anatomy
Learn the basic anatomy of selected animal groups by drawing different animal parts and distinguishing their characteristics through quick gestural drawings. Mike will show you what to keep in mind while drawing animals to construct a well-constructed animal sketch.
Class 3: Proportion and Composition
Learn about the importance of proportions in animal drawing by seeing different examples and using elements inside the image as the basis for proportion. Understand how different compositions can alter how we perceive the subject, all while drawing various thumbnail sketches.
Class 4: Depth, Dimension and Environments
Create depth through tonal values and various shading techniques such as hatching, cross-hatching, stippling, and building up layers. Learn these concepts while drawing representative animals from each group, giving them shape and form.
Class 5: Exploring Common Animal Textures
Learn how to achieve different types of animal textures, starting with the most common animal texture, fur, down to feathers, scales, and skin textures. Master each of these textures by drawing them in a realistic manner with graphite techniques.