Take drawing to the next level
Join this 5-class course and learn to leverage graphite while drawing animals.
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The minute you put pen onto paper, you're an artist.
Mike Hendley
Artist and Teacher
What is this course about?
A Step-by-step Approach
Learn how to draw interesting realistic animals, portray textures, bring depth and shape, and depict emotions and motion using different techniques in graphite.
Capture the unique features of different animal groups.
Learn how to capture animals' unique characteristics in your drawings by practising various techniques for creating texture, form, and dimension with graphite. Mike will also cover topics such as anatomy, proportion, and shading.
Structured Course designed for Learning
Intermediate Level
If you know your way around a pencil, this is the course for you.
Jam to your beat
Own, watch, rewind and learn at your convenience.
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No-questions-asked 14-day satisfaction guarantee.
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What are others saying
I found every bit of the class helpful. Thank you, Mike, for your priceless, generous sharing.
Rebecca W.
Student
I enjoyed your class a lot! I never thought of using a mechanical pencil before - it's great for details. Thank you, Mike!
Elsa W.
Student
I had forgotten how enjoyable graphite drawing can be. Loved this class!
Julie D.
Student
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get my money back if I don't like the course?
We offer a no-questions-asked 14 day money back guarantee, counting from the purchase date.
We only ask that you request a refund before spending two hours or more on the course. We will then proceed with the refund and cancellation.
The guarantee extends to all classes or courses that are purchased individually but not to our subscriptions.
What will I learn in each class?
Great question! Here is a short description for every single class:
Session 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.
Session 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.
Session 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.
Session 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.
Session 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.
How long is each class?
Each class will be around 90 minutes.
What art supplies will I need?
Here's the complete list of supplies:
Paper (hot press or smooth surface paper)
Pencil (wooden or mechanical in hardness 2H, 2B and 4B)
Blending materials (stump or tissue paper)
Eraser (kneadable is preferred)
I still have questions!
We're here to help. Please shoot us an email at hello@etchrstudio.com and we will get back to you as quickly as possible.
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