Natural history illustration
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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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
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Start date
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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
Reviews
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.
Additional information
Natural history illustration