This course will look at the influence of Nature on Art: wildlife, birds, trees, and skies. What draws you to nature? We will explore underwater, in the sky or hiding in the landscape. Reviews and step by step on how to break down the shapes of animals, the texture of feathers and fur. Looking at patterns in nature from pinecones to sunflowers, we will have opportunities to draw and paint every day.

The use of many materials will be the option for this class. Layering ink or pastel over watercolor. Experimenting with additive and reductive techniques. This class is great for advanced students but encourages those new to art.

Limit: 10 students, ages 16 and up

Materials Fee: $10 includes multiple types of paper for the class, use of pastels, charcoal pencils, watercolor crayons, pens, pencils, tracing paper, misc. supplies

Students should bring

• beginner soft pastel set. Rembrandt or Dick Blick both are good brands to start with, you can purchase them online at: www.Dickblick.com Local art supplies stores should carry Rembrant pastels.
• Bring charcoal pencils B or HB. General, is good brand for black and white charcoal pencils, or other charcoal sticks. The instructor will provide white charcoal pencils to borrow during class.
• Pencils
• kneaded eraser
• Drawing pens. Micron can be found in most art supply or office supply stores.

Optional: If you have watercolors, you can bring them.

Consider the related course Week 2, Periods 1 & 2 Earth Colors!