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We teach brand new five-week classes every session. These classes are a great way to improve your skills with the opportunity for one-on-one instruction and expert feedback.

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Our library includes all past demos and is an invaluable resource to students who wish to learn fundamental drawing skills. Combine independent study from our library while taking current classes for a rich and impactful learning experience.

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Intro to Character Sketching: Heads

11/21 - 12/19

Registration opens: November 21, 2022

Fundamental Head Drawing

11/22 - 12/20

Registration opens: November 22, 2022

Figure Drawing

11/23 - 12/21

Registration opens: November 23, 2022

Intro to Perspective

11/24 - 12/22

Registration opens: November 24, 2022

Two Value Drawing: Shadow Mapping

11/25 - 12/23

Registration opens: November 25, 2022

Structural Anatomy: Hands

11/26 - 12/24

Registration opens: November 26, 2022

What we have to offer

Personalized feedback from an experienced instructor

Simple solutions to complex problems

Flexible participation model and class schedule

Affordable pricing model

WE BELIEVE ARTISTS LEARN BEST BY DOING

Our teaching style is active, engaging, and highly-personalized. Foundation Art School has adapted the teaching methods of classical ateliers to an online platform accessible to all. We aim to create an engaging learning environment that meets students wherever they are in their art education and gives them the tools they need to succeed.

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Skills for success

Our mission is to help you build a solid foundation of fundamental drawing skills to prepare for a successful career in art.

WHY DID WE CREATE FOUNDATION ART SCHOOL?

Foundation Art School is designed for beginner to intermediate art students who want to learn the fundamentals of representational art. Our classes are perfect for aspiring professional artists as well as passionate hobbyists. The fundamental skills we teach are critical for illustration, concepting, storyboarding, fine art and any professional field that is based in representational art.

HOW DOES THE SCHOOL WORK?

Our courses are five weeks long and consist of weekly demos and, for Gold-level students, a personalized critique video for each week. All students will receive the same reference that the instructor uses in the demo plus more images to work from for their weekly practice assignments.

WHAT CLASSES DO WE TEACH?

We teach a wide variety of classes including figure drawing, head drawing, quick sketch, anatomy, perspective, drapery, clothed figure, and more.

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What Our Students Say

I’ve worked with several fantastic teachers and Brian really spends the time on each person to figure out exactly what they seem to be struggling with and then he’s able to visually and verbally explain the solution.

 

Alex Quinn

BUFFALO, NY, USA

Immediately, I was struck by the way Brian could so clearly educate through his visual language, through drawing. With Foundation Art School, Brian presents this same clarity and mastery of visual language in a structured, easy to understand way that has such practical density for the student.

 

Tom Ansell

BANKSIA GROVE, PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Brian is excellent at giving the attention you need to progress with extensive feedback and draw overs. He makes sure you get the information he's teaching and will explain it as much as it takes. He is extremely kind, patient, and personable, so don't feel like you have to understand everything right away.  If you ever decide to take a class, you are in good hands. 

 

Faith Quinn

BUFFALO, NY, USA

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Check out this sample demonstration video to get a better idea of what our classes are like. Full class demos are typically 1-2 hours long, but this sample will give you an idea of what to expect.

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