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Illustration Isolation: Episode 11, Historical Figures

This week’s installment of Life Drawing Livestream features 4 historical photos selected and use as reference by our guest speakers. This episode features artists such as Don Kilpatrick, Gil Ashby, George Pratt, Vanesa R. Del Rey, John English, and Audrey Benjaminsen.
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Inside the Artists Studio with Dale Stephanos

Dale Stephanos is a world-class illustrator, painter, and visual storyteller. You have seen his work in some of the most read publications and magazines in the world. In this free online art class, Dale presents an in-depth lecture on his experience as an artist, followed by a detailed demonstration of a portrait drawing. This event was broadcast live. You can attend more of our free livestream events. Register here: www.visualartspassage.com/illustration-isolation
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Inside the Artist’s Studio: Bill Koeb

Acclaimed illustrator, painter, and art educator, Bill Koeb shares his experience and insights as an artist in this lecture and demonstration. This event was livestreamed as part of Visual Arts Passage's free public art education program during the COVID-19 crisis. All featured artists have volunteered their time, talents, and information with the broader are community.
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Inside the Artist’s Studio with Ashly Lovett

When it comes to illustration, Ashly Lovett is a powerhouse. In this episode of Illustration Isolation, Ashly Lovett shares her experience with learning art and illustration online, tips, tricks, and everything an artist needs to know to succeed in the visual arts.
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Life Drawing Livestream

This week’s theme, Outcasts, features our favorite misunderstood characters from the film world. Watch artists like Scott Anderson, C. F. Payne, George Pratt, John English, Audrey Benjaminsen, Don Kilpatrick III, Bud Cook, and more draw from costumed photo reference modeled and created in real time.
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Other Workshops & Courses Now Enrolling

Sketchbook
Realistic Portrait Drawing & Painting

Instructor: Dale Stephanos

Illustration

Workshop

All Skill Levels

This course demystifies the ins-and-outs of capturing likeness in your portraiture, led by one of the best working portrait artists.

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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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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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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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: Audrey Benjaminsen, 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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