DRAWING FOR ILLUSTRATION ● FRANCIS VALLEJO

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

This 10-day course with Francis Vallejo is based on the theme of developing and experimenting with personal style and stimulating creativity.
The idea is to challenge each student’s reasoning as to why he or she draws, composes, etc. in a certain way. As different solutions are explored for each subject, trainees will discover that they are gaining in confidence and making purposeful choices in the way they create.
During the course, participants will discover a wide range of tools for developing their creativity.
This workshop will help participants develop their personal voice and bring more creativity and playfulness to their work.

LEVEL

Fundamentals ● Intermediate ● Advanced

PRE-REQUISITE

Basic drawing skills.

REQUESTED MATERIAL

* A4 bristol paper pad
* various paint brushes
* acrylic paint
* palette or palette paper
* ink pens
* pencil sharpeners and/or blade to sharpen
* any additional charcoal supplies
* scissors
* 2 small cups or water containers

THE TEACHER

Francis Vallejo is an award-winning, Detroit native, Mexican-American artist whose works have been exhibited in major national publications, art galleries, and museums. Francis earned his Bachelor’s degree from Ringling College of Art + Design and his M.A. from Savannah College of Art + Design. He has since created artworks for a host of notable clients and exhibits.
Vallejo’s Jazz Day,written by Roxane Orgill and published by Candlewick Press, was the recipient of the Boston Globe Horn Book award for Best Picture Book. His illustrated book, Anansi Boys, written by Neil Gaiman, and published by The Folio Society, has won Spectrum Gold, the D&AD Pencil, and other awards. He recently received a prestigious 2023 Kresge Visual Arts Fellowship.
Francis Vallejo currently serves as Section Lead & Associate Professor of Illustration at the College for Creative Studies, and Chair of the Board for the nonprofit Art-ology.

Website : Francis Vallejo