This is a drawing fundamentals class. Participants learn to draw portraits, still life, people wearing various types of clothing, animals, and landscape, while developing skills in shading, perspective, light source and observation. Understanding how to look at a reference allows for better planning as students consider composition and effective use of space in their artwork. This is a class for 8 to 12-year-old children who really want to get better at drawing or develop their beginner skills. Nima will teach with references and will assist with step-by-step instruction while allowing students to explore a list of subjects and categories to ensure a good variety of practice, and an understanding of process. All materials are included.