PET PORTRAIT OF YOUR PET IN 4 SESSIONS

Join us for 4 fun sessions to create a cool pet portrait of your furry friend in person!

Join Us for PET PORTRAIT OF YOUR PET IN 4 SESSIONS!

Love your furry friend? Capture their unique personality with our fun, in-person event! Over 4 sessions, you’ll get hands-on time to create a beautiful portrait of your pet. Whether your buddy is playful, shy, or sassy, we’ll help showcase their charm on paper. Don’t miss this chance to create a lasting memory of your adorable companion!

Each session includes a formal demonstration focused on the day’s topic,

supplemented by informal demos as needed. Students will receive group instruction

along with individual help tailored to their projects, ensuring personalized guidance

throughout the series.By completing this series, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of

coloured pencil techniques specific to pet portraiture, including layering, texture

creation, blending, lifting, and the use of grids for accuracy. They will walk away with the

ability to create realistic, expressive portraits of their own pets.

Sherry Telle has over 40 years of experience creating coloured pencil pet portraits. She

brings her extensive knowledge and passion for realistic pet art to this workshop series,

aiming to empower students to create beautiful animal portraits independently.

Agenda

18:00 – 21:00 Week 1 October 29 Selecting and preparing your photo Selecting and Preparing Your Photo

Learn how to choose the best reference photo of your pet. Understand how to use a

grid a drawing and then transfer your chosen image onto the quality drawing paper of your choice

18:00 – 21:00 Week 2 Nov 5 Creating fur texture and capturing expressions Explore the techniques needed to replicate various fur textures and the subtle details

that convey your pet’s personality through their expression.

18:00 – 21:00 Week 3. Nov 12 Colour Blending, Layering, and Burnishing Discover methods for building up colour gradually, blending hues smoothly, and using

burnishing techniques, also how to create realistic fur colours and depth.

18:00 – 21:00 Week 4. Nov 12 Lifting, Backgrounds, and Final Touches Learn how to correct or lighten areas through lifting, incorporate backgrounds that

enhance your portrait, and apply finishing touches for a polished, professional look.

FAQs

how long is this workshop

This is a series of 4 – 3 hour workshops for a total of 12 hours .

Is this for kids

This workshop is geared for adults .

Will I be able to finish my pet portrait

That depends on you! There will be homework, coloured pencil is a slow process, but it is possible to finish a portrait in this workshop. If not you will have the knowledge to finish on your own.

Is this for beginners

This is a good workshop for beginners and those with intermediate drawing skills. It is tailored to accommodate you at the level you are at.