Thursday, May 24, 2012

Spectrum Live

Had a great time at Spectrum Live 2012.  Made a lot of new friends and met many fantastic artists.  Received some good insight from the great Greg Spalenka.  Hope to see you all next spring at Spectrum Live 2013!

Friday, May 18, 2012

Summer Classes


Here is a list of classes I'll be teaching this summer.  Hope to see you there!

NWA Community College
Art Appreciation: A general introduction to the visual arts. Lectures on art theory and an introduction to art history, plus demonstrations, films, slides, and field trips.
 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday / May 30-June 29

NWA Community Creative Center
Drawing Basics for Kids: This class will explore basic fundamentals of drawing through a series of fun and informative drawing exercises. All supplies provides except a: personal sketch book (9x12)
 July 9-13,  9:00-11:30, Ages 10 and up

Acrylic Painting Basics for Kids: I will work with kids to give basic instruction in the use of acrylics: how to start, organize the image and put on the finishing touches.
 July 16-20, 9-11:30, ages 7-12

Basic Acrylic Painting For Adults: Acrylic paintings can ranges from intense color to light washes. Ease of clean-up and fast drying times make this medium one of the most popular to work with. Sean will work with beginners and intermediates to give basic instruction in the use of acrylics: how to start, organize the image and put on the finishing touches.
All supplies included
 July 27 August 3, 10 / 10 am – 12pm / Adult 16 and up / Cost $70

Art Central
Basic Drawing 101:  This class will explore basic fundamentals of drawing through a series of fun and informative drawing exercises. All supplies provides
Monday, July 23


Scratchboard Drawing: This class will explore scratchboard drawing techniques.
Tuesday, July 24

Cariacture Class: Learn the art of drawing caricatures in this fun and exciting class.  
Wednesday, July 25

Acrylics for Kids: I will work with kids to give basic instruction in the use of acrylics: how to start, organize the image and put on the finishing touches.
Thursday, July 26


Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Introduction Graphic Novel Book Club and Reading: Explore narrative art through hands on projects, presentation, and discussions by Sean FItzgibbon.
 July 25 / 7:00pm -8:00pm

ESSA
Narrative Art Drawing: This week long class is designed to give an overview of basic drawing and the narrative art medium. We will work in industry sizes and specs, covering a wide variety of narrative approaches from documentary to slice of life stories. Students will work in a variety of media as well. Set-ups, timing, props, choice of shot, and character development are all emphasized.

 5-Day Workshop (9am-4pm) / Tuition: $275 / Material List will be provided
For more information call: 479.253.5384 / info@ESSA-ART.com



Friday, May 11, 2012

Jasper IN Community Art Center Exhibit

Thanks to Jasper Community Art Center for the great stack of promo material for my May 2012 solo exhibit at the Jasper Indiana Community Art Center.  This promo card features the mixed media piece entitled Omen and is one of the works on display in the exhibit.  The exhibit runs from May 3 - May 30, 2012. 

Thursday, May 3, 2012

More Great Art Resources

Lately I've been listening to a couple of fantastic art related podcasts that I'd like to share with fellow artists, visual storytellers, and creative people of all kinds.  ChrisOatley.com is a fantastic site that explores character design and digital painting.  Chris Oatley is a Disney character designer and narrative artist.  


Another site I recommend is Paper Wings by Chris Oatley and narrative artist Lora Innes.  Lora Innes illustrates the graphic novel The Dreamer published by IDW.  Paper Wings is a site devoted to the craft of visual storytelling where narrative artists "learn to make and monetize their creator-owned comics".