Creating expressive characters

Have you ever looked at a drawing and thought… this looks a bit stiff. Why is their knee attached to their head?

Or caught yourself thinking: I can’t draw movement.
All my characters have the same apathetic expression.
What is a lumbar spine? Do I have one? Where is it?

Have no fear ! This Workshop is an in depth exploration on movement and expression in art with a sprinkling of anatomy basics for both humanoids and creatures! You can impress all your friends with the wonders of the sternocleidomastoid after this class.

Building on foundational character design skills, you will be guided through fundamentals to drawing such as

Line of action
Bean bag body
Squash and stretch
Basic proportion of the head and body
Exaggeration and foreshortening
Visualising in 3D

This workshop is suitable for all skill levels - first time artists are welcome! Materials (pencil and paper) will be supplied, but tablets/ipads/personal sketchbooks are welcomed!

SAFETY:

Youth worker if you want to have a chat and to make sure everyone has a safe and supported experience.
Trained First Aid & Mental Health First Aid
Strict rules ensuring all events are drug, smoke and alcohol-free.
Strict policies ensuring all volunteers and staff comply with child safety laws and checks.

Supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services

We are a LGBTIQ Safe space and there is zero tolerance for anything less than acceptance of all people.

Snacks provided.

Fully accessible venue

FREE but must be registered to attend.

About your facilitator:

My name is Maeve and I'm a digital artist who loves colour and all things weird and cute!

I have a special interest in marine life and youth education.

I am a highly creative individual who prides themselves on healthy, effective communication and team building.

I have a background of 10+ years in fine arts and 7+ years of experience in digital art. I have also studied musical theatre and drama and my range of experience has given me a unique perspective on creative processes.

I have recently completed my bachelor's degree in Animation & VFX graduating in early 2023 with high marks and cant wait to share it with you!

From late 2023 I have started teaching students one on one in my home studio, and am hoping to expand into weekly group classes!

I am constantly furthering my craft by attending regular life drawing nights, expanding my technical skills in different mediums and by taking on different projects.