Please bring charcoal pencils and newsprint to the first class. Charles D. Viera Projects include instruction in still life, landscape, and portrait painting. More advanced students can participate in weekly projects or pursue their own direction via independent projects. A relaxed and supportive environment is supplied for all. This is a basic course in the principles of line, value, and composition.
Students work in pencil, charcoal, and ink, and are then introduced to color via pastels.
This workshop is designed to cover the process of children's book illustration from publishing requirements to creating a dynamic and exciting work. Topics include making a book dummy, adapting a story layout, design, and dealing with agents. Plotting a story and the proper use of artists materials are also examined.