Animal Portraiture at Founders & Co

Ever wanted to capture your pet’s personality on paper?

Join this 6-week Animal Portraiture workshop on Sundays where you’ll learn how to create expressive, realistic animal portraits using soft pastels — even if you’re a complete beginner.

This structured short course will guide you step-by-step through the process of building a professional-looking pastel portrait in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Each session builds your skills progressively:

March 8th – Foundations

• Understanding materials
• Breaking animal heads into simple shapes (circles, ovals, centre lines)
• Basic tonal control

March 22nd – Proportion & Structure

• Accurate eye placement
• Measuring techniques
• Constructing the skull correctly before adding colour

March 29th – Fur & Texture

• Layering techniques
• Directional strokes
• Creating depth without over-blending

April 5th – Capturing Expression

• Realistic eyes
• Nose texture
• Adding life and personality

April 19th – Composition & Background

• Cropping and placement
• Simple backgrounds that enhance your subject

April 26th – Final Piece & Critique

• Develop a finished animal portrait
• Guided refinement
• Group reflection and feedback

By the end of the course, you’ll complete a refined animal portrait and have the skills to continue independently.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Rhys Cannon