What do you want to learn?
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I would ask, like Ferdinand, more classes about design, about comunication (which is the true value of an ilustrator on the market).
Tutorials about how to draw/paint things are kinda pointless because with enought drawing or painting knowledge there's not difference between drawing visual special effects or a feet, there's already a lot of these kind of tutorials everywhere else. More depth in fundamentals would really be a good point.
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I would love to see more classes on the business side of illustration, in addition to some of the ideas that follow.
Here's my brain dump:
-Introduction to Animation
-Vector Illustration or using Illustrator in conjunction with Photoshop.
-File Prep: Industry standards on how to package and submit work for use in Print or Web.
-Typography and Images: Their relationship in a composition, how they effect each other, choosing the best typeface for your illustration
-Finding your Style: We hear "style" thrown around A LOT in illustration. Although style is always changing, how do we know what works and what doesn't?
-Working for yourself: Intro into being your own boss/freelance tips&hints/business practices/should I get an LLC/DBA?Please forgive me if these are mentioned in other classes, I recently subscribed and am working through all the wonderful content!
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Hi Kathryn,
Great suggestions! I'm working on a business class syllabus now and may have that class out in the spring. I have a TON of information (as do Will and Jake) so I'd like to have all of us involved in it's development. Business is a topic that most artists either avoid, or don't understand at all. And I get why, there isn't any good information out there that is practical and involves the specifics of being an artist. I've known many super talented artists that don't make it in the business. I've also know many pretty good artists who make a really nice living at it. Some business ideas are obvious, others are hidden and can really be the difference between becoming successful or not. So know that we are working on that one as it is a topic that is on everyone's mind at some point. : )
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In the meantime, Jake has an awesome youtube video that touches on some of the specifics of starting your own business and beginning a freelance lifestyle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2rujb6Osmk
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Thank you, Lee!
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+1 to all
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- I would love for Jake to teach anatomy. Both human and animal.
- I am also interested in learning how to draw hair...
- ...as well as fabric and clothing.
- I would love a class more geared to self-publishing...
- Also, digital mediums storytelling (app books).
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Oh, I'd just like to second the suggestion for digital publishing/app book options, planning and process for that medium.
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@Jake-Parker said:
What do you want to learn?
What class or classes would you like to see in the future?
What class have we done already that you'd like to learn more on?
What artists would you like to see demonstrate their approach or techniques?What do you want to learn?
Concept design, storyboarding and drawing from your imagination.What class or classes would you like to see in the future?
all of the above, and animal anatomy, architecture..What class have we done already that you'd like to learn more on?
drawing, fur / hair. use of color.
What artists would you like to see demonstrate their approach or techniques?
Chris Oakley - creative illustration. -
I read someone's earlier and wanted to second it but now I can't find who said it...anyway, I would also really like @Jake-Parker to demonstrate his style used in the Girl who wouldn't brush her hair. I love it! I wanted to buy that book just to see all the illustrations and add to my collection but couldn't find it in bookstores here in British Columbia
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I would really love to also see a class dedicated to book cover design. What works, what doesn't work and why etc.
Also a class on branding your business would be great too!
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What would be really beneficial for me are smaller and yet, more specific lectures in the similar vein to your "Drawing Robots and Machines" and "Drawing Villains and Monsters" videos. Hearing someone spend 3-4 hours just talking about core principles on specific things would be fantastic.
If I may, here's a couple of suggestions for lectures:
Costumes and Clothing Construction
Weaponry
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A class on the business of art, pricing work, and working with clients would be greatly appreciated!
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agree with @Rob-Smith - @Jake-Parker Also, not sure if this was mentioned already, but "personal branding". Super important topic!
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I would love to learn how to cleanly edit traditional art on the computer -- I want to learn a bridge between traditional and digital art.
Nothing fancy, but a great example is what I've seen on the 3rd Thursday critiques: the paint-overs that Will Terry and Lee White did last week were excellent, and Lee White gave some pointers on how he does it, but I'd really love for a full class on it (not a huge class, maybe five sessions). Another example is what Jake Parker did with his promo Rocket Raccoon sketch, turning it from something spanning two pages in a little drawing book to making it an awesome poster -- that is what I want to learn.
The class could also touch on scanners (kinds, settings, etc.) and printers. (So, going from traditional to digital, and from digital to physical.)
I paint with watercolors, and it just isn't practical to risk messing up when it's 80% done and I have to start all over. I know digital isn't magic, but I have not seen a class like this offered, just tutorials on how to fix the contrast/levels etc.
Thank you!
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What do you want to learn?
- Developing a portfolio and approaching agents
What class or classes would you like to see in the future?
- Jake and a few other artists taking an image from start to finish
What class have we done already that you'd like to learn more on?
I enjoy classes where I see the artist go from start to finish. But as said above, would
love info on developing a portfolio and approaching agents.What artists would you like to see demonstrate their approach or techniques?
-Sam Neilson
- Zac Retz (But only if you could convince him to paint in a size where it is possible to actually see what he is doing lol.)
- Marco Bucci
- Any other artist that works digitally but looks traditional
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Hi Jake,
Here are my thoughts
What do you want to learn?
To Draw/Paint any and everything my mind can imagine.
What class or classes would you like to see in the future?
Figure/animal/Anatomy courses.
Designing Vehicles
- For Land, Space, Water, War...
Designing Aliens - New species, Maybe even the extent of creating a whole planets ecosystem and culture.Designing Technology - Weapons, tools, and inventions
Elementary Curriculum - I have watched pretty much all Will and your You tube videos and am currently going through your SVS series one at a time. One thing Will and I think you have said in the past is that currently the elementary and secondary school systems are lacking in fundamental art instruction. Have either of you thought about creating some series specifically targeted at elementary students and or Teachers. If you did it could be a great resource for teachers or whole schools or school systems to subscribe to. Especially in elementary where there aren't usually dedicated art teachers.
What class have we done already that you'd like to learn more on?
Comics - Graphic novels. (I'll admit I haven't got to the Drawing Comics course yet but I love the art form and the more info the better)
What artists would you like to see demonstrate their approach or techniques?
I love watching all the current instructors. If I was to suggest other art heroes I would say Kazu Kibuishi, Sean Galloway, Skottie Young, Lois Van Baarle, Dave Guertin and Greg Baldwin.
Thanks!
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I'd really like to see a class on using Illustrator. It's a program that I use quite a bit at work but would like to see some more advanced techniques and maybe some different approaches to illustrating in it. Also, any classes that deal with the business side of things and how to build your personal brand and style.
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Hi Jonathon,
I'm building the business class up right now. Hopefully be out in january.
SVS Faculty Instructor
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I would love to see a gesture drawing class, as well as human and animal anatomy.
