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Concept Artists vs. Concept Designers

Concept artists and concept designers share so many similarities, but there is a difference! Let’s dive into the world of entertainment art, animation, video games, and graphic design to explore the different roles concept artists and concept designers inhabit.
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Illustration Isolation: Episode 32, Figure Drawing The Tuskegee Airmen

About the episode: This episode features illustrators such as Raymond Bonilla, John English, Don Kilpatrick, Dale Stephanos, C. F. Payne, Bill Koeb, and a brief presentation by former director of the Society of Illustrators, Terry Brown. This week marks the first installment of our month of ‘Underdogs’. For this first episode, we featured photo reference of some of the most admirable and courageous underdogs in history, The Tuskegee Airmen.
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The Weekly Roundup- 11/2/20

We’re all about creating the most creative and motivating space this week. Join us for free drawing nights, watch our favorite artists’ lectures, and learn more about the newest Visual Arts Passage mini-courses so you can keep your goals on track. We all need a way to stay creative, so we hope this helps you!
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Illustration Isolation: Episode 29, Figure Drawing Richard Allen Photography

About the episode: Everyone showed up this week to drop in for Illustration Isolation. Guest artists included illustrators such as Bill Koeb, John English, Raymond Bonilla, Dale Stephanos, Ashly Lovett, and Don Kilpatrick. Watch them draw, join in the fun and share your progress as we paint and draw from amazing photo reference provided by photographer Richard Allen. This is the third installment featuring photography by Allen.
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The Weekly Roundup – 10/5/20

Check out the latest Visual Arts Passage updates. This week, we dive into #inktober2020 prompts, the latest Life Drawing Livestream episode, and Concept Art classes are beginning October 10th!
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Illustration Isolation: Episode 26, Figure Drawing Bryan Rodner Carr part V

About the episode: This episode features illustrators such as Bill Koeb, John English, and Raymond Bonilla. Watch them draw, join in the fun and share your progress as we paint and draw from amazing photo reference provided by photographer Bryan Rodner Carr. This is the 5th and final episode featuring Bryan’s amazing work and he will be missed. Next week will feature an entirely new photographer.
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The Weekly Roundup- 9/29/20

Check out the latest Visual Arts Passage updates. This week, we dive into #inktober2020 prompts, the latest Life Drawing Livestream episode, and what we listen to when we draw.
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Other Workshops & Courses Now Enrolling

Art of the Cover
Art of the Cover

Instructor: Edward Kinsella

Illustration

Workshop

All Skill Levels

Design & illustrate impactful cover art for films, posters, books, and albums

Length: 5 weeks

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Sketchbook
Sketchbook: Finding Your Voice

Instructor: Sterling Hundley

Illustration

Workshop

All Skill Levels

Strap your sketchbook to a rocket—bring ideas to life & discover your artistic voice.

Length: 5 weeks

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Children's Books
Illustrating Your First Children's Book

Instructor: Adam Gustavson

Illustration

Workshop

All Skill Levels

A comprehensive, hands-on guide to creating your first children’s book.

Length: 5 weeks

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Figure Drawing
Figure Drawing

Instructor: John English

Illustration

Workshop

All Skill Levels

Learn and master the steps to drawing the human form with confidence, skill, & expression

Length: 4 Weeks

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Art of Crowdfunding
The Art of Crowdfunding

Instructor: Ashly Lovett

Workshop

All Skill Levels

A hands-on guide to planning and launching a successful crowdfunding campaign

Length: 4 weeks

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Process: Skill & Craft
Process: Skill & Craft

Instructor: Adam Gustavson

Illustration

Mentorship

Beginner

Establish fundamental skills for advanced drawing and painting techniques for various visual arts industries.

Length: 10 weeks

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Ideation & Visual Storytelling
Ashly Lovett painting for the movie Dark Crystal
Ideation & Visual Storytelling

Instructor: Ashly Lovett

Illustration

Mentorship

intermediate

Develop a process for creating compelling and engaging original stories, a critical component of visual narrative.

Length: 10 Weeks

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Portfolio Development
Keith Richards drawing portrait
Portfolio & Career for Illustration

Instructors: Sterling Hundley, Dale Stephanos, John English

Illustration

Mentorship

Advanced

Identify your dream illustration clients, and pursue a career doing what you love with help from a brain trust of pro illustrators.

Length: 10 Weeks

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Skill & Style for Fine
Keith Richards drawing portrait
Skill & Style for Fine Arts

Instructors: Ray Bonilla, Cassandra Kim, & John English

Gallery Arts

Mentorship

Beginner

Equip yourself with tools and skills to build a career and thrive as a working fine artist.

Length: 10 Weeks

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Developing Voice for Fine Arts
Keith Richards drawing portrait
Developing Voice for Fine Arts

Instructors: Ray Bonilla, Cassandra Kim, & John English

Gallery Arts

Mentorship

Intermediate

Equip yourself with tools and skills to build a career and thrive as a working fine artist.

Length: 10 Weeks

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Career Development for Fine Arts
Keith Richards drawing portrait
Career Development for Gallery Representation

Instructors: Ray Bonilla, Cassandra Kim, & John English

Gallery Arts

Mentorship

Advanced

Networking opportunities, finding gallery representation, and learning how to sell your art is the backbone of this course.

Length: 10 Weeks

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Illustration Program
Keith Richards drawing portrait
Illustration Program

Instructors: Adam Gustavson, Ashly Lovett, John English, Dale Stephanos, and more.

Program

Mentorship

All Skill Levels

Networking opportunities, finding gallery representation, and learning how to sell your art is the backbone of this course.

Length: 3 courses, 10 weeks each

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Fine Arts Program
Keith Richards drawing portrait
Fine Arts & Gallery Program

Instructors: Raymond Bonilla, Cassandra Kim, & John English

Program

Mentorship

All Skill Levels

Networking opportunities, finding gallery representation, and learning how to sell your art is the backbone of this course.

Length: 3 courses, 10 weeks each

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