Draw Your Pet! (Sept. 2025)
Perfect for artists of any stage, in this workshop you will learn more about drawing your favorite animal companion. We will cover topics that range from choosing a composition to how to create the 'cute factor'.
This is a full day workshop, open to any skill level. It will include some general instruction about specific topics as well as one-on-one guidance with your individual projects.
To bring for materials:
Bring any drawing materials that you prefer to use (paper, pencil, pen, charcoal, eraser, etc). I will bring an assortment myself to share in case someone arrives without materials.
Also bring a couple good quality photos of a pet to choose from, preferably printed.
These photos should be in focus, clear, the animal should be large enough in the frame to see details, and it should have good lighting. (These are especially important with pets that have a lot of textures in their fur or a very dark coat). Remember that all the information you have is from the photos, and it can really affect the quality of the work in the end.
Age group: 13+
Times: 10am - 4pm (with break for lunch)
Duration: one day
Dates:
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Registration fee: $75
Supplies fee:
Capacity: 10
Senior's discount: Seniors aged 65+ are eligible for a 20% discount on all adult workshops; enter coupon code SENIOR65 at checkout.
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Instructors
Melissa Kennedy
Melissa Kennedy is an artist and educator from New Brunswick. Melissa started her career as a full time artist in 2016 when she graduated from the drawing and sculpture program of The Florence Academy of Art, a classical atelier style school in Florence, Italy that focuses on figurative art. She spent the following three years as a principle instructor at the academy before returning to NB.
Since then she has broadened her scope of subject matter, and enjoys working on realistic works of animals and nature scenes as well as figurative and portrait work. Melissa has had the opportunity to exhibit in group shows and sales in London, Barcelona, and New York. Her work is available here in New Brunswick through Gallery 78.
