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8 WEEKS • 5 STUDENTS • SIMI VALLEY, CA

PHOTOS OF SILVER DRAWING ACADEMY

WHAT IS THIS?

Silver Drawing Academy is a private art school located in Simi Valley, CA with the goal of helping you improve your drawing ability through live classes. Stephen will teach you what is required to be a Character Designer for the studios and freelance clients, the business of art, what it takes to become an independent artist, how to take control of your career, how to develop the skills and mindset to communicate with clients, and good practice habits. Everything you need to IGNITE YOUR PASSION!

STUDENT WORK

WHAT MAKES THIS UNIQUE?

Stephen’s goal in creating the Silver Drawing Academy Mentorship Program is for teaching new approaches to drawing and designing and for the purpose of creating a unique, intimate setting in his own personal classroom. The classroom offers a comfortable environment in which to learn. You are not just a student, you are personal guest of Stephen’s. By having limited seating, this experience adds a personal touch with a lot of one on one attention. Imagine, just 4 other students, yourself and your personal mentor, Stephen. This class is open to all skill levels.     


WANT TO APPLY?

  1. Submit your application along with your website portfolio

  2. If selected, Stephen will notify you how to proceed with enrollment

There will be 4-terms per year
January • March • August • October

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 3 WEEKS BEFORE NEW SESSION BEGINS


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CHARACTER DESIGN CLASS

Eight (8)Tuesday Nights from 7PM - 10PM PST

2020 SESSIONS TO BE ANNOUNCED

Payment Plan Available: Please inquire with application submission


SUPPLIES NEEDED

8.5”x11” Paper • Tracing paper • Col-Erase Pencils • China Marker

8-WEEK CHARACTER DESIGN PROGRAM

CUSTOMIZED TO MEET YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS


Throughout this course, Stephen will share with you his creative drawing process and personal techniques for producing successful character designs. This class is built on opening lecture, demos, in-class exercises, and homework. You will gain a better understanding of the drawing and design process, and learn tools to constantly improve your skills. This 8 week instruction course will build your confidence in drawing, while inspiring you with new ideas that will help you grow continuously.

TOPICS INCLUDE…

  • Construction of Head and Body

  • Body Gestures

  • “Bow and Arrow”

  • Verb-adjectivity

  • Facial expressions

  • Business of Art

  • Principles of Design

  • Pushing your Poses

  • Character Development

  • Portfolio Discussion

  • Industry Requirements

  • Caricature

  • Useful Exercises

  • Observation

  • Blind Feeling

  • Avoiding “the ladder”

  • Golden Section

  • Shape Language

  • Acting


TESTIMONIALS

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