Illustration Classes

I would recommend Victoria 100%. She has a wide variety of lessons that are clear and effective, and she is always very understanding and flexible when it comes to rescheduling. She is not only a great teacher but also deeply passionate about the subject she teaches, which makes learning with her both engaging and enjoyable. -Argane, art student

With over 15 years experience illustrating professionally and over a dozen books illustrated, I am excited to jump into sharing my knowledge and industry experience with anyone looking to explore their own pathway to storytelling through art. Educated in a wide range of concepts and media, including drawing and composition, figure drawing, painting, illustration, multimedia, and game design, I have worked to build a welcoming online community for artists of any age or skill level willing to learn and apply their skillset to a practical use.

$35.00 / hour

Turning Pages & Drawing Dreams: 20-Lesson Course Outline

Trial Lesson
- Introduction
- Drawing Goals/Demo
- Coaching
- Homework- Draw anything you like. We’ll discuss areas of improvement next class.

Unit 1: Foundations of Drawing & Visual Thinking

Warm-up (every class): 5 min of 60-second gesture/ blind contour drawings

Line, Shape, and Form
- Contour drawing, gesture sketching
- Drawing from observation vs. imagination
Light and Shadow
- Value scale, shading techniques (hatching, stippling)
- Simple object studies with light source
Perspective Basics
- One- and two-point perspective
- Drawing simple scenes (interiors, houses)
Proportion and Composition
- Rule of thirds, focal points
- Drawing still life and simple vignettes
Sketchbook Magic & Creative Prompts
- Imaginative exercises (e.g., turn scribbles into creatures)
- Sketching from memory and emotion

Unit 2: Character, Style & Visual Storytelling

Drawing Animals & Creatures
- Realistic Animals vs. Stylized forms
- Invent your own hybrid animal
Introduction to Human Figures
- Proportions, simplified anatomy
- Poses & expressions
Designing Characters
- Archetypes & silhouettes
- Costume, accessories, and personality through shape
Facial Expressions & Emotions
- Exaggeration, emotion charts
- Expressive heads from different angles
Environments & Mood
- Indoor vs. outdoor scenes
- Using shape & lighting to tell a story

Unit 3: Color, Style Development & Digital Tools

Color Theory & Media Exploration
- Color wheel, harmony, warm vs. cool
- Try watercolors, markers, colored pencil
Style Study- Your Influences & Icons
- Analyze illustration styles (Golden Age, animation, etc.)
- Create a piece inspired by a favorite artist
Intro to Digital Illustration
- Basics of digital tools (Procreate, Photoshop, etc.)
- Line, layer, and brush basics
Creating Repeating Patterns (Surface Design Intro)
- Simple motifs into tiling patterns
- Try applying to sticker or print mockups
Texture, Brushes, and Mixed Media
- Traditional + digital blending
- Creating illustrated “mood boards”

Unit 4: Final Projects & Portfolio Prep

From Idea to Illustration
- Thumbnails, iterations, refining sketches
- Composition planning for a polished piece
Children's Book Art 101
- Page layout, narrative flow
- Try a 3-panel story sequence
Stickers, Prints, & Merch-Ready Art
- Formatting artwork for promotional use
- Tips on scanning, cleanup, and prepping for print
Final Project Work Session
- Personal narrative illustration or series
- 1-on-1 feedback and refinement
Gallery Day & Reflection
- Share final pieces, peer reviews
- Discuss next steps: building a portfolio, personal voice, continued growth

Preply
The pink Preply link will direct you to my subscription tutoring service. You'll pay in advance, but lock in a reserved space for the duration of the course according to a schedule you choose. You'll also receive 25% off your trial lesson.

Discord

Alternatively, if you need a more flexible payment plan, or you would like to pay for limited units or lessons suited to your needs, you can contact me for in-depth plan customization and private class meetings via my Discord server.

Either way, you'll receive quality 1-on-1 custom attention to your development as an artist.