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Constructing a Cubist Horse
Learn to draw horses (and other quadrupeds) from interesting 3/4 angles, front and back. In this workshop, we simplify the structure of a quadruped to allow us to rotate it in our brain and on paper. This skill will help you draw horses, deer, or other quadrupeds from dynamic angles. Join John Muir Laws for
Asking Richer Questions
How can we more actively engage our curiosity and ask rich and dynamic questions that pull us into discovery? What systems and routines can we practice that help us find more interesting questions as we explore in nature? John Muir Laws will present his ideas and then open to a community discussion you will not
Owl-o-ween Drawing Classes with John Muir Laws
Join me for a special 2-part Owl-o-ween Drawing Class on October 23 and October 30 Celebrate Owl-o-ween and learn “owl” about drawing these magnificent, mysterious, and majestic raptors in this 2-part live online class. All ages and experience levels are welcome!Sunday, October 23, 202211:30am-1pm PDT Owl Anatomy and AnglesI will explain key parts of owl anatomy to help
Art and Conservation: Hummingbirds
Learn about community-based Hummingbird research and tips on how to draw hummers! Learn about community-based research on hummingbirds and what one person can do to enhance nature nearby. Learn about operation Ruby Throat and how to draw and paint hummingbirds! About our Guest DR. BILL HILTON, JR. was twice named South Carolina Science Teacher of
Owl-o-ween Drawing Classes with John Muir Laws
Join me for a special 2-part Owl-o-ween Drawing Class on October 23 and October 30 Celebrate Owl-o-ween and learn “owl” about drawing these magnificent, mysterious, and majestic raptors in this 2-part live online class. All ages and experience levels are welcome!Sunday, October 23, 202211:30am-1pm PDT Owl Anatomy and AnglesI will explain key parts of owl anatomy to help
Africa Series: Lion!
Let's draw lions. How do we draw the King of Beasts? What about the queen? Welcome to the mane event! Le's take a close look at lion structure, anatomy, and patterns. How do we draw what we see? Join John Muir Laws for weekly live nature Journaling workshops with tips, techniques, inspiration, teaching strategies, and
Africa Series: Comparative Cats
The way a cat is structured tells you something about the way it lives. How does the speed/power tradeoff affect how you draw? In this workshop, we compare the lion, leopard, and cheetah. How are their body conformations and patterns different? How does this affect the way we draw them? Join John Muir Laws for
The backyard Hawk
Journaler-photographer Val Dunn discovered a Red-tailed Hawk in the backyard. How can you make the most of such an opportunity? Val's hawk ate a critter, stretched, preened, and posed. Let's analyze these photos to learn general lessons about drawing buteos. We will explore anatomy and how to draw what we see. Join John Muir Laws
The Nature Journal Workshop
Live Nature Journaling workshop with John Muir Laws. Join John Muir Laws for weekly live nature Journaling workshops with tips, techniques, inspiration, teaching strategies, and interviews. Topics are usually announced in advance of the workshop. If special materials or class-specific downloads are available, you can find them here in the class description before the class.
Drawing Birds with Special Guest Debby Kaspari
Learn tips and tricks from a master bird illustrator! I have studied Debby Kaspari's art for years, taking inspiration and getting ideas for my own drawing. I have always wanted to ask her about her techniques. Now we can! Join us as we pick her amazing bird brain. About Debby Debby Kaspari grew up drawing,