BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:New Orleans Public Library X-WR-CALNAME:New Orleans Public Library BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8ac9dcd4-3cfb-488a-a8a0-9104eed1ec80 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260810T050445Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240315T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240315T130000 SUMMARY:Abstract Animal Portraits LOCATION:Robert E. Smith Library\nRobert E. Smith Library X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Robert E. Smith Library;X- APPLE-RADIUS=10;X-TITLE=Robert E. Smith Library:geo:30.0049413,-90.1075023 GEO:30.0049413;-90.1075023 DESCRIPTION:Experiment with blind contour drawing\, doodling\, and paintin g to create a colorful abstract animal portrait. Bring a photo of your fav orite animal\, or choose one of ours. No artistic talent required!.\nhttps ://neworleans.libnet.info/event/10049368 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

With the help of an in-person instructor\, we'll follow the Creati vebug class "Doodle and Paint an Animal Portrait."

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In this fun \, improvisational course\, artist Jennifer Mercede shows you how to make expressive\, exciting animal portraits in her signature style. Self procla imed fan of &ldquo\;scribbling\, doodling\, being silly and expressive&rdq uo\; Jennifer walks you through how to pick the ideal pet portrait and usi ng blind contour drawing to free you from the restrictions of perfection. You&rsquo\;ll learn how to intuitively pick colors and use lettering and p layful mark-making to add textural depth to your portrait. \;

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All supplies are provided\, including a selection of animal images to insp ire your portrait\, but you're encouraged to bring reference photos of you r pet or another favorite animal you'd like to paint. \;

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Regis tration is recommended as space is limited. Walk-ins are welcome for any r emaining space.

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