Coloured pencil has become extremely popular in the past few years in producing professional, realistic paintings! In this online course, students learn to create realistic coloured pencil subjects with step by step demonstrations and complete detailed instructions. Students will learn the importance of layering, burnishing and selecting colours. Whether you’re a beginner or more experienced this course will offer many tips & techniques in creating a masterpiece! An online coloured pencil forum will provide the student with a classroom environment to learn tips & techniques, while critiques will offer support, suggestions & improvements. Subjects will range from portrait features, still life, flowers, wildlife, pets and more!

Both beginners and those with some drawing experience will learn step-by-step to create realistic drawings, including shading and blending. With still life, landscape, animals and portraiture as subject matter, you will take part in animated tutorials with detailed instruction. An informative on-line discussion forum will provide you with a classroom environment to learn drawing techniques and artistic tips, while critiques will offer support, suggestions and improvements. At the completion of the course, you will have a portfolio of realistic, detailed pencil drawings. You can view the on-line website course at www.realisticdrawing.com/loyalist

Learn to draw the many aspects of wildlife by capturing the intricate, realistic details of fur, eyes, whiskers and more. This class focuses on the beginner by taking you through step by step stages in the realistic drawing of wild animals. Several techniques and in-depth knowledge are shared throughout the course. A list of supplies can be found online at www.realisticdrawing.com/wildlife.html

Drawing in Pencil - Portraits or Animals (Ages 8 - 18)

You will learn the secrets of blending and shading, using professional techniques and drawing tools. This course will teach you how to create fur-like textures with step by step directions, or how to draw facial features and smooth looking skin to create a realistic portrait. A $6. drawing supplies fee is payable to the instructor at the first class. Please bring your own acid free drawing paper (11" x 14" Robert Bateman recommended). Visit the instructor's web site at www.realisticdrawing.com