beginning Illustration
Eric Wilkerson
Fall 2025
interactive small classes once a week for 14 Weeks
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You can audit this course as an observer for $495. Click Here for more info.
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*The mentorship runs for 14 sessions. SmArt School teachers sometimes have to travel for professional reasons. If they must miss a class they will notify all students with as much lead time as possible and add a session to the end of the calendar. Some weeks off are also scheduled into the calendar, see the 'Courses' main page for details. ALL CLASSES MEET LIVE and are not recorded due to proprietary content. Teaching will not happen via email, only during class time.
Beginning Illustration
Illustration is much more than just being able to draw a thing. We will go over all the essentials of creating drama, mood, composition. There will be in-depth lectures on composition, reference gathering, basic photography, cinematic lighting and the creation of maquettes for imaginative realism art. There is so much to learn!
In addition we will introduce you to the rich history of illustration. Every illustrator today is building upon the many greats that have come before. Yet this history is seldom taught. Having knowledge of the illustrators of the past can help you as you journey towards creating your own vision in the world of narrative art.
We will establish the techniques that will help you continue your studies and prosper in the advanced mentorships at SmArt School or wherever your artistic journey takes you.
Because these classes are small, Eric will be able to meet you where you are at with your skills and interests. Everyone is welcome. The class covers essentials that continue to be important principles for all artists. It can serve as an introductory course or as a refresher course for experienced students as they develop their portfolio. Eric provides a range of assignments based on real-life illustration jobs or following the students' narrative art interests. Students will start using their skills as they're guided by Eric's many years as an artist and teacher.
The class covers essentials that continue to be important principles for all artists. It can serve as an introductory course or as a refresher course for experienced students as they develop or rework their portfolio. At the end of the semester each student's work will be introduced to a special artist guest.
In addition we will introduce you to the rich history of illustration. Every illustrator today is building upon the many greats that have come before. Yet this history is seldom taught. Having knowledge of the illustrators of the past can help you as you journey towards creating your own vision in the world of narrative art.
We will establish the techniques that will help you continue your studies and prosper in the advanced mentorships at SmArt School or wherever your artistic journey takes you.
Because these classes are small, Eric will be able to meet you where you are at with your skills and interests. Everyone is welcome. The class covers essentials that continue to be important principles for all artists. It can serve as an introductory course or as a refresher course for experienced students as they develop their portfolio. Eric provides a range of assignments based on real-life illustration jobs or following the students' narrative art interests. Students will start using their skills as they're guided by Eric's many years as an artist and teacher.
The class covers essentials that continue to be important principles for all artists. It can serve as an introductory course or as a refresher course for experienced students as they develop or rework their portfolio. At the end of the semester each student's work will be introduced to a special artist guest.
About Eric Wilkerson
Eric has carved out an impressive career as an in-demand Illustrator. His creative versatility spans across publishing, advertising, animation, comics, video games and even costume design. His client list includes Wizards of the Coast, Weta Workshop, Marvel, Upper Deck, Blue Man Group, Nickelodeon, Topps, Dark Horse Comics, Harper Collins, Scholastic and Disney Publishing. Eric is a New York Times bestselling Illustrator and Chesley Award Winner for Best Hardback Book Cover.
Eric Wilkerson's Website: https://ericwilkersonart.com/