Owls are amazing birds with incredible adaptations that help them rule their nighttime niche. They are instantly recognizable—and a lot of fun to illustrate!
Natural science illustrator Liz Clayton Fuller is here to help you discover owls from an artist's perspective. With Liz's friendly guidance and inspiration, you’ll learn everything you need to draw owls with confidence and get tips to make your owl illustration come to life:
Learn how owls pose a unique sketching challenge
Start sketching owls with comfort and confidence
Paint your owl sketches and add details to make them pop
Create your own “owl study page” that will help you depict owls accurately
Join Liz live on Zoom for 1 hour and 45 minutes at this engaging and beginner-friendly illustration lesson. Liz will walk you step by step through the process of drawing and painting owls, and offer insight along the way. Create alongside her as she guides you through her process and helps you become more comfortable and confident in your own abilities.
After the lesson, enjoy a live Q&A session where Liz will answer your questions. Spots are limited, so register and secure your seat today! When you register, you’ll also receive access to the recording and transcript until December 13, 2026.
Don’t miss out—reserve your spot now! Whether you plan to draw and paint along, or just enjoy watching Liz's lesson on some of our favorite predators, we hope to see you there.
Hooting with excitement,
Your friends at Bird Academy
Image and owl sketches courtesy of Liz Clayton Fuller
PS: Did you miss Liz's recent live sketching session?
We recently joined artist and illustrator Liz Clayton Fuller at her studio for a sketching session that was a lot of fun! Sketch from video of the Cornell Lab FeederWatch Cam along with Liz, or just sit back and enjoy this free recording. Thanks for joining us!
Image: Liz Clayton Fuller draws a Red-bellied Woodpecker
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