Usually I'd do a post like this in art form, but since I got other projects I need to work on, this journal was an easier solution for now.

Come january I'm thinking of teaching people what I know about art. I know I'm not the BEST artist out there, but I have a lot to offer outside application itself. Besides, I have some credentials! I do art for a living, so there's that. I also took art classes throughout both my college and high school careers, not in just things like art and life drawing, but in courses like art theory, humanities, art history, technical and engineering drawing, design, and others. So even though I can't say my 'art level' is top tier I'd like to at least think I know what I'm talking about when it comes to color theory, layout, perspective, and other such ideas. The reason I wanna do this? Because I really like teaching. Another reason? I'm in need of more money. Getting by is hard, and I'm in debt I'm no closer to paying off, and my computer is actually starting to die on me. Commissions can only carry me just so far, especially with my patreon obligations mounting up again. (Not ambivalent about that! I ~needed~ to focus more for my patrons, and I think I've finally got a system that's worth the investment for both me and my patrons)

My lesson plan will include the following:

Art theory- Learning about the fundamentals of artwork, from line usage, shading, texture, to more complex principals, such as balance, noise, and unity.

Application- Using the mediums of your choosing, learning to draw forms, bodies, objects, and backgrounds by objectively breaking down each object into basic elements.

Design- Using theory to create or decorate, in regards to characters or environments

Critique- Learning to utilize feedback to further advance your artistic development

Media choice- Learning to use your selected media to its fullest potential. (I personally have experience with various paints, charcoal, graphite, colored pencil, marker, and digital mediums ranging from GIMP to Manga Studio. I will only be using Manga studio to demonstrate but will utilize the techniques of the mediums to emulate should you desire to learn something other than digital)

Overcoming Artist's block- Learning how to fuel creativity and avoid the oh-so common issue of art exhaustion and blockage.


So in essence, I want this to actually be a real and beneficial course, I want to be able to dedicate at least 3 hours a week to teaching a class for anyone that's interested in learning. I do NOT plan on charging a lot of money. I'm thinking either 10 USD per lesson, or take a 4 month course for a flat rate of 100 USD. The process to join will require the use of Discord. I'll be using it to stream privately and keeping in communication, as well as for both critiquing and sharing art. Yes, there will be homework, and no, taking my class will NOT qualify you for anything. It's meant only to pass on the knowledge I have to anyone that's interested in learning more, and hopefully be cheaper than trying to go to an art school. Full disclosure, if you want a job in art, you don't need a degree, you need a portfolio. So hey, maybe it ~will~ qualify you for something if you learn and produce enough. Maybe. Comment below if you're interested.