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A painting of a barn owl. Text: Liz Clayton Fuller Workshop Series Frequently Asked Questions

Event Questions

 

Will the workshop be recorded for later viewing?

Yes! Barring any disasters, we plan to make the recorded workshop available to ticket-holders by email within 48 hours of the event. If you do not receive that email, please check your spam folders and then email cloeventsales@cornell.edu We hope you look forward to it!

 

How long are recorded workshops available to re-watch?

We'll be keeping workshop recordings hosted and available for three months after the workshop for previous attendees. We hope you'll enjoy reviewing during that time!

 

I didn’t make the ticket sale! Can you get me in? Will there be another showing? 

Unfortunately, the attendance number had to be capped in order to assure quality of experience for all participants. We're very sorry for the inconvenience. We do not currently know when we will be able to run a repeat of this workshop, but if there is enough interest another could be possible. If you aren't already signed up for updates from Bird Academy, you may want to join that list just in case we announce a repeat! Sign up for updates from Bird Academy.

 

I didn’t get a link! How do I access the workshop?

The link to access the workshop will go out 24 hours before the workshop, and then again an hour before the workshop. Please look out for it, and let us know at cloeventsales@cornell.edu if you don't have an email with the link on the day before the event!  

 

Help! I'm missing the Bird Anatomy Cheat Sheet reference:

No worries! You can find the downloadable image here: Bird Anatomy Cheat Sheet

 

How do I connect? How do I use Zoom?

Here are our tech recommendations for following along with Liz’s workshop which is hosted on Zoom: 

  1. Joining with a computer or a tablet with a large screen will give you the best viewing experience.
  2. Use the Zoom app on your computer or tablet and make sure it has been updated recently (in the past few weeks).
  3. You can download the free Zoom Client app here: Zoom Download

 

Will there be closed captioning?
Yes, Zoom has auto-captions that you can turn on during the workshop. The recording of the workshop will also have captions, which will be edited for accuracy and uploaded to the video a week after the workshop.

  

What materials will I need for the Bird Anatomy for Drawing Workshop?

  • Minimum of 10 blank pieces of paper - or a sketchbook with as many blank pages.
  • 2 pencils. A mechanical pencil will work, but traditional pencils work beautifully too. If you prefer, you can use a pen for some of these exercises.
  • Pencil sharpener if you have one (we will be doing a lot of drawing!)
  • Any eraser

Additional supplies: These supplies are not necessary for the completion of the workshop, but will be useful if you already have these items or want to purchase them!

  • Kneaded eraser
  • Staedtler Mars Plastic Eraser (or similar)
  • General Factis Mechanical Eraser (or similar)
  • A notepad if you wish to take some written notes


About Liz

 

What Materials does Liz use?

Liz is using a Pentel Twist Erase Mechanical Pencil, Artist pencils from Staedtler or General Pencil Co, ipoint Orbit electric pencil sharpener or Kum long point pencil sharpener, Kneaded Eraser, Papermate Tuff Stuff Eraser Stick, Tombow Mono Zero Elastomer Eraser, Sakura Pigma Sensei Pen, and a Canson XL Mixed Media sketchbook.

 

Where did Liz learn to draw? When did Liz first start drawing?

Liz has been drawing ever since she can remember. Liz attended Savannah College of Art and Design and the University of Washington to hone her artistic skills.

 

What is Liz's advice for new artists?

Liz's advice for new artists is: Be gentle with yourself!!! Art is like any other skill, with patience and practice it will grow - but the beginning can be tough! Make sure you make a habit of drawing and you'll be improving in no time.

 

How can I get started as a professional artist?

Liz's advice for aspiring professionals is: There are so many different artistic lines of work to choose from—find which path speaks to you and talk to other professionals working in that space. Get involved with organizations and institutions who are creating art or seeking art that is similar to what you create!

 

What is Liz's favorite thing to draw?

You might have guessed it—Liz loves drawing birds!

 

Where can I find Liz?

You can find Liz's online portfolio, shop, and commission inquiry form at lizclaytonfuller.com

You can also find Liz on Social Media:

 


Art Questions

 

What books and resources does Liz recommend for bird anatomy?

  • Manual of Ornithology: Avian Structure & Function by Noble S. Proctor and Patrick J. Lynch—this book is pretty technical but the illustrations are incredibly helpful!
  • The Laws Guide to Drawing Birds by John Muir Laws
  • All about Bird Anatomy by Bird Academy: https://academy.allaboutbirds.org/features/birdanatomy/

 


 

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Contact us at cloeventsales@cornell.edu