Hi, I've been familiar with Brenda's work and websites for about five years. After taking a few college drawing classes, I've been feeling the need to draw more often and thought this web site/forum would be a great motivation.
I am a children's art teacher. Currently, I work for Young Rembrandts, a great after-school children's drawing program. About 4 years ago, I owned a Monart (Mona Brooke's Drawing With Children, etc.) Drawing School. I have also taught children's art privately and in the public schools. Right now, I am working on a website devoted to art for children (resources, how-to, where to buy supplies and books, etc.)
Someday, before I die, I would like to illustrate my own children's book, but so far, I don't seem to have the discipline and focus to carry it through. I would also like to become a better painter and plan on taking some oil painting classes at the local community college in the spring.
My favorite drawing medium is colored pencil.
Anyway, I look forward to trying some of the challenges, doing some of the lessons, and looking at everyone's art work.
Full Version: Hello, my name is Cindy
Welcome Cindy,
I too lived in your area about seven years ago in Maryland Heights, so I know the St. Charles area well. Also we have another member who recently joined from that area too. Wow, such a small world. I miss Krieger's Sports Bar. Anyway, enough reminiscing (sp) and glad to see you coming on board with us. I looked through your gallery the other day and must say that you have quite a large amount of skill already. It won't take you long to polish that up. There are many beginners here as well as some professionally competent artists to create a mix of members that screams creativity.
I hope you find everything you need, and don't be afraid to ask questions that you may have. The answers may come pouring in like Jazzy and her rocks. I am also hosting the second Drawing Challenge and you might try your hand at submitting one of the ref drawings, or better yet, do all three. You still have plenty of time left.
Make yourself at home here, I have.
Eric
I too lived in your area about seven years ago in Maryland Heights, so I know the St. Charles area well. Also we have another member who recently joined from that area too. Wow, such a small world. I miss Krieger's Sports Bar. Anyway, enough reminiscing (sp) and glad to see you coming on board with us. I looked through your gallery the other day and must say that you have quite a large amount of skill already. It won't take you long to polish that up. There are many beginners here as well as some professionally competent artists to create a mix of members that screams creativity.
I hope you find everything you need, and don't be afraid to ask questions that you may have. The answers may come pouring in like Jazzy and her rocks. I am also hosting the second Drawing Challenge and you might try your hand at submitting one of the ref drawings, or better yet, do all three. You still have plenty of time left.
Make yourself at home here, I have.
Eric
You are welcome Cindy
very nice to see you here with us
very nice to see you here with us
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Hi, I've been familiar with Brenda's work and websites for about five years. After taking a few college drawing classes, I've been feeling the need to draw more often and thought this web site/forum would be a great motivation.
I am a children's art teacher. Currently, I work for Young Rembrandts, a great after-school children's drawing program. About 4 years ago, I owned a Monart (Mona Brooke's Drawing With Children, etc.) Drawing School. I have also taught children's art privately and in the public schools. Right now, I am working on a website devoted to art for children (resources, how-to, where to buy supplies and books, etc.)
Someday, before I die, I would like to illustrate my own children's book, but so far, I don't seem to have the discipline and focus to carry it through. I would also like to become a better painter and plan on taking some oil painting classes at the local community college in the spring.
My favorite drawing medium is colored pencil.
Anyway, I look forward to trying some of the challenges, doing some of the lessons, and looking at everyone's art work.
hi and welcome to the forum
reading what you wrote was like reading something from my past .. I too was a childrens art teacher for a while..
I loved there untouched imagination and willingness to try colours that we wouldnt dare to use.. i miss teaching
if it wasnt due to illness i would be teaching now.. I used to write childrens stories for fun and for friends and ilustrate them .. have wanted to try again for my grandchildren but time isnt always on my side when wanting to do them.hope you find what you are looking for here
hello and welcome cindy I already put a comment in your gallery
Hi Cindy!
Small world. I also live in St. Charles, MO. Born and raised.
I'm new to the site also, and love it. I'm still learning so this is a great site to share ideas and tips. I look forward to sharing and learning from you.
Small world. I also live in St. Charles, MO. Born and raised.
I'm new to the site also, and love it. I'm still learning so this is a great site to share ideas and tips. I look forward to sharing and learning from you.
Welcome cindy .. I am sure you will love being here .
Welcome Oh i would love to do childrens books my health is very bad i understand how u feel Woo
There is a distance learning Children's Book illustratoan course i have given you the details of the course tutor below i think this kinda course is so....... rare.. you get a professioanl artists as your tutor with all courses
the collage has got some new things up on the site aswell where u can upload you work for your tutor and also have Student Discounts with online art shops
real Job Opportunities for artists
Student Forum
Step by Step Demos
Tutorial Videos
they also have Art Competitions listed on there website ,Current Students Completing courses
We offer students who are in the process of completing their first course (any course except B1, B2 or Young Artists ) a 20% discount on any follow on course. For further details please ring or email the college.
Continuing support and Portfolio development
We are offering our students the opportunity to pay a one off fee of £100 which would entitle the student to submit up to four additional lots of work (maximum of three paintings per submission) over a period of two years for critique and advice. This is an excellent opportunity for students who have finished their course, who don't want to start a new course, but want to continue working with the college and their tutor. Students can refine their techniques and, if appropriate, continue to build up a portfolio - with ongoing advice, if required, regarding starting a career or business in the art world. To qualify for this offer you must have completed a London Art College Course within two years.
the webiste its http://www.londonartcollege.co.uk
am not doing this course am doing the painting and drawing one which covers everything under the sun!!
Childrens illustrator tutor detalis below
Jan is a very fine artist with over twenty years commercial experience. In addition to her work as a Children's Book illustrator with over five hundred publications to her credit, she is an accomplished watercolourist.
With considerable experience of teaching in Ault Education Jan has also been visiting artist to a number of schools and has taught at various Art Schools. Her effective use of colour and imagination is a feature of her work.
There is a distance learning Children's Book illustratoan course i have given you the details of the course tutor below i think this kinda course is so....... rare.. you get a professioanl artists as your tutor with all courses
the collage has got some new things up on the site aswell where u can upload you work for your tutor and also have Student Discounts with online art shops
real Job Opportunities for artists
Student Forum
Step by Step Demos
Tutorial Videos
they also have Art Competitions listed on there website ,Current Students Completing courses
We offer students who are in the process of completing their first course (any course except B1, B2 or Young Artists ) a 20% discount on any follow on course. For further details please ring or email the college.
Continuing support and Portfolio development
We are offering our students the opportunity to pay a one off fee of £100 which would entitle the student to submit up to four additional lots of work (maximum of three paintings per submission) over a period of two years for critique and advice. This is an excellent opportunity for students who have finished their course, who don't want to start a new course, but want to continue working with the college and their tutor. Students can refine their techniques and, if appropriate, continue to build up a portfolio - with ongoing advice, if required, regarding starting a career or business in the art world. To qualify for this offer you must have completed a London Art College Course within two years.
the webiste its http://www.londonartcollege.co.uk
am not doing this course am doing the painting and drawing one which covers everything under the sun!!
Childrens illustrator tutor detalis below
Jan is a very fine artist with over twenty years commercial experience. In addition to her work as a Children's Book illustrator with over five hundred publications to her credit, she is an accomplished watercolourist.
With considerable experience of teaching in Ault Education Jan has also been visiting artist to a number of schools and has taught at various Art Schools. Her effective use of colour and imagination is a feature of her work.
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