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Experiment with blind contour drawing, doodling, and painting to create a colorful abstract animal portrait. Bring a photo of your favorite animal, or choose one of ours. No artistic talent required!
With the help of an in-person instructor, we'll follow the Creativebug class "Doodle and Paint an Animal Portrait."
In this fun, improvisational course, artist Jennifer Mercede shows you how to make expressive, exciting animal portraits in her signature style. Self proclaimed fan of “scribbling, doodling, being silly and expressive” Jennifer walks you through how to pick the ideal pet portrait and using blind contour drawing to free you from the restrictions of perfection. You’ll learn how to intuitively pick colors and use lettering and playful mark-making to add textural depth to your portrait.
All supplies are provided, including a selection of animal images to inspire your portrait, but you're encouraged to bring reference photos of your pet or another favorite animal you'd like to paint.
Registration is recommended as space is limited. Walk-ins are welcome for any remaining space.
Mon, Jan 13 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
Tue, Jan 14 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
Wed, Jan 15 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
Thu, Jan 16 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
Fri, Jan 17 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sat, Jan 18 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sun, Jan 19 | Closed |
Robert E. Smith Library offers a wide collection of books, music, and movies, and hosts many programs for children, teens, and adults.
Monday – Thursday 10am – 6pm
Friday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday Closed
Monday – Thursday 10am – 7pm
Friday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday Closed