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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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Illustration Isolation: Episode 23, Bryan Rodner Carr

About the episode: In this episode of Illustration Isolation, we kick off our month of photography by Arthouse's Bryan Rodner Carr. Join our team of talented illustrators and draw alongside some serious pros. Bryan is recognized internationally for his skills as a photographer.
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Illustration Isolation: Episode 22, Bryan Rodner Carr

About the episode: In this episode of Illustration Isolation, we kick off our month of photography by Arthouse's Bryan Rodner Carr. Join our team of talented illustrators and draw alongside some serious pros. Bryan is recognized internationally for his skills as a photographer.
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Episode 20: Tim Trabon & The Cousteau Society

Part 2 of our Tim Trabon, Amazon expedition, French exploration episode. The photography featured in this episode is from Tim Trabon’s time traveling with the Cousteau Society through South America during the early 1980s. Photos feature local contacts who assisted the crew as well as indigenous people they met and who were featured in the documentary.
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Illustration Isolation: Episode 21, Return to the Amazon

About the episode: Timmy is nowhere to be seen in this episode, but our usual suspects of master illustrators take the helm for an amazing evening of conversation and drawing online from photo reference. This episode is the third part of our Cousteau Society themed drawing night from the month of August. All photography used for this event was taken by Tim Trabon while on expedition with the Cousteau Society during the early 1980s'.
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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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