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Enrolling now: Illustration 1: Turbocharging your creativity!

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  • Lee White
    Lee White SVS Team SVS Instructor Pro SVS OG last edited by 20 Mar 2017, 20:13

    Hi Nazuba,

    Here's a brief answer to your questions:

    1. It's a really interesting format that we have for the class. The lectures and demos are recorded so you can view them at any time. Then, you upload your work and we will record a crit of that each week. During the week, we have a live discussion board where there have been fantastic conversations going on as well as a place to answer any questions or concerns students have during the week. This model feels so much more connected than traditional classes because you can reach us at any point in the wek

    2. We do talk about lots of techniques (both art related and also idea generation, etc). Most of the projects are taken to a toned sketch finish because the focus is really setting up a good illustration (having really good content and meaning). The last project we take to a full finish.

    3. We do go over traditional as well as digital techniques. We also go over other things like developing style and voice, color studies, business practices, etc.

    It's been a very robust class and our students are getting great work out of it. This class will lead into Illustration 2 where we will focus on taking things to a finish and really nailing the final artwork. Note: this class does deal directly with illustration (not generic "idea" generating techniques to be more creative in life). I want to point this out because the illustrations do require drawing. Basic ability in drawing figures, etc. will make the class much more enjoyable for you.

    Let me know if you have any other questions at all. : )

    SVS Faculty Instructor
    www.leewhiteillustration.com

    Nazuba 1 Reply Last reply 21 Mar 2017, 16:45 Reply Quote 1
    • lmrush
      lmrush Pro SVS OG last edited by 21 Mar 2017, 12:44

      Okay everyone, I am taking this currently, TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU CAN. You will not regret it, it is AMAZING, squeak together the cash and enroll you won't regret it!!!! Lee and David are fantastic!

      Lisa Rush
      www.lisarushgallery.com
      www.facebook.com/ArtbyLisaRush/
      www.instagram.com/lisarush11/

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      • Nazuba
        Nazuba @Lee White last edited by Nazuba 21 Mar 2017, 16:46 21 Mar 2017, 16:45

        @Lee-White Thanks for the clarification Lee, is there an approximate schedule of when the Illustration 2 will come out? I am planning my budget so it might be that I will have to choose one based on the time the second class comes out.

        https://www.dribbble.com/nazuba
        https://www.instagram.com/nazubahere/

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        • Nazuba
          Nazuba @lmrush last edited by 21 Mar 2017, 16:47

          @lmrush god 😞 I am sold three days ago but you know, budget. 😞

          https://www.dribbble.com/nazuba
          https://www.instagram.com/nazubahere/

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          • Sarah LuAnn
            Sarah LuAnn SVS OG last edited by 21 Mar 2017, 18:22

            Seriously, want. I need to get my ducks in a row so I can take this next time round.

            sarahluann.com

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            • Lee White
              Lee White SVS Team SVS Instructor Pro SVS OG @Nazuba last edited by 21 Mar 2017, 18:58

              @Nazuba we are planning the classes to exist sequentially, so you will probably need to take Illustration 1 first. There are so many ideas and processes that we go through for image development that taking Illustration 2 first would leave you a bit confused and/or under prepared.

              SVS Faculty Instructor
              www.leewhiteillustration.com

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              • Dulcie
                Dulcie SVS OG last edited by 22 Mar 2017, 20:29

                I am torn on this...I'm sure Illustration 1 is as useful as Rich and Lynn say it is, and I'd really like to nail my finish as described in Illustration 2.....but I was holding out for the watercolour class (hopefully) coming later. And I have big deadlines/busy month coming up. So I'll probably have to skip this one, but I definitely want to sign up for one or two of these classes this year.

                www.dulciemascord.com
                https://www.instagram.com/dulciemascord
                https://twitter.com/dulciemascord
                https://www.facebook.com/dulciemascord

                Rich Green 1 Reply Last reply 22 Mar 2017, 20:35 Reply Quote 1
                • Rich Green
                  Rich Green SVS OG @Dulcie last edited by 22 Mar 2017, 20:35

                  @Dulcie and all - there is a real positive energy that David and Lee provide not only in the lessons that are taught each week, but also to the critiques they provide on each of the assignments. You can see/feel their excitement for the work that everyone is submitting and that just encourages all of us to push harder to bring more clever and creative ideas to our illustrations.

                  You know when you can tell that someone really loves what they are doing, well that is exactly the vibe you get from both David and Lee about teaching this course, which just makes it such a pleasure to be a part of. I could not be happier about my decision to take this course and I am really looking forward to Illustration 2!

                  www.richgreenart.com instagram.com/richgreenart/

                  lmrush 1 Reply Last reply 22 Mar 2017, 20:56 Reply Quote 3
                  • lmrush
                    lmrush Pro SVS OG @Rich Green last edited by 22 Mar 2017, 20:56

                    @Rich-Green I absolutely agree!!!!

                    Lisa Rush
                    www.lisarushgallery.com
                    www.facebook.com/ArtbyLisaRush/
                    www.instagram.com/lisarush11/

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                    • Dulcie
                      Dulcie SVS OG last edited by 22 Mar 2017, 21:18

                      @Rich-Green I got that positive vibe from you and Lynn also - energetic, enthused, you're not just saying it - you really do think it's a great course! I would really like to be a part of that...I have budget for one, hopefully two of these classes this year and I really want to make it count...I don't want to sign up if I can't give it 100% 😞 ...I'd be better off letting somebody else have the place..but I'm definitely watching this space to see what's coming (and still tempted).

                      www.dulciemascord.com
                      https://www.instagram.com/dulciemascord
                      https://twitter.com/dulciemascord
                      https://www.facebook.com/dulciemascord

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                      • will-terry-art
                        will-terry-art @Lee White last edited by 22 Mar 2017, 21:54

                        @Lee-White I know I'm biased but I keep hearing great things about your classes Lee! I might have to check myself into one! 🙂

                        Will Terry

                        lmrush 1 Reply Last reply 24 Mar 2017, 16:45 Reply Quote 5
                        • Perrij
                          Perrij last edited by Perrij 23 Mar 2017, 04:35 23 Mar 2017, 04:34

                          Oh gee, I decided to take the leap. I hope that I can handle it while I'm in my credentialing program. Aaahha, I must be a little insane.

                          https://perrijs.myportfolio.com/

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                          • seelliott
                            seelliott last edited by 23 Mar 2017, 09:31

                            Hi I just signed up. Really looking forward too it. It is going to be great to get some more feedback on my work.

                            Website: http://www.seelliottcreations.com/
                            Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SEElliottCreations/

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                            • lmrush
                              lmrush Pro SVS OG @will-terry-art last edited by 24 Mar 2017, 16:45

                              @will-terry-art Darn I would have liked to be in that class 🙂 but just finishing is up now. I am going to miss it when it's over.

                              Lisa Rush
                              www.lisarushgallery.com
                              www.facebook.com/ArtbyLisaRush/
                              www.instagram.com/lisarush11/

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                              • Lee White
                                Lee White SVS Team SVS Instructor Pro SVS OG last edited by 24 Mar 2017, 22:06

                                I'd like to thank my current students for their kind words and FANTASTIC work! Look forward to seeing the new students in there soon. : )

                                SVS Faculty Instructor
                                www.leewhiteillustration.com

                                Tyson Ranes 1 Reply Last reply 28 Mar 2017, 21:48 Reply Quote 1
                                • Spencer Hale
                                  Spencer Hale last edited by 25 Mar 2017, 04:02

                                  I have signed up as well. I can't wait!

                                  spencerhalefire.tumblr.com | instagram.com/spencerhalefire | twitter.com/spencerhale

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                                  • Lynn Larson
                                    Lynn Larson SVS OG last edited by 27 Mar 2017, 19:15

                                    Oooh, you guys are going to have so much fun! This class has been amazing! It has really helped me think through the process and come up with new and original ideas, I'm so sad it's almost over. I can't wait for Illustration 2 hehe. If you are even considering taking the class, DO IT!! You will not regret it at all 😃

                                    https://instagram.com/lynnlarsonart/
                                    https://twitter.com/lynnlarsonart

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                                    • Spencer Hale
                                      Spencer Hale last edited by 28 Mar 2017, 21:31

                                      Lee or anyone is who is currently in the class,

                                      What are some things I should do to prepare for the classes starting April 11th?
                                      Any subscription courses that might be beneficial to review?
                                      What about helpful art supplies?

                                      I feel like a kid who wants to lay out my backpack and clothes before my first big day of kindergarten.

                                      spencerhalefire.tumblr.com | instagram.com/spencerhalefire | twitter.com/spencerhale

                                      Lynn Larson lmrush 2 Replies Last reply 30 Mar 2017, 15:23 Reply Quote 2
                                      • Tyson Ranes
                                        Tyson Ranes @Lee White last edited by 28 Mar 2017, 21:48

                                        @Lee-White would have loved to have been apart of this
                                        So excited about all this learning!
                                        Hopefully I can catch the next go round!

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                                        • Lynn Larson
                                          Lynn Larson SVS OG @Spencer Hale last edited by 29 Mar 2017, 20:24

                                          @Spencer-Hale Get some decent paper, I used the Hammermil copy paper Jake talks about in the inking class - 25 lb was all i could find, but it works well enough. I get a lot of bleed through it, so just use a piece of cardstock under it.

                                          I also got a pack of Prismacolor gray markers. They are cheaper than Copics, and worked great for me. That is just a suggestion, you only need 3 gray a black and a white.

                                          The rest is just using what you already use to create. I think you should do just fine! Good luck and i hope you have as much fun as we are!!

                                          https://instagram.com/lynnlarsonart/
                                          https://twitter.com/lynnlarsonart

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