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DRAWING SESSIONS: For personal and professional development

I love making art and it is deeply rewarding to see others grow artistically! Drawing, in addition to its sheer pleasure, forms the basis of visual expression. While it is essential to careers such as illustration, comics or architecture, anyone may benefit from drawing to communicate their ideas. I can provide the insight and exercises needed for you to advance towards your artistic goals.

Lessons are designed according to your skill-level and interests. Well develop your hand-eye coordination and visual memory. I have taught numerous drawing classes, in universities and primary schools, using techniques such as "blind-eye drawing", gestural drawings, still life and technical exercises, including light theory, colour theory and anatomy for artists. And, of course, conceptual thinking supports creative decisions at every level of the process.

Extra information

It's advised to have your own media; paper, pen, ink, graphite, etc. but it does not have to be complicated. A sturdy sketchbook and your favourite pencils are enough.

Location

At student's location: Around Antwerp, Belgium
At teacher's location: Turnhout, Belgium

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Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
The class is taught in:Dutch, English, Afrikaans

About Me

I am a professional artist, based in Antwerp. I am South African and therefore fluent in English and Zuid-Afrikaans, with sufficient Dutch to teach drawing.

While comics remains my biggest love, a close second is the desire to help others unlock their creative potential. I believe a full life is a creative life, whether it's drawing, dancing, baking or gardening! I think it is in creative acts that we find meaning and renew our resilience.

Education

After my undergraduate degree in graphic design, I completed my Master's degree in Fine Art at the University of Pretoria, South Africa, in 2020. My thesis experimented with drawing comics and reflecting on this process.

Experience / Qualifications

I have taught and moderated numerous classes at university level. I am also lecturing remotely at the University of Pretoria this year, working with illustration and storyboarding.

I pursued my comics project at an artist residency program for three months in Angoulême, France last year.

As a student, I co-facilitated art classes for young children, ages 5 to 12.

Reviews (3)

Had a few sessions so far and am very satisfied with the quality of the lessons. Octavia has experience teaching a variety of skill levels which makes the programme adaptive and challenging. Besides that she's always positive and encouraging, and in general a lot of fun to talk (art stuff) with :) Highly recommended for any artist looking to find their next step!
Very friendly and a lot of patience to teach my son (6yr)
Clear start to the lesson. Octavia checks the student's needs before the series of lessons starts. She then gets to work step by step and productively!
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