Experience level: Beginner; ages 13+ (minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver)
Take your art to the next level and learn the basics of digital art at Intro to Digital Art on Wednesdays, February 10-March 3 from 6-8 p.m. in the Studio.
Instructor Jose Vazquez will teach students to overcome the fear of a blank canvas. Other skills include learning software basics, establishing mood and depth, using color, brush settings, and much more.
$110/person*. Register here. Registration closes February 3 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.
*This curriculum is flexible and works across various software ecosystems. Students should bring the following.
-Drawing stylus with a drawing tablet or a portable touch screen laptop
-Free Apps: Krita (PC/Mac), Autodesk Sketchbook (Mobile/Tablet), IbisPaint
-Paid Apps: Procreate (iPad), Clip Studio Paint (PC/Mac/Tablet), Adobe Photoshop
If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.
By attending, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.
About the instructor:
Jose is a Mexican American artist has worked in the video game industry for 20 plus years and has worked with several game studios. For nine of those years, Jose worked at DS Volition. He worked as a concept artist creating characters, environments, weapons and graphics for the Saints Row Series.
Before working in the game industry, he was an accomplished street artist in Chicago working on Commissioned pieces for the CTA, Chicago Park District, Chicago Public Library and several private commissions. He is an original member of the DC5 crew, one of the well-known graffiti crews in Chicago.
Currently, Jose works as a Freelance concept artist/ illustrator. Still working in the game industry, as well as UIUC Beckman Institute. He also is a well-established local muralist, working for various clients.
About the Farms
The Farms: An Allerton Folk School, offers classes, workshops, and gatherings focusing on art, outdoor education, science, storytelling, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on, experiential teaching and learning, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.
