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!

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

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. 

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".