Animal Portraits in Charcoal
Class | Available
This class will focus on the art of wildlife portraiture in charcoal. Students will draw a new animal each week, and learn techniques used to indicate and render various textures and patterns commonly found in the animal kingdom. Tom will also share insights into animal behavior and biology, which can subtly influence and guide the artistic decisions we make when painting animals. Photo reference will be provided.
- This class will use charcoal drawing materials.
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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.