COMIC ART
A twelve session series specifically addressing the fundamentals of creating comic art on paper using traditional methods.
Sundays 5:00-6:30pm at Willard Art & Frame
200$ for the twelve session series / 20$ Drop-In
Teen through adult
This is a class designed for those interested in designing fully realized comics as in comic strips, comic books or graphic novels. Learn about the essentials of visual storytelling while working with a range of traditional tools and materials - pencil, pen, nib, brush, ink and paint on paper.
This class is about:
1. Communication. What do you have to say; to express? And would you like to try putting it down on paper in a artistic, dynamic way?
2. Gaining familiarity with graphic arts tools and materials.
3. Developing an appreciation for design and applying it.
This series' curriculum is adapted from the comics education project Drawing Words & Writing Pictures created by Jessica Abel and Matt Madden and presented in their textbook of the same name. The book is not required for this class series but you are encouraged to seek it out, either by purchasing a copy or checking it out from your local library.
No prior experience? No problem. All drawing styles are welcome and experimenting is encouraged.
Preregister at Willard Art & Frame
Preregistration is recommended. You're welcome to drop in but bear in mind the space is small and limited to eight to ten people max.
Willard Art & Frame
10101 Main Street
Suite A
Bothell, WA
98011
(425) 483-7385
[email protected]
Sundays 5:00-6:30pm at Willard Art & Frame
200$ for the twelve session series / 20$ Drop-In
Teen through adult
This is a class designed for those interested in designing fully realized comics as in comic strips, comic books or graphic novels. Learn about the essentials of visual storytelling while working with a range of traditional tools and materials - pencil, pen, nib, brush, ink and paint on paper.
This class is about:
1. Communication. What do you have to say; to express? And would you like to try putting it down on paper in a artistic, dynamic way?
2. Gaining familiarity with graphic arts tools and materials.
3. Developing an appreciation for design and applying it.
This series' curriculum is adapted from the comics education project Drawing Words & Writing Pictures created by Jessica Abel and Matt Madden and presented in their textbook of the same name. The book is not required for this class series but you are encouraged to seek it out, either by purchasing a copy or checking it out from your local library.
No prior experience? No problem. All drawing styles are welcome and experimenting is encouraged.
Preregister at Willard Art & Frame
Preregistration is recommended. You're welcome to drop in but bear in mind the space is small and limited to eight to ten people max.
Willard Art & Frame
10101 Main Street
Suite A
Bothell, WA
98011
(425) 483-7385
[email protected]
WEAR CLOTHES YOU DON'T CARE ABOUT. We will be using dip pen nibs with ink from bottles and there is a possibility you could get ink on your clothes. Also, you are likely to get ink on your hands. The ink is not toxic but it can stain.
WEAR CLOTHES YOU DON'T CARE ABOUT. We will be using dip pen nibs with ink from bottles and there is a possibility you could get ink on your clothes. Also, you are likely to get ink on your hands. The ink is not toxic but it can stain.
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DON'T BE SHY. ASK ME QUESTIONS HERE:
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MATERIALS RECOMMENDATIONS
I will probably demonstrate a lot of the tools pictured below so you might get to see them in person first, prior to purchasing them for yourself. Definitely buy yourself a sketchbook. Get one with paper that will accept pens and markers without the ink lines distorting and the ink bleeding through to the next page.
You can link to online ordering information by clicking on the below photos. The web sites these images link to are not the only web sites from which these items are available. I've chosen different sites randomly to make you aware of them.
Otherwise scroll down for a list of Seattle area art supply shops if you prefer shopping locally.
I will probably demonstrate a lot of the tools pictured below so you might get to see them in person first, prior to purchasing them for yourself. Definitely buy yourself a sketchbook. Get one with paper that will accept pens and markers without the ink lines distorting and the ink bleeding through to the next page.
You can link to online ordering information by clicking on the below photos. The web sites these images link to are not the only web sites from which these items are available. I've chosen different sites randomly to make you aware of them.
Otherwise scroll down for a list of Seattle area art supply shops if you prefer shopping locally.
TECHNICAL PEN:
TACHIKAWA DIP PEN NIB HOLDER:
ZEBRA G DRAWING PEN NIBS:
"SPEEDBALL" BRAND NO. 102 CROWQUILL NIB HOLDER:
"SPEEDBALL" BRAND NO. 108 CROWQUILL NIB (PICTURED) ...OR THE 102 NIB
#2 ROUND BRUSH - AQUA ELITE 4850R BY PRINCETON:
BLACK INDIA INK:
STRATHMORE "400 SERIES" BRISTOL - SMOOTH SURFACE 9" X 12" "11 X 14" OR 14" X 17"
CORRECTION PEN:
BIRCH WOOD PANEL (OR SIMILAR) IN 18" x 24", TO USE AS A DRAWING SUPPORT:
NON-PHOTO BLUE PENCIL:
PENCIL SHARPENER:
"AMES" LETTERING GUIDE:
24" T-SQUARE (THAT THE ABOVE LETTERING GUIDE WITH GLIDE ALONG WITHOUT SLIPPING):
DR. P.H. MARTIN'S BLEEDPROOF WHITE:
LOCAL ART SUPPLY SHOPS:
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