How to Draw Wildlife

This 3 session workshop will focus on drawing directly from taxidermic animal specimens, mammal skulls and live reptiles. Participants will be observing up close, the types of wild creatures found in High Park, all in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Our experienced instructor will use graphite pencils to demonstrate how to begin a drawing, establish proportions, shading techniques and deal with movement. Constructive feedback will help students elevate their drawing abilities, gain confidence and expand their creativity. All skill levels welcome.

Materials extra.  Suggested art supplies:

Artist grade graphite pencils ( H, HB & 3B)
Artist quality sketchbook with smooth, heavy weight paper
Kneadable eraser, pencil sharpener
Optional: Fineliner ink pens (eg. Sakura Micron 0.5mm)

Instructor Bio

Alan Li is an artist with a focus on nature.  He supports conservation efforts through the sale of his artwork and is active in volunteering.  Alan believes that drawing can open people’s eyes to the planet’s wondrous diversity and show them that it matters.

Alan studied figure drawing, perspective and hand drawn animation at Sheridan College.  After graduating, Alan spent 3 years travelling to primate sanctuaries to draw rescued chimpanzees and orangutans followed by 6 years of animating children’s television programs.  He currently pursues his own art projects and keeps busy collaborating with grass-root environmental groups.

Please visit his website: www.alanlidrawings.com