Do you love creating comics, cartoons, and anime sketches?  Improve your character illustration skills and personal style. We will look at Eastern and Western comics, and then use hand drawing techniques to illustrate a page, just like the professionals! Supplies provided. 

For ages 8-14.

Instructor: Lydia Bratton

Tuition: $152  Supply Fee: $5  

This class will support the improvement of fundamental drawing skills, while bringing students together for fun and creativity.  This session will focus on elements & principles of design as well as perspective. Come explore line, form, shading and texture using traditional art media.  Class may be taken multiple times through the year; lessons and subject matter will vary each session.  Media could include pencils, charcoal, colored pencils, pens, markers and pastels.  Supplies are provided via supply fee. 

For ages 8-14

Instructor: Lydia Bratton

Tuition: $152 Supply Fee: $5

The Process: 3/25-5/14 6:00pm-8:00pm

Objective: Finding your voice, solidifying your process, creating visual stories, choosing your colors, and creat-ing competition worthy pieces.

Theme: Expressive Portraiture

Come prepared to learn the foundational elements of portraiture including the 2 traditional palettes. Christine will then guide you through giving your portrait a twist, completing either a traditional portrait or an expressionistic portrait with creative expressive poses or use of color.

Color theory and color psychology will be taught to not only paint the portrait but also reveal their personality visually. You will leave the class session with a great portfolio piece. 

Not interested in portraiture? Join us anyway as the beauty of painting the portrait helps our understanding of values, color nuances, and refines our drawing skills. It's sure to be a fun exploration class and a GREAT portfolio builder. Space is limited so sign up today. :D

Tuition: $160 a month or a one-time rate of $320 for the quarter.

Tuition Includes:

-Regular weekly classes

-Additional outside support via text, email, and even Zoom

-Occasional one-on-one meetings or semi-groups to review portfolios or teach specific skills missing

This class is for AP Portfolio students, those wanting to major in art in college, adults or teens who want to pursue art careers or an artist who would like to be part of an intensive art program that focuses on skill building. I work alongside my students to strengthen their weaknesses, draw out their strengths, and build the best portfolio for submissions to colleges, scholarships, shows, and competitions. I have a unique way of helping students tap into their creativity and strengthen and create unique pieces that have a cohesive voice.

To be considered, the student must submit a letter/email of interest along with a portfolio including 5 pieces with an artist statement. Please do not hesitate to contact Christine for additional information or to answer questions.