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ILLUSTRATION

Character Design

Leah Trumble, Instructor

Meets January Sundays from 10:30-12:30

This course will cover tricks and techniques to make compelling and unique characters for children's books and animation. Some of the techniques will include shape design, colors for characters, and how to be consistent with the same character in different poses.

This is a non-digital course. Art supplies needed for the course are provided as part of the class fee.

Annie Character sheet

Childrens Book Illustration

Leah Trumble, Instructor

Meets February - March Sundays from 10:30-12:30

Turn your children's book idea into reality.

Come learn what it takes to bring words to life in this children's book illustration course. In this accompanying course to Jan Sun CHARACTER DESIGN taught by Leah Trumble, students will practice fundamentals of illustration (such as color, composition, etc.), as well as other tips and tricks for creating engaging works of narrative art. This course is suited for artists of all skill levels.

This is a non-digital course. Art supplies needed for the course are provided as part of the class fee.

childrens book illustration

Drawing with Ink

Ninel Senatorova, Instructor

Meets December and January Tuesdays from 4-6

Learn how to make an illustration using pen and ink. Students will choose from several images to make drawings that can be used for postcards or seasonal cards if desired.

Art supplies needed for course are provided as part of the class fee.

ink drawing by Ninel Senatorova

Ink and Watercolor

Ninel Senatorova, Instructor

Meets February Tuesdays from 4-6

Combine watercolor with ink and make images with rich colors and contrast. Ninel will share tips and tricks to make  a multimedia piece of art, and some methods about drawing with perspective. And if time allows, gouache may be introduced.

Art supplies needed for course are provided as part of the class fee.

ink and watercolor painting by Ninel Senatorova

Painting with Gouache

Ninel Senatorava, Instructor

Meets March Tuesdays from 4-6

Learn about the unique properties of gouache paints and why they are a favorite medium for illustrators and designers in this three session class. Ninel brings her experience using gouache for posters and backdrops for the stage in this 3 session course.

Art supplies needed for course are provided as part of the class fee.

gouache painting by Ninel Senatorova
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