RAIN FOREST TRAIL

Date: TUESDAY - 7/21/2022

Time: 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm 

Fee: $30-$50 (See 'Fee Options' below for details)

~ Come along, have fun, get some fresh air, exercise, and pick up a new skill! ~

Learning how to draw while hiking is a fun and challenging combination of activities for developing both your mental and physical health. These workshops are designed for anyone who is interested in getting outside, learning how to draw, or for those who would like to enhance their existing drawing skills. Register today to secure your spot!

Drawing Skill Level: Beginner (No skills required)

Hike Length: ~3 miles total

Trail Type: Out and back

Terrain Type: Mostly single track

Elevation:  -350 ft. descent to rain forest location (+350 ft. back up to parking area)

Meeting Time: 1:00 pm 

Meeting Location: Meet in the small parking lot at the Nancy Hoover Pohl Overlook (just off of Mulholland Drive). If you can't find a spot in the lot, the surrounding neighborhood has free parking, but please make sure to read any signs that pertain to parking limitations.  

Address: 8401 Mulholland Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/JYsevsFhXrgDvQAh8

Workshop Completion Time: 4:30 pm - The workshop usually runs about 3 hours, based on the hiking pace of the group between drawing sessions. NOTE: It takes an average hiker about 20-30 minutes to ascend back up to the original meeting location and parking lot from the final drawing location. Despite the drawing portion ending, I am happy to hike back with everyone and answer any questions along the way.

 BRIEF WORKSHOP OVERVIEW:

This workshop will include periodic stops for group teaching sessions, followed by individual drawing time with personalized feedback and instruction. You will be introduced to beginner level drawing techniques and concepts that you will put into practice during the workshop. *Attendants with more advanced drawing experience  (or who have attended my 8-week drawing course), will receive instruction specifically tailored to their drawing level. 

Areas of Focus:

• Learning how to find a landscape scene that will translate well on paper 
• How to simplify complex imagery 
• How to use composition, perspective, and convey depth 
• Adding shade and shadow with a variety of techniques (rendering)
• Incorporating selective imagery (how to exercise your artistic license)
• Using techniques that will add a realistic touch to your landscape drawings
• Setting achievable goals and drawing with realistic expectations
• Developing your own style
• And much more!

DETAILED OVERVIEW:

The Rain Forest Trail into Fryman Canyon is a great location for learning how to draw distant mountains as well as natural foreground objects. This trail is full of scenery that may be used to study the basic elements of an impressive landscape sketch or drawing. 

We start off the workshop with a broad view of the San Fernando Valley from a high vantage atop Mullholland drive via the Nancy Hoover Pohl Overlook. From there we will descend down onto the Betty B. Dearing trail, into Fryman Canyon, and make a stop for sketching in a nice shaded area. After which we will continue our traverse West towards the infamous 'LA Rain Forest' which will be our final drawing location. 

The primary goal of this workshop is for you to learn how to draw landscapes from real-life natural environments, while having fun on an afternoon hike. While most of this trail is easy for average hikers, if you are totally new to hiking, I would recommend you go on a few hikes prior to the day of the workshop. The trail is primarily single track, or basically a few feet wide on mostly packed dirt. So wearing appropriate hiking footwear and attire is recommended. 

Overall, this location offers a landscape artist a great variety of inspirational material. From wide open views of the San Fernando Valley to unique, up-close forest sections. Come along, have some fun while learning how to better develop your skills as an artist!

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Workshop Fee Options:

Option 1: $30.00  ($30 Workshop Fee + Purchasing Your Own Supplies) 

• Upon registration confirmation, you will receive an email with a recommended supply list. All items on the list will be used and discussed in the workshop. Cost of supplies range from $20-$30 based on the quality and quantity of tools you purchase.
• I recommend actually going to a local art supply store to ensure you are getting exactly what you want and to see the available options first hand. NOTE: Most Supply stores let you test pencils out before you buy. 

Option 2:  $50.00 ($30 Workshop fee + $20 for a Supply Kit - provided for you upon arrival)

• Supply kit includes: Hardbound sketchbook (bound, non-ringed), three artist grade drawing pencils, pencil sharpener, kneaded eraser, and transparent graph ruler.
• The provided kit is designed to keep the cost as low as possible, yet still provide you with good quality materials.
• You will receive the supply kit upon check-in at the workshop meeting location.