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Giving a workshop at TAG about design and composition

Expressive mark making demonstration

Expressive drawing in conte

Structure and gesture

Digital painting

Color studies and digital painting

Landscape sketching

Invented landscape compositions

Designing environments

Drawing landscapes

Using simple shapes to show form

Plein aire painting with young artists!

Teaching young artists about atmospheric perspective

Art direction

Storytelling

TEACHING AND WORKSHOPS

By focusing on a core philosophy of creative problem solving, Brian helps students learn how to approach visual challenges thoughtfully, clearly framing their goals. He meets students where they are by teaching skills that are appropriate to their level. 

 

Brian has given talks at a variety of schools from Ringling College of Art and Design, Savannah College of Art and Design, and Shoreline College as well as various elementary schools. 

 

 

Some workshop topics:

  • Creative problem solving

  • Visual brainstorming

  • Structural drawing 

  • Character/Creature design

  • Digital painting

  • Art direction

  • Composition and Point of View

  • Shape language

  • Creative mark making

  • Color Design

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