The Figure and Animals in Black and White

The Figure and Animals in Black and White

Class | Available (Membership Required)

87 Mountain Road West Hartford, CT 06107 United States
Upstairs
All
1/7/2026-3/11/2026
1:00 PM-4:00 PM EDT on Wed
$260.00
$240.00

The Figure and Animals in Black and White

Class | Available (Membership Required)

How many times have you wished for the confidence to draw your pet, or the figure in the landscape? This class will give you the skills you need to bring this challenge down to size. Geared for the novice or experienced artist, Shauna will give you the tools you need to achieve the next level in your artistic achievement, with no subject out of reach. 


A positive, effective, and inspirational teacher, Shauna begins with an informative demonstration, describing each step and thought process as she develops a drawing from concept, composition, and development to the final resolution. In subsequent classes you will learn techniques that will make your drawing more efficient, accurate, and especially, enjoyable. Anatomy, positive and negative space, shadow, light –even how to see in a more accurate way – all will be included in this comprehensive class. 

  • Package of Hard Vine Charcoal  – 

    (Windsor Newton brand preferred. You might have to order via Amazon, since local art stores are usually out of Hard charcoal)


    Drawing Board 

    4 large sheets Charcoal Paper – white, light grey, 
    (Canson, Strathmore)…Or multi-toned white or grey Charcoal or Pastel Pad 14 x 18 or larger.

    Kneaded Eraser 

    Blending Stump

    Sandpaper Block

    Sketchbook (not super smooth paper)

    Workable Fixative
Shauna Shane

A professional painter for 35 years, Former Resident Artist at Yellowstone National Park, resident artist at the New Britain Museum of American Art, 2008. Commissions and paintings in collections around the world including the official portrait of the governor of Montana in 1990. www.shauna-shane.com.