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Welcome to Foundation Art School!
We're making some changes to get ready for the launch of our monthly subscription program. It should launch in the next couple months and will give students access to a library of past demos. There may be some incomplete pages and links while the site is updated. Thanks for your patience while we work to get the site completed.

In the meantime, all of the 5 week classes below will be working normally.

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Registration for Session 5
opens on 10/30 at 8am PT

View the full schedule below.

Intro to Character Sketching: Heads Learn More

dates: 11 / 21 / 2022 - 12 / 19 / 2022

In this class, you will learn the fundamentals of drawing dynamic and expressive characters.You will also learn the basics of visual storytelling as it relates to character design. In week 1, we will cover what makes for a great character sketch and how your drawings are a means of exploring the character and telling a story to your audience. This lesson will also cover materials and sketchbooking...

Fundamental Head Drawing Learn More

dates: 11 / 22 / 2022 - 12 / 20 / 2022

This class is designed with beginning level students in mind but is great for intermediate students as well. Fundamental Head Drawing is a must for students new to the school and unfamiliar with our methodology. The head drawing process will be broken down and a full class will be spent on each step. Topics will include: Reilly Method/gesture, structure, features, tone, 2-value, full value, and mo...

Figure Drawing Learn More

dates: 11 / 23 / 2022 - 12 / 21 / 2022

This class is exactly what it sounds like, 5 weeks of figure drawing! Figure Drawing will start with a focus on gesture and construction and then gradually transition to a more tonal approach. The first 2 weeks will focus on information about gesture, structure, and anatomy while the next 3 weeks will also include information about shape, value, edge, rendering, light and shadow, etc. A logical an...

Intro to Perspective Learn More

dates: 11 / 24 / 2022 - 12 / 22 / 2022

Perspective is the foundation that all representational art is built on. Understanding perspective is critical for students with professional aspirations. If your goal is to pursue concepting, illustration, fine art, animation, matte painting, or almost any other profession based in representational art, a functional understanding of perspective is a must. This class is designed as an introduction...

Two Value Drawing: Shadow Mapping Learn More

dates: 11 / 25 / 2022 - 12 / 23 / 2022

The two value stage of a drawing is an important part of successful rendering. Shadow mapping is an important first step to a strong two value drawing. And an in depth understanding of shape and edge are the foundation that shadow mapping is built on. This class is an in depth exploration of shape and edge, and the role that they play in shadow mapping and the creation of a strong two value head o...

Structural Anatomy: Hands Learn More

dates: 11 / 26 / 2022 - 12 / 24 / 2022

Hands are an absolutely critical component of every figure drawing. This class will start with an overview of all the essential anatomy of the hand and the following four weeks will be devoted to the practical implementation of that knowledge. Week 1: In depth overview of important hand anatomy. (muscles + bones) Week 2: Basic shapes of the hand. Week 3: In depth exploration of finger...

Pricing

Choose your level of participation.

Gold

$250 per class

  • One weekly demo video
  • Reference photos and/or instructional handouts
  • View the weekly critique video
  • Submit drawings for weekly critique video
    Video includes all of the critiques for the entire class. Will be anywhere from 2-5 hours long depending on how many students are in the class.
  • Include questions to be answered in the weekly critique.

Silver

$75 per class

  • One weekly demo video
  • Reference photos and/or instructional handouts
  • View the weekly critique video
    Your drawings will NOT be featured in the critiques.

Bronze

$50 per class

  • One weekly demo video
  • Reference photos and/or instructional handouts

Classes are five weeks long.
Price includes all 5 weeks.

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Student Work Submission Deadline:

Each week Gold level students must upload their drawings within 5 days of the demo being released to be included in the critique video. For example, if a demo is released on 4/19 at 12am PT then the submission deadline is 4/23 at 11:59pm PT.

 

Refund Policy:

Foundation Art School will not refund a purchase of a Drawing Class after the first day the class starts. If you purchased a Foundation Art School Drawing Class and you would like a refund before the class starts, please contact:

info@foundationartschool.com

Exceptions may be made in Foundation Art School's discretion.

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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