Creative Illustration and the Fundamentals of Drawing

Àpd 80.27 C$ /h

I'll be teaching you the subjects I can see you have most difficulty with - be it figure drawing, perspective, concept art or even going back to fundamentals as a reminder. I do both traditional and digital art, so I can also teach you how to move from one media to another without fear!

Before our first lesson

- Do you have time for homework?
- Do you prefer a more objective explanation as opposed to a more detailed one?
- Do you prefer learning all the theory first and then practicing later all at once, or to take it in small chunks?
- How experienced are you in art?
- Do you prefer a more casual class or one that challenges you every time?

Just a tiny PSA - if you're starting out from the very beginning with the fundamentals, please bear with me for a couple of classes because it will probably be super boring at first! I'll try to make it as entertaining as possible, but I'm (painfully) aware of how dull the more technical subjects can be. I PROMISE it will get better. Pinky promise.

Informations supplémentaires

I'm a very open person, so if anything happens, you can always send me a message explaining your situation and I'll do my very best to accommodate you. I do, however, have a couple of ground rules for our classes, which is based off of mutual respect.

Class supplies:
Not included in the lesson rate. However, I usually ask for very affordable (yet very good!) basic supplies that can be acquired very easily, and if you have some at home we can make use of those as well.

No-go subjects:
While chatting during class, let's please leave out politics and religion. I've got nothing against those topics, I just think that they stir trouble more often than not and I'd rather stay away from that possibility. I just want a nice environment where we can get along!

Environment distractions:
Pleaseeee please please have a setup ready in a more chill environment, without 3rd party distractions such as people talking to you (and/or beside you), loud TVs and/or music, super barky dogs etc.

Lesson requests:
Please do make sure to accept our lessons and/or send me some sort of confirmation at least a couple of hours beforehand, otherwise I'll assume that we won't have class that day.

Lieu

En ligne depuis États-Unis

Présentation

Over 25 years! That's how long I've been playing around with art!
I'm 34 years old and I consider myself to be pretty easygoing, cheerful and nice to everyone. I like my classes to be really chill and casual, though if you're feeling adventurous I can give you a hell of a challenge if that's what you're looking for!

I'm also extremely honest and I will gladly let you know my opinion on things. I two supervisors - Kiwi and Pistachio, my dogs, who never leave my side - and they might even make an appearance on camera here and there to check out your work. They're really picky though, so you might wanna put up your best effort to please them!

As for the career technicalities: I got my diploma in Visual Arts in 2012, then immediately moved to the US in order to pursue my animation career. I spent 3 years there studying art and animation - Entertainment Design and Digital Production - in one of the best art/3D schools in the world, called Gnomon. I got my certificate in 2016, and I've worked as freelance illustrator for years. In 2018 I got hired by Treyarch to work as a character animator for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and, today, I work in the film, game and animation industry.

My art style is mostly cartoon-ghibli-manga-ish? But it tends to be very flexible and volatile, so sometimes I'll play around with more realistic drawings, and at times with with 2D animation.
Even though nowadays I prefer having illustration and drawing as a hobby, nothing stops me from teaching it to other people. There's honestly nothing more satisfying than seeing someone improve with my help.

I hope to see you around!

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I should also mention that I have severe ADHD and I deal with it literally on a daily basis. However, even though it does have its shortcomings, I don't consider it a fully bad thing! Not only does that mean that I work harder than a lot of people out there, but also that I know how to deal with people who are in the same position as I am. I might even be able to teach tricks on how to take advantage of it! So if you're in the same boat, hop in and let's figure out together how to steer this business!

Education

Visual Arts - PUC-Campinas, Brazil (5 years)
Entertainment Design and Digital Production - Gnomon School of Visual Effects and Animation, Los Angeles, USA (3 years)

Expérience / Qualifications

Character Animator (Call of Duty: Black Ops 4) - Treyarch (2 years)
NPC Animator (Call of Duty: Black Ops 4) - Treyarch (2 years)
Freelance Illustrator/Animator
Art tutor

Age

Adolescents (13-17 ans)

Adultes (18-64 ans)

Seniors (65+ ans)

Niveau du Cours

Débutant

Intermédiaire

Avancé

Durée

60 minutes

90 minutes

Enseigné en

anglais

portugais

Compétences

Dessin & croquis

Illustration

Cours sur l'art

Commentaires

Disponibilité semaine type

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Cours par webcam

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Sun

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08-12

12-16

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20-24

Cécile

5.0

(4)

At the start of the youth album of your choice (you know, the one she / he constantly asks you to reread to her "by making the voices"), I will make a reading of it told in front of her / him then we will realize together a plastic realization from this story!

Bénédicte

5.0

(4)

Diplômée de l'école terre et feu avec les félicitations du jury, je propose à tous, enfants, ados et adultes, débutants et confirmés, des cours de dessin et peinture toutes techniques : graphisme, aquarelle, pastel, acrylique, huile etc, ainsi que de modelage, dans mon atelier à Lagny ou online.
Passionnée par l'enseignement, je m'efforce de transmettre mon enthousiasme pour l'art à mes élèves, et de donner à mon tour la maîtrise que j'ai reçue : musique, dessin, peinture, modelage, susceptibles d'aider à la construction d'une personnalité épanouie.
Musicienne, diplômée de la Schola Cantorum en chant lyrique et solfège, je donne également des cours de chant et solfège.

Jaume

5.0

(4)

I am a visual artist born in Barcelona, settled in Belgium since 2017. As an artist I have accumulated experience for the last 25 years. I am graduated with an Academic Bachelor in Fine Arts in the University of Barcelona and graduated as a Master in Visual Arts at Sint Lucas School of Arts in Antwerpen.

I am specialised in painting, drawing, experimental films, installations, language, sound and curating. In other words, I am a multidisciplinary artist.

I understand the artistic practice as a way to understand ourselves and the situations which surrounds us. In my classes I don't teach how to do Art, but as how to say something through your artistic work. With me you can work independently, with a coach who will challenge you with some assignments and giving feedback to your personal concerns.

In addition, you will learn how to work with several mediums, preparing your own material: paintings, canvases, and so on.

You will not only receive individual coaching but as encourage you to look other artists or take into account other references connected with your concerns.

Finding, discussing and retaking solutions together are the core of my classes.

Tiffany

5.0

(4)

Dear dancers, welcome!

Do you love dance and want to improve your technical and artistic skills? I am here to help you surpass yourself! ;) Professional dancer, choreographer and teacher, I am creative, empathic, dynamic, and versatile.

Holder of a Bachelor's degree in contemporary dance and creation of multidisciplinary performances from the Iceland University of the Arts, a Master 2 in Art Research & International Creation from the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, I am an artist member of the International Dance Council at UNESCO.
Since 2020, I have been engaged in academic research on medical and spiritual dance whose practice is called Transcendental Dance (Transcendental Embodiment).

My professional experience extends internationally where I had the opportunity to work alongside various renowned companies and to organize internships in France, Iceland, Sweden, Mexico, Czech Republic, Spain, Turkey and Asia. Also, I had the opportunity to dance for haute couture houses during Fashion Week in Paris.

I teach contemporary dance, technical floorwork (floor work), contact dance and classical dance. My classes focus on mindfulness, musicality, harmonization of energy flows, improvisation, muscle strengthening and coaching in choreographic composition for competitions, exams, galas, and weddings.

I remain at your disposal for any information.
See you soon,
Tiffany

Carol

5.0

(4)

The skype courses are optimized thanks to the fiber and by a high definition web camera, which allows a course in optimal conditions.
Plastic arts course, college and high school, plastic arts baccalaureate file.

ST2A applied arts course, pre-competition by skype.

Initiation or improvement in the different techniques of drawing and painting, observation drawing, portrait, study of perspective followed by urban sketches outside, travel diary and watercolor.
Portrait technique, sketches of characters, perspective, using the various drawing tools pencil, charcoal, red chalk, markers and watercolors.

The basics and improvement of oil painting.

The basics of fundamental drawing adapted to children and adolescents with pedagogy, adapted to the rhythms and to the sensitivity of each one.

Experience with children from 6 years old and adolescents in private lessons and for institutions.

Applied arts course, preparation for the applied arts baccalaureate and preparation, plastic arts baccalaureate file.
MANA from applied arts schools, professional bac.

The courses are adapted according to the levels and the expectations of the pupils, a pedagogical progression will be developed.

Professional artist, with 20 years of experience, exhibition in Parisian galleries.

17 years of experience in teaching adults within a works council of a large company.

Preparation for competitions: Fine arts, Applied arts.
Applied Arts upgrade.
Follow-up in bac ST2A, preparation for competitions: Gobelins, Max. Vox ...
School of Fine Arts in Paris.
Plastic arts option tray folder

Katarzyna

5.0

(4)

Egg tempera is one of the most ancient historical art painting technique. It preserved as a main technique to paint orthodox religious icons. It is possible to learn it and paint your own icon. I have 12 years of practice teaching people how to do it. We work together step by step to understand the technique, the way to prepare wooden panel to paint an icon and the techniques of making a good project to make the icon fit to the board. We also learn how to make gold leaf layer on the halos. Your icon will be a real, crafted icon.

Lara

5.0

(4)

Would you like to be able to illustrate the worlds and stories you imagine?

Do you want to learn how to create characters for a video game, animation, children's story, comic or in any format? Or would you like to be able to draw your favorite characters?

If you have those concerns, I would love to help you.

I like to focus the classes in such a way that the current drawing level of the student is not what is important. The room for improvement will always evolve. I like to take my classes towards character design, towards general things like the psychology of color and shapes, since they are assimilable and highly useful concepts, independent of the level of drawing. For this reason, my classes are aimed at all ages and drawing levels.

I also try to focus them on the preferences and tastes of each student, showing them that everything they like, they like for a reason, that nothing is left to chance and that they can also understand how to make their drawings reflect what they want to convey. Even to create your portfolios or visual information for your own project or story.

I give private classes with students from different parts of the world, so many of my classes I have been able to do in both English and French.

I studied 2D animation in France, and thanks to this training, my work has been nourished by dynamism, storytelling, expressiveness, typical of this medium, as well as the sensitivity for color and shapes that I usually use to infuse a unique style both to my original designs as well as my fanarts.

Nancy

5.0

(4)

Formerly Fashion Designer for Balenciaga and Fashion Editor for Vogue Italia and NUICONS Swiss Magazine, I offer you the opportunity to use both pencil and stylus in some personalised courses.

I adapt the content and exercises of each session to the level and interests of each student. These are personalised sessions during which you will work to unleash your creativity, and then be able to continue progressing on your own.

Topics may include finding inspiration, creating a fashion collection, techniques for drawing fashion figures, and working with software such as Photoshop and InDesign.

STYLISM :
- Introduction to silhouette drawing
- Body proportions (male and female)
- Fashion sketches
- Colouring with Pro Marker
- Mastering materials with the Pro Marker
INFOGRAPHY :
- Illustrator and Photoshop software
- Technical drawing
- Digital colouring

(level2)
ARTISTIC DIRECTION:
- Creation and follow-up of personal collections
- Research and creation of moodboards
- Creation of collection plan
- Creation of technical data sheets
- basic course on garment assembly with knowledge of materials/fabrics

FASHION COMMUNICATION :
- History of fashion and fashion news
- Creation of newsletters
- Press release creation
- How to write a fashion articles ect...
- Tips and trick Fashion post

Antoine

5.0

(4)

I work as a 3D generalist for cinema and/or video games, with a specialization in 3D Layout/Préviz.

During our courses, I will teach you the techniques to create your own illustrations/projects, and allow you to discover if not improve your skills in the world of 3D.
As examples, we will learn how to use software such as Blender, 3dsMAx, Photoshop, Zbrush, Substance Painter, and many others.

I am very attentive, a teacher and I will be able to guide you and support you step by step on your desires for achievements, whether for beginners who want to discover this field, up to students who need to learn to master new skills.

My classes take place as follows:
You tell me what you would like to achieve, and we will achieve it together, otherwise I will offer you a project to create in line with your desires, while taking care to explore enough aspects to prepare you for the profession.

Looking forward to meeting you, and I hope, see you soon!

Idris

5.0

(4)

I am an artist and philosopher from Amsterdam currently living in Antwerp. I studied in London where I acquired a BA from Art Academy London and a BA in philosophy from St Mary's University London.

Artistic development starts by identifying your artistic interest. As artists, we don’t always know why we draw and paint the things that we do. Yet they are not random. What captivates us or draws us towards certain artworks? This might be the tonal way in which light reflects, structural forms or mathematical division. The point being, is that we all have such aesthetic interests and step 1 is finding out what interests you!

Step 2 is helping you express your interests through painting techniques, styles and materiality. But it all starts with you. What do you want to say? And how? I will help you do this through discussion, looking at your previous work (if you have any), introducing you to a LARGE variety of artists, potentially copying their styles. I adjust my classes according to your needs.

The goal is simple: to come to understand your artistic interest, help you find techniques to express them and develop your artistic language.

(Please note that just because you have found an artistic interest and a way to express it, it does not mean that you must do only one thing for the rest of your life. It is the downfall of creativity to repeat and paint the same way over and over again. Instead, allow your interests to drive your creativity. Let it be the starting point, venture out and discover it from various angles and ways of expressing it. But also be mindful that as we grow our interests can change and as they change, we must remain honest and respond accordingly such that our artistic language can also grow.)

Have questions? Don’t hesitate to message me! I can tailor a class to your needs :)

Zuzanna

5.0

(4)

My name is Zuzanna, an interdisciplinary visual artist and art therapist originally from Poland.
Passionate about the links between creation, education and inner transformation, I use art as a tool for self-knowledge and healing.

My work combines artistic expression (drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, video, performance) and therapeutic support, to help each person reconnect with themselves, release their emotions and explore their creative potential.

🎨 Art Therapy Classes – A creative journey to self-discovery

Immerse yourself in a space of relaxation and inner discovery through art therapy.
No experience in drawing or painting is necessary — simply let your emotions guide your creations.

Over the course of the sessions, you will explore:
🧘‍♀️ Moments of guided meditation
🌈 The psychology of colors
✏️ Intuitive drawing
🖼️ Creative collage
🪨 Expressive sculpture
...and other art therapy techniques.

These practices will help you reduce stress, regain concentration and release emotional blockages, while developing mindfulness and self-knowledge.
Each workshop is tailored to the age and needs of the participants, and complements traditional approaches to art therapy.

Christine

5.0

(4)

Je suis artiste peintre professionnelle et j’anime des cours de dessin et de peinture pour tous niveaux. Mes séances sont structurées, progressives et adaptées à chacun : nous travaillons les bases (proportions, lumières, couleurs, composition), puis nous avançons vers des exercices plus créatifs selon vos objectifs.
Les cours peuvent se dérouler en ligne ou en présentiel, toujours dans un cadre bienveillant où l’on progresse à son rythme. J’explique chaque étape, je corrige en direct, et je fournis des exemples concrets ainsi que des supports pour pratiquer entre les séances.
Mon but est simple : vous aider à développer de vraies compétences artistiques tout en prenant plaisir à créer.

Professeure d’Arts Plastiques et artiste peintre professionnelle, formée au Mastery Program du Milan Art Institute (équivalent niveau Master en arts visuels), je propose des cours de dessin, peinture et création artistique adaptés à tous niveaux.
Je suis spécialisée en peinture figurative expressive, abstrait, mix média, peinture à l’huile, acrylique, pastels, graphite, mark making et développement du style personnel. Mes cours s’adressent aussi bien aux débutants qu’aux artistes souhaitant progresser, structurer leur technique ou trouver leur voix artistique.
Ce que j’enseigne : – bases du dessin, ombre/lumière, proportions, composition – peinture à l’huile, techniques alla prima, grisaille, glacis – acrylique, textures, gestuelle, mix média – abstraction, expression du geste, couleurs et émotions – création de ses propres sources visuelles – méthodologie artistique et progression personnelle – accompagnement pour développer son style et sa signature artistique
Déroulé des cours : Cours en ligne ou en présentiel dans mon atelier à Tartas. Possibilité de stages intensifs (2 à 5 jours) en petit groupe – maximum 5 personnes. Accompagnement bienveillant, structuré et personnalisé : chacun progresse à son rythme, avec des exercices concrets et des exemples visuels.
Je suis également praticienne en art-thérapie, ce qui me permet d’accompagner la créativité avec un regard attentif et humain.
N’hésitez pas à me poser vos questions, je serai ravie de vous guider dans votre apprentissage artistique. Chrys Oak

Ohana

5.0

(4)

Discover Art History like you've never seen it before
Welcome to my space dedicated to art history, a place where each work tells a story, each artist becomes a guide, and each era unfolds like a journey.
Whether you are passionate, curious, a student or simply an aesthetics enthusiast, I will guide you step by step to explore artistic movements, understand their codes, and decode the masterpieces that have shaped our culture.

Learn at your own pace, with pleasure and clarity
My courses have been designed to be accessible, engaging, and immersive:
✨ Clear and engaging educational videos
✨ Detailed analyses of artworks to sharpen your eye
✨ Thematic lessons to better understand key periods
✨ Exclusive exercises and resources to progress independently
✨ A learning community to exchange and share your discoveries

Immerse yourself in a world where art becomes an adventure
From the frenetic pace of the Renaissance to the modern revolution, via the mysteries of Antiquity and the audacity of the avant-garde, I offer you a lively, accessible and passionate approach.
My goal: to make art history inspiring, understandable and exciting for everyone.

Cindy

5.0

(4)

Bonjour à toutes et à tous !

Artiste et professeur de dessin. Je donne des cours à domicile ainsi que des ateliers.
Titulaire de deux diplômes : dont un en arts graphiques et une certification en jeux vidéos. J'ai suivi un cursus artistique pendant sept ans. (Licence d'arts plastiques et école d'art)

J'enseigne le dessin dans sa manière globale ainsi que les fondamentaux : perspective, traits de construction.. ainsi que la bande dessinée ou encore les portraits. Je peux enseigner les méthodes dites académiques comme personnalisées et propre à chacun que ce soit avec des techniques réalistes ou cartoon.

Je guide chaque élève en observant sa manière unique de penser et de dessiner, puis je co-construis avec lui une méthode sur mesure qui respecte son geste graphique et libère sa créativité.
Mon approche combine technique, émotion et observation, pour que chaque trait compte et chaque élève progresse rapidement, en confiance et avec plaisir !
Ici, le dessin devient un espace de liberté, d'expérimentation et de compréhension incarnée.
Je m'engage également à chaque cours/ atelier d'avoir fait un travail sur lequel il ne pensait pas être capable de réaliser.

Je travaille avec tout type de profil et de niveau : Niveau, considéré comme débutant, intermédiaire, avancé, concours. Enfants, étudiant en école d'art, adultes, seniors, personne en situation de handicap.

J'accompagne chaque élève en parallèle si l'élève souhaite travailler après les cours effectué.
Je me déplace également à domicile. Possibilité d'effectuer les cours à mon domicile ou par webcam.

Je propose un cours d"essai pour apprendre à vous connaître, découvrir votre univers et vos objectifs.

A très vite,
Cindy

Cathy

5.0

(4)

Mes cours de dessin reposent sur l’ABC du dessin et les techniques classiques et académiques. Ils s’adressent à tous, débutants comme confirmés. Grâce à une grande adaptabilité et une pédagogie progressive, je vous accompagne dans un véritable parcours initiatique : observation, proportions, perspective, ombres, portrait et expression. L’objectif est de construire des bases solides pour aller pas à pas vers la maîtrise du dessin, dans un cadre bienveillant et structurant.