Rendering in Black & White

Rendering in Black & White

Class | Registration closed 4/6/2024

37 Buena Vista Road West Hartford, CT 06107 United States

Upper Schoolhouse (Brick Building)

Drawing Basics

4/2/2024-5/14/2024

6:45 PM-8:45 PM EDT on Tue Th

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$160.00

$140.00

In this class learn to accurately render different textures from fur and feathers, to metal and stone, tree bark, and much more. We will reference objects from life and use photos to learn techniques that capture subtle details, bringing more life and three-dimensionality to our drawings. It is expected that students already have a basic foundation of drawing and know how to draw from life, as this will not be covered in this course.


  • Materials will be discussed more in depth during the first class, but please bring the following to our first session:
    A variety of graphite pencils
    Drawing pad or sketchbook
    Vinyl eraser
    Kneaded eraser
    Tombo mono zero eraser
    Pencil sharpener

Amanda is a full-time freelance artist and graphic designer creating wildlife art based on native and local Connecticut species. She works in a variety of media including graphite, watercolor, colored pencil and acrylic. Amanda also develops collections of work inspired by her travels, including places like Iceland and Alaska. She has a degree from the Savannah College of Art and Design, has worked for a number of years as a wildlife rehabber, and serves as a wildlife naturalist for Holland America Cruise Line in Southeast Alaska. Amanda teaches drawing and natural journaling privately and in groups for various institutions including the West Hartford Art League.