Ever wondered how art for your favorite books, magazines, albums and videogames gets made? In this class we will do a whirlwind tour of the process of illustration, with a focus on the more technical aspects of creating fantastical scenes, although the methods covered can be applied to any genre. We’ll talk about what makes a good piece, go through some basic art fundamentals, ideation and reference, and look at the way professionals do it. ** If you took this course last semester, it's the same thing - email me if you're interested in learning about next steps with your art **

Ever wondered how art for your favorite books, magazines, albums and videogames gets made? In this interactive class we will explore the process of illustration with a focus on the more technical aspects of creating fantastical art, although the methods covered can be applied to any genre. We’ll talk about what makes a good piece, go through some basic art fundamentals, ideation and reference, and look at the way professionals do it. This course is linked with The Art of Illustration in Practice, where we’ll apply what we’ve learnt to creating our own illustrations of stories, scenes and characters contributed by you and your classmates. You don't have to take both classes to take this class. Note for parents: Some images discussed may contain artistic nudity; students are expected to display an adult level of maturity.

Ever wondered how art for your favorite books, magazines, albums and videogames gets made? In this interactive class we will explore the process of illustration with a focus on the more technical aspects of creating fantastical art, although the methods covered can be applied to any genre. We’ll focus on creating our own illustrations of stories, scenes and characters contributed by you and your classmates. All styles are welcome, from manga to realism! This class is linked with The Art of Illustration: Theory, where we'll discuss more about how illustrations are created. You don't have to take the classes together, but you can if you'd like! Note for parents: Some images discussed may contain artistic nudity; students are expected to display an adult level of maturity.