Description
Join us for an engaging evening of drawing with bird-portrait artist Alison Hill Spencer. All ages and abilities are welcome to learn how to observe birds, recognize the simple shapes that form them, and understand the basic anatomy that brings their beauty to life. Through guided observation and drawing exercises, you’ll build skills to more accurately document the birds you encounter on your own adventures, and to deepen your enjoyment of the natural world along the way!
Paper and pencils will be available to use for the class. Attendees are welcome to bring sketchbooks or field journals of their own.
About the Artist
Alison Hill Spencer has been birding and drawing for as long as she can remember. Growing up, her dad led the family on adventures around the world to hunt for birds with their binoculars—and then encouraged her to draw their favorite ones. After their family moved west, they’d often visit the wetlands surrounding Utah’s lakes to watch the shorebirds, pelicans, eagles and osprey, cranes, terns, meadowlarks, ducks, herons, and, on still winter nights, owls. Today, Alison’s dad is 80, but they still try to head out once a week to enjoy the birds of Utah!
Through her bird portraits, Alison hopes to spark curiosity about the lands and waterways that sustain our local ecosystems. She believes that as people learn about local birds, they’ll be encouraged to be better stewards of what we all share.
Alison graduated with a BFA in Illustration from Utah Valley University. She currently divides her time between painting at her kitchen table and teaching observational drawing at UVU. You can learn more about her work and the birds she paints on Instagram @alisonhspencerart or on her website at alisonhspencerart.com
Details
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Date
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Start & End Time
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7:00 - 8:00 pm
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Meeting Location
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Western Sports Park
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Guide(s)
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Alison Hill Spencer
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Cost
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FREE
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Available Spots
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Unlimited
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Activity Level
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Accessible
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Transportation
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Good For
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Beginner,
Intermediate,
Advanced,
Families with Children