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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 30, Figure Drawing Halloween Episode

About the episode: This episode features our Illustration Isolation regulars such as Don Kilpatrick, Dale Stephanos, Bill Koeb, C. F. Payne, Montalvo Machado, and John English.
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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- 10/19/20

Check out the latest Visual Arts Passage updates.
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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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Illustration Isolation: Episode 25, Bryan Rodner Carr part IV

About the episode: Join talented artists like John English, Bill Koeb, Ashly Lovett, Audrey Benjaminsen, and C. F. Payne for a free life drawing session. During the episode we discuss illustration history, fun stories, career development, and fun segways on how to stay sane during unpredictable times.
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The Weekly Roundup- 9/22/20

Check out the latest Visual Arts Passage updates. We dive into what we’re listening to when we draw, what to watch this week, and what we’re doing this Fall to make sure your art career goals never get postponed!

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