Natural history illustration

Course

In London

£ 179 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This course guides you through the basic techniques of careful observation, pencil drawing and mixing colours to the more advanced skills ranging from creating depth and perspective to rendering detail, texture and pattern in a wide range of natural subjects. The course also includes guidance on how to use a digital camera and image editing software to enhance your observations and present your illustrations at a professional level.
What previous students liked most about their course:

“Informally instructional, so not too much time on explanation etc. Allowed and encouraged to develop and experiment at own pace and outside class. Supportive while still offering advice.”
“Enjoyed the field trip. Was lovely to get inspiration from the environment around me. “
“I have achieved good tips for putting together a portfolio and selling work. “
“Teachers flexible and supportive attitude and expertise.”
“A sense of achievement in a relaxed atmosphere.”

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

- Draw natural history subjects with accuracy
- Mix colours to correspond with observed colours
- Successfully execute tonal gradation, texture and pattern
- Use digital technology to enhance your illustrations
- Present a portfolio of natural history illustrations.

You will need a sketchbook, roughly A5 in size.

If you would like to buy art materials for your personal use outside of the course, City Lit students receive 10% discount off everything* from Cass Art, the UK's leading art supplies retailer. Your tutor will advise you on what you should buy. You will need to show your enrolment receipt in-store to receive your discount. Visit the Charing Cross shop at 13 Charing Cross Road WC2H 0EP or find your local shop at *Terms and conditions apply, visit

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Subjects

  • Drawing
  • Illustration
  • Rendering

Course programme

- Keeping a sketch book
- Drawing from nature and photographs
- Colour Mixing
- Painting
- Rendering details and textures, patterns of skin, fur, claws, feathers and scales.
- Using digital technology in combination with hand drawn images
- Putting together an illustration portfolio.

You will be taught with workshops, short lectures, practical exercises, tutorials and hand-outs. There will be a trip to the Natural History Museum in South Kensington on the third week. You will be required to keep a sketchbook outside the class. Please note the City Lit uses Apple Mac computers in Digital arts, Graphics & Illustration and Photography.

Additional information

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

Natural history illustration

£ 179 VAT inc.