This is a fun project to have as the first assignment in Advanced Art. It's quick and demonstrates two techniques that are easy to do. The warm-up is a sketchbook lesson on animals from Florida. It ranges from easy to challenging. It also includes the iguana. I know it is not a native animal but has become very visible in the sunshine state just like the python. Then I do a painting demonstration for the glazing technique. Students then draw three different rough drafts. Since there is no background, the animal should take up at least 70% of the composition. The rough drafts also need to include the three colors they will use. I tell students that contrast is vital to making this composition standout. Therefore, all light or all dark colors would not work. I recommend a combination of bright and light colors. The dark outline will also help with contrast. I just give students white cardstock and it works well for this assignment.