Constructive Wildlife Drawing in Charcoal
Class | FULL
This course will cover the basic fundamentals of animal drawing, focusing on the underlying construction of the animal form. Utilizing a series of construction forms and rhythms based on animal anatomy, students will learn how the quadred form functions. Students will work to understand and memorize these underlying construction forms and learn how to alter them to help them draw a range of different species, from prey species to predatory species. Photo reference and instructor handouts will be given each class top assist the student in their exercises
- Please note:
Tom will be gone for the week 4 class on 4/2/25.
As a result, a class will be added into the break week.
Makeup class:
Wednesday, 4-16-25 at 10am
Smooth Newsprint Paper
https://www.artsupplywarehouse.com/products/strathmore-300-series-newsprint-18-x24--smooth-50sh-pad%7CSTM307-18.html
Pencils
Wolff's Carbon 6B Charcoal Pencils
For the 6B Pencil, use item # 55948.
https://www.jerrysartarama.com/wolffs-carbon-pencils
For 6B pencils, choose item # 20452-2061
https://www.dickblick.com/products/wolffs-carbon-pencils-and-sets/
Another Alternative for Pencils: Gal Art
https://www.amazon.com/Galart-Supplies-Charcoal-Drawing-Organizer/dp/B08YZ4Q2FC
Drawing board
Recommended board, Helix 18x24.
https://www.amazon.com/Helix-Wooden-Lightweight-Drawing-37408/dp/B004BNEVAW
Kneaded Eraser
https://www.amazon.com/PRISMACOLOR-Design-Eraser-Kneaded-Rubber/dp/B01FUUY4A6
Tom Babbey
Tom Babbey has studied at the Watts Atelier for over a decade, and has taught at the atelier for nearly as long. As an avid naturalist, Tom's love for wildlife led him to discover his passion for animal art and creature design at an early age. Tom currently works as a freelance illustrator and concept artist for clients such as Wizards of the Coast, Paizo Publishing, Wizkids, Cubicle 7, Fantasy Flight Games, Sony Online, and Griffin Road Games, and is the lead Art Director for Draco Studios “Dragonbond’ setting.