Delve into the mind of an illustrator! Instructor Douglas Laubacher will share his insight on the principles behind style and effectively communicating a message through art. Explore the skills necessary to design unique characters through fundamental drawing, illustration and cartooning. Analyze commercial, cartoon, and fine art to build an understanding of visual language and use that knowledge to create your own illustrations throughout this summer session of camp.
Every artist needs a sketchbook! Drawing in a sketchbook regularly is one is one of the best ways to build and improve drawing skills. Exercise your creativity as well as develop and record ideas for future works. Instructor Douglas Laubacher will share his expertise from working in the classroom and as a professional illustrator. Learn fundamental drawing skills through experimenting with a variety of drawing materials. Students will also visit the galleries to sketch on-site. Fill your sketchbook and push your drawing skills to a whole new level!
Build exciting 3-D sculptures using mixed media, clay, found objects, plaster, paper mache, wood, wire, and more. View masterpieces from the Museum collection first hand and learn about Art History to spark creativity to create one-of-a-kind works that will impress and inspire. Taken 3D Media before? No problem, all projects and activities are brand new for 2019!
Take your creativity to the next level and explore 2-D materials like never before. Learn creative techniques for drawing, painting, and printmaking.ÿMasterpieces from the Museum collection and Art History will motivate students to experiment with pencil, charcoal, colored pencils, inks, watercolor paint, tempera paint, acrylic paint, printmaking and more. Taken 2D Media before? No problem, all projects and activities are brand new for 2019!