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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 and 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 photos of your pet or another favorite animal you'd like to paint.
Registration is recommended as space is limited. Walk-ins welcome for any remaining space.
Mon, Oct 07 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
Tue, Oct 08 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
Wed, Oct 09 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
Thu, Oct 10 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
Fri, Oct 11 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sat, Oct 12 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sun, Oct 13 | Closed |
Norman Mayer Library is named for New Orleans businessman and one of the original Tulane College of Commerce and Business guarantors, Norman Mayer. After his passing, his wife donated money to the New Orleans Public Library to have the Library opened. Doors opened in 1949, and the Library has been serving the Gentilly area since.
Monday – Thursday 10am – 6pm
Friday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday Closed
Monday – Thursday 10am – 7pm
Friday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday Closed