Online Classes
Ever wanted to learn techniques for drawing birds and wildlife in a realistic, scientifically accurate way? Jack has created an ever-growing library of online workshops and classes to help you learn nature illustration! Select a course below to get started.
Birds are amazing creatures and can be observed very easily compared to other animals. Learning how to draw them will help you to look more closely at our feathered friends, learn common species around your home, and build up your skills in portraying subjects on paper. This introductory course will show you the basics of quickly sketching a bird, working through the details on your final sketch, making sense of the complex feather groups, and advanced field sketching techniques.
Ever wanted to learn how to use watercolor paints in your sketchbook but not sure where to start? Watercolors can be intimidating as a new medium, but in this course Jack will break down the best techniques for getting your brushes and palette set up, learning basic watercolor methods, and using paints in the field. You will also have an opportunity to paint in a bird drawn by Jack, with a narrated walkthrough of the entire process.
Follow along as Jack demonstrates how to draw a pair of nuthatches in this tutorial! This tutorial is great for beginners learning how to draw birds as well as advanced artists looking to improve their skills in wildlife illustration.
More classes coming soon!
Meet Your Instructor
Jack Hobe is a birder, natural history illustrator and educator with over a decade of experience drawing birds. He teaches nature drawing techniques in partnership with local nature centers in the Greater Philadelphia area. He enjoys sharing ways to appreciate God’s creation with others through his workshops and courses!
