TEACHING SCHEDULE 2010

NOVEMBER 2010

Drawing Birds - BIL353           
Class Outline: Each bird each has its own unique challenge, common to all bird drawings is the need for accurate understanding of structure and anatomy. Colors range from all white to pigment patterned brown, from glossy sheen to pure iridescence, testing any artist’s technical ability. Learn to render realistic pigment patterns, textures of feathers and eyes, using graphite pencil only.
Prerequisites: Drawing II-BIL 302, and a color course.
New York Botanical Garden, Bronx NY
4 sessions: November 1, 2, 3 ,4th 10am – 3pm  
Registration contact: NYBG Continuing Education Department: Tel: 718 817 8747

MARCH 2011

Painting Birds - BIL473
Class Outline: While collecting accurate observational field notes, taking good research photographs and complete understanding of avian anatomy are an integral part of any good bird drawing, it is the confident painting skills that bring the bird to life in full color. Learn a variety of painting techniques needed to render the subtleties of color, texture and pigment patterns found in feathers, bills, legs and eyes.
Prerequisites: Drawing II-BIL 302, and BIL 353
New York Botanical Garden, Bronx NY
4 sessions: March 7, 8, 9, 10 10am – 3pm 
Registration contact: NYBG Continuing Education Department: Tel: 718 817 8747

APRIL 2011

Art of Composition - BIL421
Class Outline: Until now students have spent their time painting single subjects. Time now to explore the option of using many images combined into one well balanced easily read single image.
Placement of multiple images on the page, using carefully thought out use of positive and negative space, light and dark, textured and smooth areas, placement of images to indicate emotion, action, height or size will be discussed and demonstrated.
Students will be encouraged to create an illustration that is very complex, combining a minimum of 20 subjects. Additionally they will be encouraged to do research, take photographs, sketch, read, generally inform themselves fully about their subject before beginning the painting. When creating the final project the medium used by each student will depend on the subject, and how the finished work is to be used, it is important for this exercise for students to use a medium in which they have the most experience.
Prerequisites: Drawing II-BIL 302, and one color class
New York Botanical Garden, Bronx NY
4 sessions: March 11, 12, 13, 14 10am – 3pm 
Registration contact: NYBG Continuing Education Department: Tel: 718 817 8747

YEAR ROUND
PRIVATE CLASSES
Private one on one sessions at my home. This is a good way to work out a problem with
a painting in progress or to have more individual attention to further develop skills.
Mornings 10am 12pm $60.00 per hr.
For more information contact me at: katielee@katieleeartist.com