Art and Wildlife: How To Draw Small Mammals

Naturalist and illustrator Heather Hinam will walk you through the basics of bringing small mammals to life. We will explore form, shading, and fur as we draw realistic fuzzy friends.

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You will learn how to creatively transfer what you see to your sketchbook and explore how to use elements of line, shape, shading, space, and colour to construct a composition.

Supplies needed: pencil, eraser, and a large piece of paper

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About the speaker

Heather Hinam creates engaging interpretive signage, exhibits and other media with her business, Second Nature. She also regularly hosts drawing and illustration classes, sharing over 30 years of experience and expertise in rendering realistic nature art.

–The views and opinions expressed are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of CPAWS Manitoba.–

How can we help?

If you have any questions or require any additional accommodations to participate, please email us at [email protected].

About CPAWS Manitoba

CPAWS Manitoba has been instrumental in establishing 22 new parks and protected areas in our province. That’s an area larger than Lake Winnipeg at nearly 26,000 square kilometres. Our goal is to protect half of Manitoba’s lands and waters.

–Lunch and Learns–

Nature has been here for us during the pandemic.

CPAWS Manitoba wants to maintain this positive connection to nature by providing a space for Manitobans to connect online from the safety of our homes and be inspired by nature in our backyards and beyond.

Join CPAWS Manitoba for weekly lunch and learn presentations from experts across the province who will share their knowledge and passion and bring new nature-inspired activities into our lives.

*** This program is possible thanks to the generous support of The Winnipeg Foundation***