Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center

This beginner/intermediate digital illustration class for students ages 9 and up is an exciting and comprehensive course designed to introduce aspiring artists to the world of digital illustration using Procreate and iPads. Throughout this course, students will have the opportunity to create illustrations based off of their favorite characters.

Students will pursue the following learning objectives:

• Learn the fundamentals of digital art, including the use of digital tools.
• Explore different digital art mediums such as painting, drawing and illustration.
• Explore various techniques specifically tailored for digital art such as color theory, composition, shading, and texturing.
• Improve lineart, line quality, and solid drawing techniques.
• Learn how to convey a message through art.
• Understand composition and visual storytelling.
• Understand how to mock up book and/or magazine spreads, which includes book covers and spines and digital layout. 

No prior experience in digital art is required. This class is suitable for both beginners and intermediate students with some artistic background who are eager to explore digital art techniques.

This class is a stepping stone to our advanced digital classes. All digital students must take this class before taking other digital classes unless they have previous digital experience.

iPads and Apple Pencils are provided by the MACC, but you are welcome to bring your own.

This class will repeat every 4 weeks with all NEW projects and skill building.

Member discount: 10 percent