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Noted artist and bird illustrator, Catherine Hamilton, helps every participant reveal their inner artist during this introductory workshop of sketching and painting birds. Featuring both an indoor classroom and ample time to work outside, participants will have the opportunity to hone their field sketching and color skills, or to explore something completely new. This workshop is open to all levels, from curious beginners to advanced artists. Catherine provides unique instruction for each individual and their particular focus or level; for this reason the number of participants is limited to 15 people.

The workshop will incorporate working from life and learning the pros and cons of successfully using photographic reference. Bird anatomy and movement will be discussed. Color assessment and mixing will be introduced and worked on throughout the workshop. By breaking down the often overwhelming experience of drawing and painting from the world in front us into a few initial exercises, participants will then have a good amount of time to devote to implementing these as we explore the grounds of Whiting Forest. Participants bring their own materials, and a suggested materials list will be provided in advance. Materials can be as simple as a pencil and a sketchbook!

$40 per person.

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About the Presenter:
Catherine Hamilton is often on the road drawing and studying birds and has been on the road for four years, traveling across North America and visiting Central America, South America and Europe. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design and a Master of Fine Arts in Painting from Bennington College. She previously taught painting and drawing at the Rhode Island School of Design, but now wanders farther and farther afield in pursuit of all things avian. She is currently based in the greater Los Angeles, California area.

Image courtesy of Catherine Hamilton © 2019 Catherine Hamilton