Color & Character: Animal Portraits with Pencils
Adult Enrichment / Fine Arts & Crafts -
Winter 2026
Create expressive animal portraits of pets or wildlife using colored pencils. Learn layering and blending techniques to capture anatomy, texture, and personality, working in both realistic and stylized approaches. Practice rendering fur, feathers, and expressive eyes with warmth and detail. Each session offers step-by-step demonstrations, group discussions, and individualized guidance. Some drawing experience is helpful, but all animal lovers are welcome.
The class materials list can be found here. Please do not purchase materials until we confirm the class has met minimum enrollment.
Anastasia Semash
Anastasia Semash is an artist and teacher. She studied illustration at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and holds a degree from St. Petersburg State University, Russia. Visit artsemash.com
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