Anime Workshop for Teens and Tweens with Megan Hindman

This class is for young artists who are interested in and inspired by the art of anime and manga, whether it be games, movies, shows, or books. There is a wide variety of art styles within these works, and there is so much that can be learned from each of them, such as expression, use of color, character design, and more! A powerful tool for a young artist is learning how to recognize what aspects of a character or style you find appealing, and incorporating them into your own art. In this class, students will be encouraged to delve deep into their interests while building up their technical illustration skills. Experiment with a variety of mediums, practice breaking down anatomy, and create art in this inclusive group of young artists with similar interests!

Recommended (But not required)

Materials:

Sketchbook, 9×12 inches is a good size. Mixed media or watercolor paper is encouraged to allow students to use various art materials. (Instructor’s favorite: Bee Paper Aquabee sketchbook, 9”x9” square size here)

At least 2 drawing pens (Micron). Try at least 2 different sizes, you may test them at Blick Art Materials. (Instructor’s favorite: Micron PN (“plastic nib”), it is less prone to break and can vary the weight of the line

Any other supplies that the student wishes to use. Miscellaneous art supplies will be available to use in class.

If the student likes to draw with the iPad and a digital art program like Procreate, they are also welcome to bring them in to draw with. The instructor also creates digital art.