Drawing lessons: More of what we will be learning

Besides one point perspective, I'll being teaching two point perspective. Such as the following.

https://aross14.wordpress.com/2011/02/28/two-point-perspective-resource-post/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9ovOS4vhBY

I'll teach them to apply this technique in an outdoor or indoor environment.

Those who would like to sign up their 10-18 year old to take this drawing class, please send me a private message with your email. I will send you detailed information regarding the class rules and expectations. I will also include the materials needed you'll need to bring to class.

Follow this link to learn a bit more about the class.

Drawing Lessons: What will be taught?

This first 8 week course I will be covering the foundational principles of drawing. The very first lesson I'll be teaching you child about one point perspective. I'll teach them how to draw a landscape similar to this.

http://srhsart.weebly.com/one-point-perspective-lesson-4.html

 They will learn how to make regular intervals going back in space. Then after the have completed this task, I will teach them how to draw a room such as the one of the bellow drawings.

http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2013/07/one-point-perspective-drawing-a-room/

https://sippdrawing.com/2015/05/29/one-point-perspective-window-seat-space/

If your 10-18 year old is ready to take their drawing skills to the next level, sign them up today. Lessons start on October 6th!

I'm looking forward to shaping your child's talents and watch them grow with their art skills!

Drawing Lessons

I have thought about giving art lessons for some time. I've had all kinds of excuses why not to do it, like my own projects, being a mom, and nervous that I won't be a good teacher. But I do have knowledge that others may find useful. Perhaps it's time to impart some of what I know to others.

I will be teaching basic drawing techniques. This is not an art class that explores personal creativity. This is for those who want to improve upon their drawing skills.

Students must have an appetite to learn and are willing to listen. I will require the students to bring their own art supplies. For this course kids will only need pencils and paper. I will be specifying exactly the kind they should get.

There is space for six students. They must be between the ages of 10-18. The class will be held Thursday afternoon from 4:00-6:00. The cost is $20/class.

The course will be 8 weeks. I will offer two options for a discount. Either a student can spend an hour performing service for someone outside their family (there will be accountability.) Or you can pay for the full eight weeks up front. The discount is $5 off per class. The one hour of service will have to be performed every week you'd like the discount.

I'm excited to help young minds learn to draw more effectively. I can also help students who are working on their Reflections Projects. But the focus of each class will be to learn the foundation of drawing.


  

Text and paper design

Follow the link bellow to view examples of text design.

drive.google.com

I Love God

I have been meaning to make this blog post for quite some time, but I've not been sure what to write about. I know the gist of it. How I feel God's love on a daily basis, but I kept trying to figure out how to tie it in with my art.

I've put it off long enough that I'm not going to bother trying to make an art connection.  I'm going to go ahead and write the blog post.

My greatest fault is that of inaction. I've felt a pull from the Divine that I need to do this (write my feelings about God so as to be a light.) I need to do more to share my testimony. But I have hidden that light under a bushel. And that's not doing anyone any good including me. I admit I have hesitated to testify on my blog, but I'm casting my fear aside and I'm diving head in.

I haven't always been in a position where I could feel God's love every day. And it wasn't because I was rebellious. I fulfilled every church calling I had. I prayed daily. I wasn't completely devoid of the spirit of God either. I know that even during my times of trail and doubt I would receive small blessings from Him and I'd feel His love.

There was a time in my life when I was a new mother that I had a pretty major crisis of faith which I will make a specific blog post about later. But through trusting in God and trusting that the things He had already shown me were good, I came through that trial with greater faith and greater humility.

You know, testifying can be a death sentence to a career. I'm sure many people are turned off by just mentioning God. But I've decided that there are things far greater and far more important than my aspirations. And I am willing to do what God wants me to do. So, if this can spark faith in just one person, even if that means I don't do another commissioned illustration in my life (that's exaggerating. I don't think that will happen) but if it does, I am at peace with it. And I will glory in my God. 
 

SCBWI Summer Social

Hey, Y'all!
Its that time of year again! Time for good food and socializing. This year our summer social will be held at the Discovery Park west Pavilion in Pleasant Grove. utahsouthidaho.scbwi.org/events

Come this July 15th at 6:00 PM for some excellent food and even better conversation!

Kimberly Meade Anderson

Back during my college days I shared a studio space with four amazing women one of whom was Kim Meade.

She has created her own art school and is teaching youngsters how to draw and paint. She also has a blog where she interviews various artists about their life and career.

I feel honored that she asked me to participate on her blog. Go here to check out the interview.
 www.kimberlyhannahmeade.blogspot.com