Comic Painting and Illustration

Learn how to do comic illustrations that captivate your audience! 

In this week-long class, students ages 6-12 create their own comic illustrations! Students are invited to build a visual narrative as they hone into their signature style.  Together we will look at old favorites - Dog Man, Captain Underpants, Amulet, favorite superheroes and movies, and identify what makes those styles dynamic.  Understanding the language of comics, we will work to make our own, and add color, texture, and design.  Every child makes work from their own imagination and stories, so every work is different!  Students start by imagining their stories and ideas, and teachers work as guides to help them bring it to life!

Students can expect to --

• develop or hone their "signature style" 
• create fully inked comic book pages using traditional inks and black and white ink washes
• storyboard their ideas, as inspired by animators and filmmakers
• experiment with both watercolor and acrylic to paint in color and textures
• adding color with marker, paint pens, or paint

Skill Level:

Beginner to our artistic friends who have had more experience.  We recommend that students arrive ready to explore and create! Bring your imagination!  

Materials:

All materials and snacks are included in this course. We do recommend that students bring a water bottle labeled with their name.