We made art this week inspired by the latest installment of the Beetlejuice franchise alongside artists and painters Cassandra Kim, John English, Raymond Bonilla, and Dale Stephanos. 🚀Need a Powerful Resource to Kick Your Art Career into Gear?🚀 Visual Arts Passage offers the best online art classes for Illustration and fine arts. Our courses are taught by world-renowned professionals, who will help you pursue a career doing what you love in the arts. 🧭 View each of our Learn-by-doing online Mentorship Tracks 🧭 🔗 Illustration Program: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ 🔗 Fine Arts Program: https://visualartspassage.com/fine-arts/ 🌟 What Sets Us Apart? 🌟 🖼️ World-Class Mentors: Our students are mentored by industry-leading artists who have worked with the biggest names in publishing, editorial art, fine art, entertainment, and game arts. Learn from the best to become the best. 🎓 Diverse Curriculum: Explore a comprehensive curriculum designed to cover every aspect of illustration and fine arts. From traditional techniques to cutting-edge digital tools, we've got you covered for career paths like 💥 Comics 💥 Children's books 💥 Cover Art 💥 Editorial 💥 Publishing 💥 Gallery Art 💥 Selling your art to private collectors 💥 & much more! 🚀 Career-Driven: Our goal is to prepare you for success. We provide you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the competitive world of art and design, whether you dream of creating breathtaking illustrations or captivating fine art. F 💡 What You'll Gain: ✅ Advanced Artistic Skills ✅ Personalized Feedback and Mentorship ✅ Industry Insights and Connections ✅ Portfolio Enhancement ✅ Confidence to Pursue Your Passion 🌎 Join our global community of artists, and let your talent shine. Don't wait for inspiration – create it! The journey to becoming a renowned artist starts right here, right now. 📢 Ready to transform your artistic career? Enroll today and embark on a life-changing artistic adventure! 👉 Visit www.visualartspassage.com to learn more and take the first step towards becoming a world-class artist. 🌟 Unleash your creativity and make your mark on the art world! 🎨✨ #art #illustratortutorial #paintingtutorial #drawingtutorial #illustrationportfolio #artschool

We were joined by guest acrylic and oil painter Katie Koenig. Katie is an incredibly talented artist who creates fantastical paintings in the realm of magical realism. In this episode we talk about staying focused, managing your time for work, and more. 🚀Need a Powerful Resource to Kick Your Art Career into Gear?🚀 Visual Arts Passage offers the best online art classes for Illustration and fine arts. Our courses are taught by world-renowned professionals, who will help you pursue a career doing what you love in the arts. 🧭 View each of our Learn-by-doing online Mentorship Tracks 🧭 🔗 Illustration Program: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ 🔗 Fine Arts Program: https://visualartspassage.com/fine-arts/ 🌟 What Sets Us Apart? 🌟 🖼️ World-Class Mentors: Our students are mentored by industry-leading artists who have worked with the biggest names in publishing, editorial art, fine art, entertainment, and game arts. Learn from the best to become the best. 🎓 Diverse Curriculum: Explore a comprehensive curriculum designed to cover every aspect of illustration and fine arts. From traditional techniques to cutting-edge digital tools, we've got you covered for career paths like 💥 Comics 💥 Children's books 💥 Cover Art 💥 Editorial 💥 Publishing 💥 Gallery Art 💥 Selling your art to private collectors 💥 & much more! 🚀 Career-Driven: Our goal is to prepare you for success. We provide you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the competitive world of art and design, whether you dream of creating breathtaking illustrations or captivating fine art. F 💡 What You'll Gain: ✅ Advanced Artistic Skills ✅ Personalized Feedback and Mentorship ✅ Industry Insights and Connections ✅ Portfolio Enhancement ✅ Confidence to Pursue Your Passion 🌎 Join our global community of artists, and let your talent shine. Don't wait for inspiration – create it! The journey to becoming a renowned artist starts right here, right now. 📢 Ready to transform your artistic career? Enroll today and embark on a life-changing artistic adventure! 👉 Visit www.visualartspassage.com to learn more and take the first step towards becoming a world-class artist. 🌟 Unleash your creativity and make your mark on the art world! 🎨✨ #art #illustratortutorial #paintingtutorial #drawingtutorial #illustrationportfolio #artschool

Wow. It's been 200 episodes of drawing with all of you. Big shoutout to all the artists who have supported the show over the years. This episode was a blast, featuring Dan Billen (the creator of our theme song), the return of world-renowned photographer, Matthew Salacuse, Christopher Fiorello (The Model), and our regular hosts: John English, Cassandra Kim, Raymond Bonilla, Adam Gustavson, and Dale Stephanos. Support our guests: Dan Billen, co-owner of Primary Colors Music: https://primarycolormusic.com/ Matt Salacuse, Director, Photographer and founder of the Negative Collection: https://www.salacuse.com/https://negativecollection.com/ Christopher Fiorello's Big Walk: https://christopherfiorello.com/ 🚀Need a Powerful Resource to Kick Your Art Career into Gear?🚀 Visual Arts Passage offers the best online art classes for Illustration and fine arts. Our courses are taught by world-renowned professionals, who will help you pursue a career doing what you love in the arts. 🧭 View each of our Learn-by-doing online Mentorship Tracks 🧭 🔗 Illustration Program: https://visualartspassage.com/illustr... 🔗 Fine Arts Program: https://visualartspassage.com/fine-arts/ 🌟 What Sets Us Apart? 🌟 🖼️ World-Class Mentors: Our students are mentored by industry-leading artists who have worked with the biggest names in publishing, editorial art, fine art, entertainment, and game arts. Learn from the best to become the best. 🎓 Diverse Curriculum: Explore a comprehensive curriculum designed to cover every aspect of illustration and fine arts. From traditional techniques to cutting-edge digital tools, we've got you covered for career paths like 💥 Comics 💥 Children's books 💥 Cover Art 💥 Editorial 💥 Publishing 💥 Gallery Art 💥 Selling your art to private collectors 💥 & much more! 🚀 Career-Driven: Our goal is to prepare you for success. We provide you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the competitive world of art and design, whether you dream of creating breathtaking illustrations or captivating fine art. F 💡 What You'll Gain: ✅ Advanced Artistic Skills ✅ Personalized Feedback and Mentorship ✅ Industry Insights and Connections ✅ Portfolio Enhancement ✅ Confidence to Pursue Your Passion 🌎 Join our global community of artists, and let your talent shine. Don't wait for inspiration – create it! The journey to becoming a renowned artist starts right here, right now. 📢 Ready to transform your artistic career? Enroll today and embark on a life-changing artistic adventure! 👉 Visit www.visualartspassage.com to learn more and take the first step towards becoming a world-class artist. 🌟 Unleash your creativity and make your mark on the art world! 🎨✨ #art #illustratortutorial #paintingtutorial #drawingtutorial #illustrationportfolio #artschool

This week we were joined by fine artists Raymond Bonilla, Cassandra Kim, and John English. We drew images inspired by some of the biggest highlights from the 2024 Grammys, such as Killer Mike, Joni Mitchell, Miley Cyrus, and more. You can view the photo reference here under Feb. 2024, listed as episode 189: https://visualartspassage.com/drawing... 🚀Need a Powerful Resource to Kick Your Art Career into Gear?🚀 Are you ready to take your artistic skills to the next level and unlock your artistic potential? Visual Arts Passage offers immersive online mentorship courses focused in Illustration, Fine Art, and Character Design. 🧭 View each of our Learn-by-doing online Mentorship Tracks 🧭 🔗 Illustration Program: https://visualartspassage.com/illustr... 🔗 Fine Arts Program: https://visualartspassage.com/fine-arts/ 🔗 Character Design Program: https://visualartspassage.com/charact... 🌟 What Sets Us Apart? 🌟 🖼️ World-Class Mentors: Our students are mentored by industry-leading artists who have worked with the biggest names in publishing, editorial art, fine art, entertainment, and game arts. Learn from the best to become the best. 🎓 Diverse Curriculum: Explore a comprehensive curriculum designed to cover every aspect of illustration, fine art, and character design. From traditional techniques to cutting-edge digital tools, we've got you covered. 🚀 Career-Driven: Our goal is to prepare you for success. We provide you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the competitive world of art and design, whether you dream of creating breathtaking illustrations, captivating fine art, or iconic characters for games and entertainment. 💡 What You'll Gain: ✅ Advanced Artistic Skills ✅ Personalized Feedback and Mentorship ✅ Industry Insights and Connections ✅ Portfolio Enhancement ✅ Confidence to Pursue Your Passion 🌎 Join our global community of artists, and let your talent shine. Don't wait for inspiration – create it! The journey to becoming a renowned artist starts right here, right now. 📢 Ready to transform your artistic career? Enroll today and embark on a life-changing artistic adventure! 👉 Visit www.visualartspassage.com to learn more and take the first step towards becoming a world-class artist. 🌟 Unleash your creativity and make your mark on the art world! 🎨✨ #art #illustratortutorial #paintingtutorial #drawingtutorial #illustrationportfolio #artschool

This week we were joined by fine artists Raymond Bonilla, Cassandra Kim, and John English. We drew images from the latest HBO series 'The Regime' and John English delivers an informative lecture on value control for illustrators and painters. 🚀Need a Powerful Resource to Kick Your Art Career into Gear?🚀 Are you ready to take your artistic skills to the next level and unlock your artistic potential? Visual Arts Passage offers immersive online mentorship courses focused in Illustration, Fine Art, and Character Design. 🧭 View each of our Learn-by-doing online Mentorship Tracks 🧭 🔗 Illustration Program: ⁠https://visualartspassage.com/illustr...⁠ 🔗 Fine Arts Program: ⁠https://visualartspassage.com/fine-arts/⁠ 🔗 Character Design Program: ⁠https://visualartspassage.com/charact...⁠ 🌟 What Sets Us Apart? 🌟 🖼️ World-Class Mentors: Our students are mentored by industry-leading artists who have worked with the biggest names in publishing, editorial art, fine art, entertainment, and game arts. Learn from the best to become the best. 🎓 Diverse Curriculum: Explore a comprehensive curriculum designed to cover every aspect of illustration, fine art, and character design. From traditional techniques to cutting-edge digital tools, we've got you covered. 🚀 Career-Driven: Our goal is to prepare you for success. We provide you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the competitive world of art and design, whether you dream of creating breathtaking illustrations, captivating fine art, or iconic characters for games and entertainment. 💡 What You'll Gain: ✅ Advanced Artistic Skills ✅ Personalized Feedback and Mentorship ✅ Industry Insights and Connections ✅ Portfolio Enhancement ✅ Confidence to Pursue Your Passion 🌎 Join our global community of artists, and let your talent shine. Don't wait for inspiration – create it! The journey to becoming a renowned artist starts right here, right now. 📢 Ready to transform your artistic career? Enroll today and embark on a life-changing artistic adventure! 👉 Visit www.visualartspassage.com to learn more and take the first step towards becoming a world-class artist. 🌟 Unleash your creativity and make your mark on the art world! 🎨✨ ⁠#art⁠ ⁠#illustratortutorial⁠ ⁠#paintingtutorial⁠ ⁠#drawingtutorial⁠ ⁠#illustrationportfolio⁠ ⁠#artschool

From Jason Kelce to Taylor Swift, we drew our hearts out this week. We drew the winning team, the Chiefs, from this year's Super Bowl, which happened to be the most watched televised event in history. Join artists John English, Cassandra Loomis Kim, and Adam Gustavson as they talk about art, history, inspirational painters, and more. 🚀Need a Powerful Resource to Kick Your Art Career into Gear?🚀 Are you ready to take your artistic skills to the next level and unlock your artistic potential? Visual Arts Passage offers immersive online mentorship courses focused in Illustration, Fine Art, and Character Design. 🧭 View each of our Learn-by-doing online Mentorship Tracks 🧭 🔗 Illustration Program: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ 🔗 Fine Arts Program: https://visualartspassage.com/fine-arts/ 🔗 Character Design Program: https://visualartspassage.com/character-design/ 🌟 What Sets Us Apart? 🌟 🖼️ World-Class Mentors: Our students are mentored by industry-leading artists who have worked with the biggest names in publishing, editorial art, fine art, entertainment, and game arts. Learn from the best to become the best. 🎓 Diverse Curriculum: Explore a comprehensive curriculum designed to cover every aspect of illustration, fine art, and character design. From traditional techniques to cutting-edge digital tools, we've got you covered. 🚀 Career-Driven: Our goal is to prepare you for success. We provide you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the competitive world of art and design, whether you dream of creating breathtaking illustrations, captivating fine art, or iconic characters for games and entertainment. 💡 What You'll Gain: ✅ Advanced Artistic Skills ✅ Personalized Feedback and Mentorship ✅ Industry Insights and Connections ✅ Portfolio Enhancement ✅ Confidence to Pursue Your Passion 🌎 Join our global community of artists, and let your talent shine. Don't wait for inspiration – create it! The journey to becoming a renowned artist starts right here, right now. 📢 Ready to transform your artistic career? Enroll today and embark on a life-changing artistic adventure! 👉 Visit www.visualartspassage.com to learn more and take the first step towards becoming a world-class artist. 🌟 Unleash your creativity and make your mark on the art world! 🎨✨ #art #illustratortutorial #paintingtutorial #drawingtutorial #illustrationportfolio #artschool

Enjoy an insightful and fun chat between two good art buds. John English chats with children's book illustrator, artist, and educator, Adam Gustavson. Adam's paintings and drawings have appeared in over thirty highly praised and award winning books for children, as well as magazines, educational materials, advertising campaigns and galleries. He holds an MFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York, and a BFA from Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ. His career in art education has led him to serve on the faculty of Seton Hall University and Philadelphia's University of the Arts🚀Need a Powerful Resource to Kick Your Art Career into Gear?🚀 Are you ready to take your artistic skills to the next level and unlock your artistic potential? Visual Arts Passage offers immersive online mentorship courses focused in Illustration, Fine Art, and Character Design. 🧭 View each of our Learn-by-doing online Mentorship Tracks 🧭 🔗 Illustration Program: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ 🔗 Fine Arts Program: https://visualartspassage.com/fine-arts/ 🔗 Character Design Program: https://visualartspassage.com/character-design/ 🌟 What Sets Us Apart? 🌟 🖼️ World-Class Mentors: Our students are mentored by industry-leading artists who have worked with the biggest names in publishing, editorial art, fine art, entertainment, and game arts. Learn from the best to become the best. 🎓 Diverse Curriculum: Explore a comprehensive curriculum designed to cover every aspect of illustration, fine art, and character design. From traditional techniques to cutting-edge digital tools, we've got you covered. 🚀 Career-Driven: Our goal is to prepare you for success. We provide you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the competitive world of art and design, whether you dream of creating breathtaking illustrations, captivating fine art, or iconic characters for games and entertainment. 💡 What You'll Gain: ✅ Advanced Artistic Skills ✅ Personalized Feedback and Mentorship ✅ Industry Insights and Connections ✅ Portfolio Enhancement ✅ Confidence to Pursue Your Passion 🌎 Join our global community of artists, and let your talent shine. Don't wait for inspiration – create it! The journey to becoming a renowned artist starts right here, right now. 📢 Ready to transform your artistic career? Enroll today and embark on a life-changing artistic adventure! 👉 Visit www.visualartspassage.com to learn more and take the first step towards becoming a world-class artist. 🌟 Unleash your creativity and make your mark on the art world! 🎨✨ #art #illustratortutorial #paintingtutorial #drawingtutorial #illustrationportfolio #artschool

Episode 188 features illustrator and children's book artist, Adam Gustavson, gallery painter, Cassandra Kim, and illustrator and fine artist, John English. During the episode we talk about artist burnout, historical painters like Mary Cassatt and their profound impact on the art world, and more. Draw along with us. You can find our reference here under February, 2024: https://visualartspassage.com/drawing-hive/archive/ 🚀Need a Powerful Resource to Kick Your Art Career into Gear?🚀 Are you ready to take your artistic skills to the next level and unlock your artistic potential? Visual Arts Passage offers immersive online mentorship courses focused in Illustration, Fine Art, and Character Design. 🧭 View each of our Learn-by-doing online Mentorship Tracks 🧭 🔗 Illustration Program: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ 🔗 Fine Arts Program: https://visualartspassage.com/fine-arts/ 🔗 Character Design Program: https://visualartspassage.com/character-design/ 🌟 What Sets Us Apart? 🌟 🖼️ World-Class Mentors: Our students are mentored by industry-leading artists who have worked with the biggest names in publishing, editorial art, fine art, entertainment, and game arts. Learn from the best to become the best. 🎓 Diverse Curriculum: Explore a comprehensive curriculum designed to cover every aspect of illustration, fine art, and character design. From traditional techniques to cutting-edge digital tools, we've got you covered. 🚀 Career-Driven: Our goal is to prepare you for success. We provide you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the competitive world of art and design, whether you dream of creating breathtaking illustrations, captivating fine art, or iconic characters for games and entertainment. 💡 What You'll Gain: ✅ Advanced Artistic Skills ✅ Personalized Feedback and Mentorship ✅ Industry Insights and Connections ✅ Portfolio Enhancement ✅ Confidence to Pursue Your Passion 🌎 Join our global community of artists, and let your talent shine. Don't wait for inspiration – create it! The journey to becoming a renowned artist starts right here, right now. 📢 Ready to transform your artistic career? Enroll today and embark on a life-changing artistic adventure! 👉 Visit www.visualartspassage.com to learn more and take the first step towards becoming a world-class artist. 🌟 Unleash your creativity and make your mark on the art world! 🎨✨ #art #illustratortutorial #paintingtutorial #drawingtutorial #illustrationportfolio #artschool

Raymond Bonilla chats with Leo Avero, art director and concept artist at One Pixel Brush. Leo has worked as a concept artist on projects such as Blue Beetle, Back 4 Blood, Project Quantum and more. He's also art directed works for Megan Thee Stallion and more. You can view Leo's work and career here: https://leoavero.artstation.com/ Other resources from Leo Avero: Store: https://leoavero.artstation.com/store Gumroad Store: https://leoavero.gumroad.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/artofavero/posts 🚀Need a Powerful Resource to Kick Your Art Career into Gear?🚀 Are you ready to take your artistic skills to the next level and unlock your artistic potential? Visual Arts Passage offers immersive online mentorship courses focused in Illustration, Fine Art, and Character Design. 🧭 View each of our Learn-by-doing online Mentorship Tracks 🧭 🔗 Illustration Program: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ 🔗 Fine Arts Program: https://visualartspassage.com/fine-arts/ 🔗 Character Design Program: https://visualartspassage.com/character-design/ 🌟 What Sets Us Apart? 🌟 🖼️ World-Class Mentors: Our students are mentored by industry-leading artists who have worked with the biggest names in publishing, editorial art, fine art, entertainment, and game arts. Learn from the best to become the best. 🎓 Diverse Curriculum: Explore a comprehensive curriculum designed to cover every aspect of illustration, fine art, and character design. From traditional techniques to cutting-edge digital tools, we've got you covered. 🚀 Career-Driven: Our goal is to prepare you for success. We provide you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the competitive world of art and design, whether you dream of creating breathtaking illustrations, captivating fine art, or iconic characters for games and entertainment. 💡 What You'll Gain: ✅ Advanced Artistic Skills ✅ Personalized Feedback and Mentorship ✅ Industry Insights and Connections ✅ Portfolio Enhancement ✅ Confidence to Pursue Your Passion 🌎 Join our global community of artists, and let your talent shine. Don't wait for inspiration – create it! The journey to becoming a renowned artist starts right here, right now. 📢 Ready to transform your artistic career? Enroll today and embark on a life-changing artistic adventure! 👉 Visit www.visualartspassage.com to learn more and take the first step towards becoming a world-class artist. 🌟 Unleash your creativity and make your mark on the art world! 🎨✨ #art #illustratortutorial #paintingtutorial #drawingtutorial #illustrationportfolio #artschool

This episode of Drawing Hive features the core group of award-winning illustrators and painters, such as John English, Cassandra Kim, and Raymond Bonilla. We drew reference inspired by individuals we consider to be 'Genius', or who have altered the trajectory of science, art, and technology. You can grab our photo reference here: https://visualartspassage.com/drawing-hive/archive/ 🚀Need a Powerful Resource to Kick Your Art Career into Gear?🚀 Are you ready to take your artistic skills to the next level and unlock your artistic potential? Visual Arts Passage offers immersive online mentorship courses focused in Illustration, Fine Art, and Character Design. 🧭 View each of our Learn-by-doing online Mentorship Tracks 🧭 🔗 Illustration Program: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ 🔗 Fine Arts Program: https://visualartspassage.com/fine-arts/ 🔗 Character Design Program: https://visualartspassage.com/character-design/ 🌟 What Sets Us Apart? 🌟 🖼️ World-Class Mentors: Our students are mentored by industry-leading artists who have worked with the biggest names in publishing, editorial art, fine art, entertainment, and game arts. Learn from the best to become the best. 🎓 Diverse Curriculum: Explore a comprehensive curriculum designed to cover every aspect of illustration, fine art, and character design. From traditional techniques to cutting-edge digital tools, we've got you covered. 🚀 Career-Driven: Our goal is to prepare you for success. We provide you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the competitive world of art and design, whether you dream of creating breathtaking illustrations, captivating fine art, or iconic characters for games and entertainment. 💡 What You'll Gain: ✅ Advanced Artistic Skills ✅ Personalized Feedback and Mentorship ✅ Industry Insights and Connections ✅ Portfolio Enhancement ✅ Confidence to Pursue Your Passion 🌎 Join our global community of artists, and let your talent shine. Don't wait for inspiration – create it! The journey to becoming a renowned artist starts right here, right now. 📢 Ready to transform your artistic career? Enroll today and embark on a life-changing artistic adventure! 👉 Visit www.visualartspassage.com to learn more and take the first step towards becoming a world-class artist. 🌟 Unleash your creativity and make your mark on the art world! 🎨✨ #art #illustratortutorial #paintingtutorial #drawingtutorial #illustrationportfolio #artschool

About this episode: 🚀Need a Powerful Resource to Kick Your Art Career into Gear?🚀 Are you ready to take your artistic skills to the next level and unlock your artistic potential? Visual Arts Passage offers immersive online mentorship courses focused in Illustration, Fine Art, and Character Design. 🧭 View each of our Learn-by-doing online Mentorship Tracks 🧭 🔗 Illustration Program: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ 🔗 Fine Arts Program: https://visualartspassage.com/fine-arts/ 🔗 Character Design Program: https://visualartspassage.com/character-design/ 🌟 What Sets Us Apart? 🌟 🖼️ World-Class Mentors: Our students are mentored by industry-leading artists who have worked with the biggest names in publishing, editorial art, fine art, entertainment, and game arts. Learn from the best to become the best. 🎓 Diverse Curriculum: Explore a comprehensive curriculum designed to cover every aspect of illustration, fine art, and character design. From traditional techniques to cutting-edge digital tools, we've got you covered. 🚀 Career-Driven: Our goal is to prepare you for success. We provide you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the competitive world of art and design, whether you dream of creating breathtaking illustrations, captivating fine art, or iconic characters for games and entertainment. 💡 What You'll Gain: ✅ Advanced Artistic Skills ✅ Personalized Feedback and Mentorship ✅ Industry Insights and Connections ✅ Portfolio Enhancement ✅ Confidence to Pursue Your Passion 🌎 Join our global community of artists, and let your talent shine. Don't wait for inspiration – create it! The journey to becoming a renowned artist starts right here, right now. 📢 Ready to transform your artistic career? Enroll today and embark on a life-changing artistic adventure! 👉 Visit www.visualartspassage.com to learn more and take the first step towards becoming a world-class artist. 🌟 Unleash your creativity and make your mark on the art world! 🎨✨ #art #illustratortutorial #paintingtutorial #drawingtutorial #illustrationportfolio #artschool

This might be our cutest life drawing episode to date. Draw along with us as we discuss illustration, painting techniques, and career development in the arts. This episode features gallery painters, John English and Cassandra Loomis Kim as well as children's book illustrator Adam Gustavson.

You can find the photo reference for episode 184 on our archive page, under the tab January 2024.

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We made fan art inspired by the Merc with the Mouth's latest flick. We were joined by illustrator, Scott Anderson, where we nerded out on comics, discussed the illustration industry, and took a deep dive into process. EarlyBird Enrollment ends Aug. 23 and it's $200 off any course with code CHIRP 🚀Need a Powerful Resource to Kick Your Art Career into Gear?🚀 Visual Arts Passage offers the best online art classes for Illustration and fine arts. Our courses are taught by world-renowned professionals, who will help you pursue a career doing what you love in the arts. 🧭 View each of our Learn-by-doing online Mentorship Tracks 🧭 🔗 Illustration Program: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ 🔗 Fine Arts Program: https://visualartspassage.com/fine-arts/ 🌟 What Sets Us Apart? 🌟 🖼️ World-Class Mentors: Our students are mentored by industry-leading artists who have worked with the biggest names in publishing, editorial art, fine art, entertainment, and game arts. Learn from the best to become the best. 🎓 Diverse Curriculum: Explore a comprehensive curriculum designed to cover every aspect of illustration and fine arts. From traditional techniques to cutting-edge digital tools, we've got you covered for career paths like 💥 Comics 💥 Children's books 💥 Cover Art 💥 Editorial 💥 Publishing 💥 Gallery Art 💥 Selling your art to private collectors 💥 & much more! 🚀 Career-Driven: Our goal is to prepare you for success. We provide you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the competitive world of art and design, whether you dream of creating breathtaking illustrations or captivating fine art. F 💡 What You'll Gain: ✅ Advanced Artistic Skills ✅ Personalized Feedback and Mentorship ✅ Industry Insights and Connections ✅ Portfolio Enhancement ✅ Confidence to Pursue Your Passion 🌎 Join our global community of artists, and let your talent shine. Don't wait for inspiration – create it! The journey to becoming a renowned artist starts right here, right now. 📢 Ready to transform your artistic career? Enroll today and embark on a life-changing artistic adventure! 👉 Visit www.visualartspassage.com to learn more and take the first step towards becoming a world-class artist. 🌟 Unleash your creativity and make your mark on the art world! 🎨✨ #art #illustratortutorial #paintingtutorial #drawingtutorial #illustrationportfolio #artschool

In this episode of Studio Bridge, Raymond Bonilla sits down with fine artist and gallery painter, Amy Erickson. Erickson is an award-winning observational painter currently residing in Seattle, Washington. During this chat, Raymond and Amy discuss a variety of techniques, process, and the journey towards a thriving career in art. Visual Arts Passage Art Mentorships are currently a MAJOR sale. Use code HOWDY at checkout and get our biggest discount EVER for new students. Learn more about each mentorship track here: https://visualartspassage.com/program/

Join Raymond Bonilla for an incredible chat with fine artist, painter, and educator, Claudia Rilling. Subscribe to our channel to get updates on our latest episodes of Studio Bridge and more!

Join Raymond Bonilla in this captivating chat with digital modeler, sculptor, and educator, Glen Southern. Glen runs SouthernGFX, a small Cheshire-based studio specialising in character and creature design, which creates assets for TV and film. Clients include SKY, Wacom and Oculus Medium and the studio has an impressive project list that features 3D models for Game of Thrones' house sigils. He's been using and training ZBrush for over 15 years and is a Wacom Ambassador for the UK and Ireland. Subscribe to our channel to get updates on our latest episodes of Studio Bridge and more!

Dustin d'Arnault is a Character Designer and Visual Development Artist based out of Los Angeles, California. He has worked on various projects that span a variety of media, including print, television, and film. The most notable of these projects include “The Book of Life”, the final season of “Samurai Jack”, “Maya & the Three” and Nickelodeon’s upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles feature film. Studio List: Netflix Animation / Disney TV / Warner Bros. Animation / Cartoon Network Studio / Nickelodeon Animation Studio / Sony Pictures Animation / Reel FX Creative Studio / Six Point Harness / Framestore / Carbon VFX Publications: Spectrum 22 / A Hero's Journey (The Book of Life)

Join renowned illustrator and painter, John English, as he dives deep into a captivating chat with the incredibly talented Bill Carman. Bill's artistry reflects the chaotic beauty within his mind. From scribbles and jumps to meticulous illustrations, discover the journey of an artist. Whether it's his dynamic career spanning universities, ad agencies, and exhibitions or his intriguing new book, “Imagery From the Bird’s Home”, this episode offers a sneak peek into the world of Bill Carman.

We assembled the VAP Fine Arts Program (Raymond Bonilla, Cassandra Loomis Kim, and John English) for a roundtable discussion on industry navigation. This episode is a deep dive into what it takes to thrive in fine arts. Check out Cassandra Kim’s bootcamp for skill and style as a fine art painter This course is designed to help you outline your professional goals and explore genres that align with your unique style and interests. View the course here: https://visualartspassage.com/fine-arts/skill-and-style-for-gallery-art/ Under the guidance of a mentor, you will refine your skills, elevate your technique, and cultivate a distinctive artistic voice. Set yourself apart in the gallery art world. View the Fine Arts Mentorship Program here: https://visualartspassage.com/fine-arts/ About Studio Bridge, presented by Visual Arts Passage We post new episodes of this art and illustration-centric podcast every Monday night. These long-form interviews range from chats with groundbreaking artists to detailed retrospectives on people who paved the way for modern artists.

John English sits down with Troy Heindel, the son of the iconic illustrator and painter, Robert Heindel. During this fascinating conversation, they discuss the life, experiences, and share anecdotes about the famed artist. Troy Heindel is the Curator of The Robert Heindel Museum of Art. Troy is the second son of Robert and Rose Heindel. Troy worked as a technologist for over thirty-five years, including six years at NASA Johnson Space Center as a Space Shuttle Flight Controller. Troy, unlike his father and brother Todd, does not paint. Troy watched his Dad’s art evolve over many years, and was fortunate to be able to attend many of his father’s art shows around the world. Learn More about the Robert Heindel Museum of Art: https://www.rheindel.com/ Learn more about Visual Arts Passage Mentorships: Illustration Program: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ Fine Arts Program: https://visualartspassage.com/fine-arts/ Character Design Program: https://visualartspassage.com/character-design/

About our guest, John Rush: John Rush was born in central Indiana in 1948. As a boy he produced stacks of drawings, built models and developed a love of machinery. After graduating from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in industrial design, he worked as a machine tool designer and later a city planner. His passion for art eventually led him to Los Angeles to study illustration at Art Center College of Design. After graduating in 1975, he was recruited to work in a large Chicago art studio. In 1978, he moved to New York and became a freelance illustrator. His interest in history and mythology sparked extensive travel in Europe and working for such clients as National Geographic, U.S. National Parks Service and the History Channel. His illustrated version of Ivanhoe has been published by Chronicle Books. John’s work has received awards from the Society of Illustrators, Graphis, Spectrum Illustration, Society of Publication Designers and The London Design Awards. His paintings and illustrations are included in many private and institutional collections, including the U.S. Department of the Interior, British Petroleum, U.S. Steel, Wells Fargo and the French National Government. He is presently working on a series of paintings and drawings based on Homer’s epic The Odyssey. John now lives in Chicago and continues to divide his working life between painting, drawing and printmaking. Looking to learn more about illustration and fine art? Check out our online classes at https://visualartspassage.com Sign up for our upcoming Gallery Painting mentorship, Skill & Style for Gallery Artists here: https://visualartspassage.com/commercial-gallery-art/skill-and-style-for-gallery-art/ Learn more about our Art Mentorships Illustration Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ Fine Arts Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/commercial-gallery-art/ Character Design Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/character-design/

In this brief demonstration from 2022, Ashly Lovett shares her process, techniques, and tips for working with pastels. About Ashly Lovett: Known for her captivatingly ethereal artwork in chalk pastel, Ashly Lovett is an illustrator, writer and gallery artist. Inspired by folklore and mythology, she hopes to bewitch her viewers with a deep sense of wonder and dark nostalgia. She has done licensed work for FOX Searchlight, Jim Henson Company, Adult Swim, Netflix, SEGA, and more. She received her BA in Illustration from Ringling College of Art and Design and has been published in Spectrum Fantasy Art Annual 22-27, Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles, etc.

Ashly Lovett is instructing with VAP next semester for our Ideation & Visual Storytelling course.

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This episode of Studio Bridge features a long time friend of Visual Arts Passage and The Illustration Academy. Sterling and John English talk life, share stories, and dig into what made Sterling the person and artist he is today. About Sterling Hundley (b. 1976), American. Sterling Hundley is a concept designer and illustrator based in Richmond, Virginia where he also serves as a Professor in the School of Arts at Virginia Commonwealth University. From movies, posters, murals, exhibitions, installations, book covers to magazines, Hundley’s diverse and distinct creative voice has garnered international acclaim through commissions from clients including NASA, Criterion Collection, The New Yorker, The Grammys, Folio Society, Abrams, Atlantic Monthly, The United States Post Office and the New York Times. Sterling’s work has been recognized by The Library of Congress, the Smithsonian Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, Graphis, The Museum of American Illustration, the Delaware Art Museum, Communication Arts Magazine, Print Magazine and many others. He is the recipient of numerous awards from the Society of Illustrators New York and the “Best Overall” and “Best Illustrated Book” awards from the Victoria & Albert Museum in London England. With personal work informed through the observation of time through context, Hundley continues to explore embedded experiences that yield deeply personal connections and observations. Looking to learn more about illustration and fine art? Check out our online classes at https://visualartspassage.com Sign up for our upcoming Fine Arts Painting mentorship, Skill & Style for Gallery Artists here: https://visualartspassage.com/fine-arts/skill-and-style-for-gallery-art/ Learn more about our Art Mentorships Illustration Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ Fine Arts Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/fine-arts Character Design Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/character-design/

This is a 🌶️ SPICY🌶️ episode people! We talk with Lauren Panepinto about the world of publishing, trends in the industry, and a certain book about Minotaurs we're not allowed to explain in this caption 😭. Other fascinating topics include AI in relation the art industry, finding work as an illustrator in publishing, great cover art, working with art directors collaboratively, and more! 🚀Need a Powerful Resource to Kick Your Art Career into Gear?🚀 Visual Arts Passage offers the best online art classes for Illustration and fine arts. Our courses are taught by world-renowned professionals, who will help you pursue a career doing what you love in the arts. 🧭 View each of our Learn-by-doing online Mentorship Tracks 🧭 🔗 Illustration Program: https://visualartspassage.com/illustr... 🔗 Fine Arts Program: https://visualartspassage.com/fine-arts/ 🌟 What Sets Us Apart? 🌟 🖼️ World-Class Mentors: Our students are mentored by industry-leading artists who have worked with the biggest names in publishing, editorial art, fine art, entertainment, and game arts. Learn from the best to become the best. 🎓 Diverse Curriculum: Explore a comprehensive curriculum designed to cover every aspect of illustration and fine arts. From traditional techniques to cutting-edge digital tools, we've got you covered for career paths like 💥 Comics 💥 Children's books 💥 Cover Art 💥 Editorial 💥 Publishing 💥 Gallery Art 💥 Selling your art to private collectors 💥 & much more! 🚀 Career-Driven: Our goal is to prepare you for success. We provide you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the competitive world of art and design, whether you dream of creating breathtaking illustrations or captivating fine art. F 💡 What You'll Gain: ✅ Advanced Artistic Skills ✅ Personalized Feedback and Mentorship ✅ Industry Insights and Connections ✅ Portfolio Enhancement ✅ Confidence to Pursue Your Passion 🌎 Join our global community of artists, and let your talent shine. Don't wait for inspiration – create it! The journey to becoming a renowned artist starts right here, right now. 📢 Ready to transform your artistic career? Enroll today and embark on a life-changing artistic adventure! 👉 Visit www.visualartspassage.com to learn more and take the first step towards becoming a world-class artist. 🌟 Unleash your creativity and make your mark on the art world! 🎨✨ #art #illustratortutorial #paintingtutorial #drawingtutorial #illustrationportfolio #artschool

About the featured artist, Julie Beck: Julie Beck was born and raised in Western Upstate New York. From 1998 to 2002, she attended Roger Williams University in Rhode Island where she graduated valedictorian with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. From 2002 to 2011, she worked primarily as a freelance designer but continued to draw and paint as a self-taught artist. In 2011, a move to Massachusetts introduced her to the Academy of Realist Art, Boston which catapulted her abilities to a new level. Since then, Julie has become both an instructor at, as well as the Assistant Director of ARA Boston. Julie is currently working out of her personal studio at ARA Boston, where she is developing a body of work that explores the concepts of nostalgia, relationships, and identity. She has a wide range of painting subjects including still life paintings and animal/figurative works. Her work can be found in private collections throughout the US and internationally. Looking to learn more about illustration and fine art? Check out our online classes at https://visualartspassage.com/ Sign up for our upcoming Gallery Painting mentorship, Skill & Style for Gallery Artists here: https://visualartspassage.com/commercial-gallery-art/skill-and-style-for-gallery-art/ Learn more about our Art Mentorships Illustration Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ Commercial Gallery Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/commercial-gallery-art/ Character Design Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/character-design/

In this episode of Studio Bridge we will discuss the career, influences, and era of artist Nicolai Fechin. Sign up for our upcoming Gallery Painting mentorship, Skill & Style for Gallery Artists here: https://visualartspassage.com/commercial-gallery-art/skill-and-style-for-gallery-art/ Learn more about our Art Mentorships Illustration Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ Commercial Gallery Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/commercial-gallery-art/ Character Design Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/character-design/

This is a very special introspection of a profound artist, by illustrator and painter John English. John talks about his experiences with these artists, but also takes a deep dive into their influences, talents, and the ripple effect they left on the fine art world. Part one focuses on Bernie Fuchs. Part 2 will highlight the life and career of Robert Heindel. Sign up for our upcoming Gallery Painting mentorship, Skill & Style for Gallery Artists here: https://visualartspassage.com/commerc... Learn more about our Art Mentorships Illustration Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/illustr... Commercial Gallery Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/commerc... Character Design Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/charact...

We will be hosting an in-depth conversation between Cassandra L. Kim, Raymond Bonilla, and John English about how to thrive as a gallery artist. From building your body of work, to networking with galleries and collectors, we will be covering all the bases. Sign up for our upcoming Gallery Painting mentorship, Skill & Style for Gallery Artists here: https://visualartspassage.com/commercial-gallery-art/skill-and-style-for-gallery-art/ Learn more about our Art Mentorships Illustration Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ Commercial Gallery Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/commercial-gallery-art/ Character Design Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/character-design/

Known for her captivatingly ethereal artwork in chalk pastel, Ashly Lovett is an illustrator, writer and gallery artist. Inspired by folklore and mythology, she hopes to bewitch her viewers with a deep sense of wonder and dark nostalgia. She has done licensed work for FOX Searchlight, Jim Henson Company, Adult Swim, Netflix, SEGA, and more. She received her BA in Illustration from Ringling College of Art and Design and has been published in Spectrum Fantasy Art Annual 22-27, Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles, etc. She lives in Louisiana with her husband Matthew, son Leon, and fat cat Skeletor (Skelly.)

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Raymond Bonilla hosts this inspiring episode with fine artist and gallery painter, Renato Muccillo.

About our guest, Tony Rodriguez: The work of Cuban-American illustrator and educator, Tony Rodriguez, infuses flat color with bold line to convey a sense of spontaneity and simplicity. Although the art is created digitally, it has the look of traditional pen and ink gestural, dynamic, and expressionistic drawings. Rodriguez's works have been recognized by The Society of Illustrators New York, Communication Arts, NBC Universal, Creative Quarterly, 3x3, American Illustration, Latin American Ilustración, The Illustration Academy, Visual Arts Passage, Illustration Age, Applied Arts, Entertainment Tonight, The Society For News Design, Grey Cube Gallery, and The United Kingdom's World Illustration Awards. U.S. & International clients include: Rolling Stone Magazine, The L.A. Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, GQ, Smithsonian Magazine, The Village Voice, The New Republic, The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, The Dallas Morning News, American Cowboy Magazine, Computer Arts Magazine, WIRED Magazine, Country Weekly, DAS Magazine, Blow Up Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Nurant Magazine, Ace Entertainment, Facebook TV, Videodrome, Humanities Magazine, Rhapsody Magazine, Misc Magazine, Peeps Magazine, The London Evening Standard, BBC Focus Magazine, Milk X Magazine, Flaunt Magazine, Black Key Group, Atlantic Records, Rock Ridge Music, The Beach Boys, and Red Light Management. Rodriguez currently teaches Illustration at Middle Tennessee State University. Join our community on Discord: https://discord.gg/aaz4CrXk3c Learn more about our Art Mentorships Illustration Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ Commercial Gallery Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/commercial-gallery-art/ Character Design Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/character-design/

Kyle T Webster is an international award-winning illustrator, living in North Carolina, who has drawn for The New Yorker, TIME, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Entertainment Weekly, Scholastic, ADOBE, Nike, IDEO, and many other distinguished editorial, advertising, publishing and institutional clients. His illustration work has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators, Communications Arts, and American Illustration. Join our community on Discord: https://discord.gg/aaz4CrXk3c Learn more about our Art Mentorships Illustration Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ Commercial Gallery Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/commercial-gallery-art/ Character Design Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/character-design/

In this episode, we are joined by Eisner nominated cartoonist, Keith Knight. You may know Keith as your favorite syndicated cartoonist or executive producer of the series 'Woke'. Keith has led an incredible career, using comedy and satire in his imagery to press boundaries and shed light on cultural and societal issues. Support Keith's latest projects: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/keefermadness/keefer-madness Learn more about Visual Arts Passage: https://visualartspassage.com/program/ 🚀Need a Powerful Resource to Kick Your Art Career into Gear?🚀 Visual Arts Passage offers the best online art classes for Illustration and fine arts. Our courses are taught by world-renowned professionals, who will help you pursue a career doing what you love in the arts. 🧭 View each of our Learn-by-doing online Mentorship Tracks 🧭 🔗 Illustration Program: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ 🔗 Fine Arts Program: https://visualartspassage.com/fine-arts/ 🌟 What Sets Us Apart? 🌟 🖼️ World-Class Mentors: Our students are mentored by industry-leading artists who have worked with the biggest names in publishing, editorial art, fine art, entertainment, and game arts. Learn from the best to become the best. 🎓 Diverse Curriculum: Explore a comprehensive curriculum designed to cover every aspect of illustration and fine arts. From traditional techniques to cutting-edge digital tools, we've got you covered for career paths like 💥 Comics 💥 Children's books 💥 Cover Art 💥 Editorial 💥 Publishing 💥 Gallery Art 💥 Selling your art to private collectors 💥 & much more! 🚀 Career-Driven: Our goal is to prepare you for success. We provide you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the competitive world of art and design, whether you dream of creating breathtaking illustrations or captivating fine art. F 💡 What You'll Gain: ✅ Advanced Artistic Skills ✅ Personalized Feedback and Mentorship ✅ Industry Insights and Connections ✅ Portfolio Enhancement ✅ Confidence to Pursue Your Passion 🌎 Join our global community of artists, and let your talent shine. Don't wait for inspiration – create it! The journey to becoming a renowned artist starts right here, right now. 📢 Ready to transform your artistic career? Enroll today and embark on a life-changing artistic adventure! 👉 Visit www.visualartspassage.com to learn more and take the first step towards becoming a world-class artist. 🌟 Unleash your creativity and make your mark on the art world! 🎨✨ #art #illustratortutorial #paintingtutorial #drawingtutorial #illustrationportfolio #artschool

Nate Sweitzer is a rising star in the illustration industry and has quickly become one of our new favorite artists to follow. Nate's career includes working with some of the biggest names in the editorial and publishing industry such as MONDO, The New Yorker, Sports Illustrated and more. Nate was joined by Cassandra Kim, Timmy Trabon, and John English. Nate Sweitzer's portfolio: https://natesweitzer.com/ Visual Arts Passage online art courses now enrolling: https://visualartspassage.com/program/ 🚀Need a Powerful Resource to Kick Your Art Career into Gear?🚀 Visual Arts Passage offers the best online art classes for Illustration and fine arts. Our courses are taught by world-renowned professionals, who will help you pursue a career doing what you love in the arts. 🧭 View each of our Learn-by-doing online Mentorship Tracks 🧭 🔗 Illustration Program: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ 🔗 Fine Arts Program: https://visualartspassage.com/fine-arts/ 🌟 What Sets Us Apart? 🌟 🖼️ World-Class Mentors: Our students are mentored by industry-leading artists who have worked with the biggest names in publishing, editorial art, fine art, entertainment, and game arts. Learn from the best to become the best. 🎓 Diverse Curriculum: Explore a comprehensive curriculum designed to cover every aspect of illustration and fine arts. From traditional techniques to cutting-edge digital tools, we've got you covered for career paths like 💥 Comics 💥 Children's books 💥 Cover Art 💥 Editorial 💥 Publishing 💥 Gallery Art 💥 Selling your art to private collectors 💥 & much more! 🚀 Career-Driven: Our goal is to prepare you for success. We provide you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the competitive world of art and design, whether you dream of creating breathtaking illustrations or captivating fine art. F 💡 What You'll Gain: ✅ Advanced Artistic Skills ✅ Personalized Feedback and Mentorship ✅ Industry Insights and Connections ✅ Portfolio Enhancement ✅ Confidence to Pursue Your Passion 🌎 Join our global community of artists, and let your talent shine. Don't wait for inspiration – create it! The journey to becoming a renowned artist starts right here, right now. 📢 Ready to transform your artistic career? Enroll today and embark on a life-changing artistic adventure! 👉 Visit www.visualartspassage.com to learn more and take the first step towards becoming a world-class artist. 🌟 Unleash your creativity and make your mark on the art world! 🎨✨ #art #illustratortutorial #paintingtutorial #drawingtutorial #illustrationportfolio #artschool

During episode 208 we made fan art inspired by the latest installment of the Game of Thrones spinoff, House of the Dragon. John English and Adam Gustavson discuss topics ranging from composition to capturing great photo reference for your art. John delivers a detailed history class on artist Hans Holbein the Younger. 🚀Need a Powerful Resource to Kick Your Art Career into Gear?🚀 Visual Arts Passage offers the best online art classes for Illustration and fine arts. Our courses are taught by world-renowned professionals, who will help you pursue a career doing what you love in the arts. 🧭 View each of our Learn-by-doing online Mentorship Tracks 🧭 🔗 Illustration Program: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ 🔗 Fine Arts Program: https://visualartspassage.com/fine-arts/ 🌟 What Sets Us Apart? 🌟 🖼️ World-Class Mentors: Our students are mentored by industry-leading artists who have worked with the biggest names in publishing, editorial art, fine art, entertainment, and game arts. Learn from the best to become the best. 🎓 Diverse Curriculum: Explore a comprehensive curriculum designed to cover every aspect of illustration and fine arts. From traditional techniques to cutting-edge digital tools, we've got you covered for career paths like 💥 Comics 💥 Children's books 💥 Cover Art 💥 Editorial 💥 Publishing 💥 Gallery Art 💥 Selling your art to private collectors 💥 & much more! 🚀 Career-Driven: Our goal is to prepare you for success. We provide you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the competitive world of art and design, whether you dream of creating breathtaking illustrations or captivating fine art. F 💡 What You'll Gain: ✅ Advanced Artistic Skills ✅ Personalized Feedback and Mentorship ✅ Industry Insights and Connections ✅ Portfolio Enhancement ✅ Confidence to Pursue Your Passion 🌎 Join our global community of artists, and let your talent shine. Don't wait for inspiration – create it! The journey to becoming a renowned artist starts right here, right now. 📢 Ready to transform your artistic career? Enroll today and embark on a life-changing artistic adventure! 👉 Visit www.visualartspassage.com to learn more and take the first step towards becoming a world-class artist. 🌟 #fantasyart #illustratortutorial #paintingtutorial #drawingtutorial #illustrationportfolio #artschool #hansholbein #hansholbeintheyounger

This episode of Drawing Hive features a crew of wildly talented artists, John English, Adam Gustavson, Cassandra Kim, and special guest, animator, home movie-maker and illustrator, TONY RODRIGUEZ! Check out Tony's latest project here: https://www.tonyrodriguezillustration.com/video-forever-2 🚀Need a Powerful Resource to Kick Your Art Career into Gear?🚀 Learn more about our Illustration & Fine Arts Courses: https://visualartspassage.com/program Visual Arts Passage offers the best online art classes for Illustration and fine arts. Our courses are taught by world-renowned professionals, who will help you pursue a career doing what you love in the arts. 🧭 View each of our Learn-by-doing online Mentorship Tracks 🧭 🔗 Illustration Program: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ 🔗 Fine Arts Program: https://visualartspassage.com/fine-arts/ 🌟 What Sets Us Apart? 🌟 🖼️ World-Class Mentors: Our students are mentored by industry-leading artists who have worked with the biggest names in publishing, editorial art, fine art, entertainment, and game arts. Learn from the best to become the best. 🎓 Diverse Curriculum: Explore a comprehensive curriculum designed to cover every aspect of illustration and fine arts. From traditional techniques to cutting-edge digital tools, we've got you covered for career paths like 💥 Comics 💥 Children's books 💥 Cover Art 💥 Editorial 💥 Publishing 💥 Gallery Art 💥 Selling your art to private collectors 💥 & much more! 🚀 Career-Driven: Our goal is to prepare you for success. We provide you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the competitive world of art and design, whether you dream of creating breathtaking illustrations or captivating fine art. F 💡 What You'll Gain: ✅ Advanced Artistic Skills ✅ Personalized Feedback and Mentorship ✅ Industry Insights and Connections ✅ Portfolio Enhancement ✅ Confidence to Pursue Your Passion 🌎 Join our global community of artists, and let your talent shine. Don't wait for inspiration – create it! The journey to becoming a renowned artist starts right here, right now. 📢 Ready to transform your artistic career? Enroll today and embark on a life-changing artistic adventure! 👉 Visit www.visualartspassage.com to learn more and take the first step towards becoming a world-class artist. 🌟 Unleash your creativity and make your mark on the art world! 🎨✨ #art #illustratortutorial #paintingtutorial #drawingtutorial #illustrationportfolio #artschool

View each of our Learn-by-doing online Mentorship Tracks 🔗 Illustration Program: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ 🔗 Fine Arts Program: https://visualartspassage.com/fine-arts/ What Sets Us Apart? World-Class Mentors: Our students are mentored by industry-leading artists who have worked with the biggest names in publishing, editorial art, fine art, entertainment, and game arts. Learn from the best to become the best. Diverse Curriculum: Explore a comprehensive curriculum designed to cover every aspect of illustration and fine arts. From traditional techniques to cutting-edge digital tools, we've got you covered for career paths like 💥 Comics 💥 Children's books 💥 Cover Art 💥 Editorial 💥 Publishing 💥 Gallery Art 💥 Selling your art to private collectors 💥 & much more! Career-Driven: Our goal is to prepare you for success. We provide you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the competitive world of art and design, whether you dream of creating breathtaking illustrations or captivating fine art. What You'll Gain: ✅ Advanced Artistic Skills ✅ Personalized Feedback and Mentorship ✅ Industry Insights and Connections ✅ Portfolio Enhancement ✅ Confidence to Pursue Your Passion Join our global community of artists, and let your talent shine. Don't wait for inspiration – create it! The journey to becoming a renowned artist starts right here, right now. Visit www.visualartspassage.com to learn more and take the first step towards becoming a world-class artist.

In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dustin d'Arnault, a Los Angeles-based character designer and visual development artist whose work spans print, television, and film. Dustin shares his experiences working on high-profile projects like The Book of Life, Samurai Jack, Maya & the Three, and Nickelodeon’s upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles feature. We also explored the craft of illustration, discussed traditional drawing and painting techniques, and got his insights on breaking into the visual development, concept art, and character design fields.Kickstart Your Art Career with Visual Arts Passage | Online Art ClassesAre you ready to turn your passion for art into a thriving career? Visual Arts Passage offers top-tier online art classes in Illustration and Fine Arts, designed to help you master the skills you need to succeed in the competitive world of art and design. Our courses are taught by world-renowned mentors who have worked with industry leaders in publishing, entertainment, and fine art.🎨 Explore Our Programs:Illustration: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/Fine Arts: https://visualartspassage.com/fine-arts/🔑 What Sets Us Apart?World-Class Mentors: Learn from industry professionals who have worked for top studios and companies like Disney, Netflix, and Nickelodeon.Diverse Curriculum: Build skills for careers in comics, children's books, editorial, gallery art, visual development, character design, and more.Career-Focused Learning: Gain personalized feedback, build your portfolio, and make industry connections that will propel your art career forward.✨ What You’ll Gain:Personalized Mentorship from Industry ProsAdvanced Artistic SkillsIndustry Insights & Portfolio DevelopmentConfidence to Pursue Your Dream Art CareerJoin a global community of artists and take the first step toward becoming a world-class artist. Whether you're aspiring to work in visual development, concept art, or fine arts, we have the mentorship to get you there.🧭 Find Your Career Path🔹 Visual Development: Perfect for those looking to work in concept art, animation, and pre-production for film, TV, or games.🔹 Character Design: Ideal for aspiring character artists in animation, video games, and publishing.🔹 Comics & Graphic Novels: For storytellers focused on sequential art, including comic books and graphic novel creation.🔹 Children’s Book Illustration: Tailored for artists interested in illustrating for children’s literature.🔹 Cover Art: For those looking to create captivating book and album covers.🔹 Editorial Illustration: Great for illustrators aiming to work with magazines, newspapers, and online publications.🔹 Fine Arts & Gallery Art: Suited for artists pursuing careers in traditional or contemporary fine art.🔹 Game Art: For those focused on creating concept art, environments, and characters for video games.🔹 Entertainment Design: For artists working in TV, film, or theme park design.🔹 Illustration for Advertising & Marketing: Perfect for artists aiming to create visuals for brand campaigns, advertisements, and product packaging.🔹 Selling Art to Private Collectors: Great for artists looking to market and sell their work independently to collectors. 🌐 Learn More & Enroll Today: www.visualartspassage.com#ArtMentorship #IllustrationCareer #FineArtsEducation #VisualDevelopment #ConceptArt #CharacterDesign #OnlineArtClasses #LearnArtOnline #VisualArtsPassage

We kicked off our month of spooky drawing themes with Stephen King characters. In this episode we were joined by illustrators and painters, John English, Raymond Bonilla, Cassandra Kim, and Adam Gustavson. We talked about favorite movies, art trends over time, handling anxiety as an artist, finding community, and more. 🚀Need a Powerful Resource to Kick Your Art Career into Gear?🚀 Visual Arts Passage offers the best online art classes for Illustration and fine arts. Our courses are taught by world-renowned professionals, who will help you pursue a career doing what you love in the arts. 🧭 View each of our Learn-by-doing online Mentorship Tracks 🧭 🔗 Illustration Program: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ 🔗 Fine Arts Program: https://visualartspassage.com/fine-arts/ 🌟 What Sets Us Apart? 🌟 🖼️ World-Class Mentors: Our students are mentored by industry-leading artists who have worked with the biggest names in publishing, editorial art, fine art, entertainment, and game arts. Learn from the best to become the best. 🎓 Diverse Curriculum: Explore a comprehensive curriculum designed to cover every aspect of illustration and fine arts. From traditional techniques to cutting-edge digital tools, we've got you covered for career paths like 💥 Comics 💥 Children's books 💥 Cover Art 💥 Editorial 💥 Publishing 💥 Gallery Art 💥 Selling your art to private collectors 💥 & much more! 🚀 Career-Driven: Our goal is to prepare you for success. We provide you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the competitive world of art and design, whether you dream of creating breathtaking illustrations or captivating fine art. F 💡 What You'll Gain: ✅ Advanced Artistic Skills ✅ Personalized Feedback and Mentorship ✅ Industry Insights and Connections ✅ Portfolio Enhancement ✅ Confidence to Pursue Your Passion 🌎 Join our global community of artists, and let your talent shine. Don't wait for inspiration – create it! The journey to becoming a renowned artist starts right here, right now. 📢 Ready to transform your artistic career? Enroll today and embark on a life-changing artistic adventure! 👉 Visit www.visualartspassage.com to learn more and take the first step towards becoming a world-class artist. 🌟 Unleash your creativity and make your mark on the art world! 🎨✨ #art #illustratortutorial #paintingtutorial #drawingtutorial #illustrationportfolio #artschool

In this ep, we made art inspired by our favorite antiheroes alongside an incredible painter, Reynier Llanes. Reynier shares a ton about his personal journey as an artist, his process, inspiration and more. We had an absolute blast learning about his inspiring work and journey that led to his career today. This is part 1 of many more guest appearances by Reynier we hope!Check out Reynier's work here: https://reynierllanes.com/ Need a Powerful Resource to Kick Your Art Career into Gear? Visual Arts Passage offers the best online art classes for Illustration and fine arts. Our courses are taught by world-renowned professionals, who will help you pursue a career doing what you love in the arts. View each of our Learn-by-doing online Mentorship Tracks 🔗 Illustration Program: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ 🔗 Fine Arts Program: https://visualartspassage.com/fine-arts/ 🌟 What Sets Us Apart? World-Class Mentors: Our students are mentored by industry-leading artists who have worked with the biggest names in publishing, editorial art, fine art, entertainment, and game arts. Learn from the best to become the best. 🎓 Diverse Curriculum: Explore a comprehensive curriculum designed to cover every aspect of illustration and fine arts. From traditional techniques to cutting-edge digital tools, we've got you covered for career paths like 💥 Comics 💥 Children's books 💥 Cover Art 💥 Editorial 💥 Publishing 💥 Gallery Art 💥 Selling your art to private collectors 💥 & much more! 🚀 Career-Driven: Our goal is to prepare you for success. We provide you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the competitive world of art and design, whether you dream of creating breathtaking illustrations or captivating fine art. F 💡 What You'll Gain: ✅ Advanced Artistic Skills ✅ Personalized Feedback and Mentorship ✅ Industry Insights and Connections ✅ Portfolio Enhancement ✅ Confidence to Pursue Your Passion 🌎 Join our global community of artists, and let your talent shine. Don't wait for inspiration – create it! The journey to becoming a renowned artist starts right here, right now. 📢 Ready to transform your artistic career? Enroll today and embark on a life-changing artistic adventure! 👉 Visit www.visualartspassage.com to learn more and take the first step towards becoming a world-class artist. #art #illustratortutorial #paintingtutorial #drawingtutorial #illustrationportfolio #artschool

This ep of Drawing Hive features a strong panel of illustrators and painters including Scott Anderson, Adam Gustavson, John English, and Raymond Bonilla. We make art inspired by the movie Sinners, and take a look back at the career and work of illustrator Brad Holland.Visual Arts Passage offers online mentorship programs in Illustration and Fine Arts, led by industry professionals to help you develop real-world skills and build a career doing what you love.Start Your Journey Today: www.visualartspassage.com/programWhy Choose Visual Arts Passage?🎨 Learn from the Best – Industry-leading artists with experience in editorial, publishing, comics, entertainment, and fine art.📚 Comprehensive Courses – Covering comics, children’s books, cover art, gallery exhibitions, and more.🚀 Career-Driven Approach – Build a professional portfolio, gain industry insights, and connect with a global network of creatives.📢 Want more art tips & industry insights? Subscribe & turn on notifications!

In ep 248 of Drawing Hive, John English, Scott Anderson, and Raymond Bonilla reflected on the late great, Brad Holland. A phenomenal artist and illustrator, Brad inspired generations of artists during his career. This was not an in-depth retrospective, but just a bunch of artists showing their love for one of the great. Rest in peace Brad ❤️Brad Holland 1943–2025See more of Brad Holland's work and learn about his career: https://www.bradholland.net/NYT: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/13/arts/brad-holland-dead.htmlAbout Us:Visual Arts Passage offers online mentorship programs in Illustration and Fine Arts, led by industry professionals to help you develop real-world skills and build a career doing what you love.Start Your Journey Today: www.visualartspassage.com/programWhy Choose Visual Arts Passage?🎨 Learn from the Best – Industry-leading artists with experience in editorial, publishing, comics, entertainment, and fine art.📚 Comprehensive Courses – Covering comics, children’s books, cover art, gallery exhibitions, and more.🚀 Career-Driven Approach – Build a professional portfolio, gain industry insights, and connect with a global network of creatives.📢 Want more art tips & industry insights? Subscribe & turn on notifications!

In this episode of our podcast, Drawing Hive, we're joined by guest artist Nikki Smetters, who is an active instructor at CCAD and has studied under some of our favorite US illustrators and painters. We were also accompanied by illustrators and painters Raymond Bonilla, Cassandra Kim, and John English.

This episode of Drawing Hive features illustrators and painters, Raymond Bonilla, John English, Adam Gustavson, and Cassandra Kim. As we draw these whimsical creatures we discuss the ins-and-outs of the industry, drawing and painting a silhoutte, fitting your figure on the page and more. Want to keep learning? Check out Visual Arts Passage's intensive workshops for illustrators and painters here: www.visualartspassage.com

This episode of Drawing Hive is joined by illustrator and painters Raymond Bonilla, John English, and Cassandra Kim. During the ep, we discuss art news, techniques, the viability of a career in illustration, fine arts, and more. Drawing Hive is sponsored by the Fine Arts and Illustration courses at Visual Arts Passage. Courses are currently enrolling and you can learn more about our classes here: https://visualartspassage.com/program/