Graphic Novel and Genre Illustration for Teens with James Beihl | 11/10-12/22 | Fall 2021

Graphic Novel and Genre Illustration for Teens with James Beihl | 11/10-12/22 | Fall 2021

Teens | This class has been canceled

All Levels

11/10/2021-12/22/2021

6:30 AM-8:00 PM EDT on Wed

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185.00 USD

Member Discount Available

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Broaden your understanding of the concepts, and fundamentals of graphic novel creation. In this class you will delve into character design, inking and coloring your illustrations, constructing a thumbnail and translating it into a full page, and more. You’ll explore figure drawing, perspective and storytelling in a fun and engaging way. The goal of your first six-week session is to complete an anthropomorphic version of one of the Four Seasons and put that character in a one page 4-5 panel comic. Instructor James Beihl opens each class with a demonstration of the topic of the day, and keeps students inspired with individual feedback on their work.

  • No Class 11/24.
  • ALLI Virtual Classes are hosted on Zoom:
  • • Click the link in your confirmation email to access the virtual classroom. The meeting will start when the instructor (the meeting host) arrives.
  • • Make sure you download the Zoom app on the device you plan to use PRIOR to the start of class.
  • Tuition for virtual classes in non-refundable.
  • *Colored Pencils - Standard Pack ( Prismacolor ) OR any markers or water colors for washes is fine as well :)
  • *An HB Steadler drawing pencil or a Mental 0.5 HB Mechanical pencil with Leads
  • *An Alvin drafting eraser
  • *A basic set of microns
  • *A sharpie
  • *A kneaded eraser
  • *A clear drafting ruler
  • *A pad of Strathmore 11 x 17 300 series art boards ( 2 ply Bristol Paper )
  • *A vivid imagination!
Beihl, James

James Beihl is a local artist and arts educator with over 15 years of experience in the field. James graduated from Pratt Institute in 2011 with a BFA in Communications Design. From there James broke into the entertainment art field doing various comic books and concept design work for independent studios and publications. In 2015 James worked with Glasshouse Graphics Talent Agency and collaborated on a fantasy series with author Karen Traviss of Star Wars and Halo fame. In 2017 James began teaching at the Atelier At Flowerfield in Smithtown NY and has been involved in Art Education ever since. James also started doing Holiday Art with the art studio The Rise.Org around this time as well and when he is not painting sci-fi book covers he is sculpting artwork on giant pumpkins. As of recently James continues to work on sci-fi/fantasy book covers and teaches several classes in picture-making both in-person and remotely.