fall 2025
interactive small classes once a week for 14 Weeks
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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.
Science Fiction & Fantasy Illustration & Book covers
If you want a "no-nonsense" "give it to me straight" consummate professional to teach you the craft and the art of Illustration, DAN DOS SANTOS is the teacher for you. Through weekly assignments and draw-overs specifically tailored toward your goals Dan brings will guide your down a rigorous path from sketch to finish. He will help you learn how to solve the constant puzzle of the illustration assignment with polish and originality. Digital and traditional media welcome.
Towards the end of the semester a special guest will review student work.
After taking this class students will also receive the option of a free profile on the Alumni Portfolios page. Visit the Alumni Portfolios page and type a teacher's name into the search bar to see some of the artists who studied with that teacher.
Towards the end of the semester a special guest will review student work.
After taking this class students will also receive the option of a free profile on the Alumni Portfolios page. Visit the Alumni Portfolios page and type a teacher's name into the search bar to see some of the artists who studied with that teacher.
Dan Dos Santos
Dan's work spans a variety of genres, including novels, comics and film. His client list includes: Disney, Universal Studios, Boeing Aircraft, Saatchi & Saatchi, Scholastic Books, The Greenwich Workshop, Penguin, Random House, Tor, UpperDeck, Wizards of the Coast, and DC Comics. Dan has received numerous awards including: a 2010 Silver Medal from Spectrum Annual, the 2007 Jack Gaughan Award for Best Emerging Artist, and the Chesley Award for Best Paperback Cover. His illustrations have graced the #1 spot on the New York Times Best Seller list many times.
what students are saying
"Taking your class was one of the best decisions I've ever made! I learned so so so much-not only about improving my work but about the broader world of
illustration. If anyone is on the fence, sign up!!!!! Do it!!!!!! Dan reallv sincerelv cares about every student, and works so hard helping everyone to make their next breakthrough."
Lyss Menold @lyssmenold
"You are an incredible instructor. I felt you pushed my work in a personal way that's authentic to me. Not only did you uplevel my work, but also my process (how
to use reference), methods of learning (how to think about assignments), and how to think about the industry (working with art directors). I'm so excited for the next set of artists you mentor!"
Sean Liu @seanyliuart
"A fantastic course for anyone who wants to make a HUGE progression in their
work. If you're on the fence this is your sign to start this mentorship + Thanks for holding me accountable so that every part of all my pieces were the best they could be!"
Sarah Van Rose @sarahvanrose
"Thank you @smarterartschool for the amazing class with @dandossantos art and Thank you Dan."
Ken Robkin @ken.robkin
illustration. If anyone is on the fence, sign up!!!!! Do it!!!!!! Dan reallv sincerelv cares about every student, and works so hard helping everyone to make their next breakthrough."
Lyss Menold @lyssmenold
"You are an incredible instructor. I felt you pushed my work in a personal way that's authentic to me. Not only did you uplevel my work, but also my process (how
to use reference), methods of learning (how to think about assignments), and how to think about the industry (working with art directors). I'm so excited for the next set of artists you mentor!"
Sean Liu @seanyliuart
"A fantastic course for anyone who wants to make a HUGE progression in their
work. If you're on the fence this is your sign to start this mentorship + Thanks for holding me accountable so that every part of all my pieces were the best they could be!"
Sarah Van Rose @sarahvanrose
"Thank you @smarterartschool for the amazing class with @dandossantos art and Thank you Dan."
Ken Robkin @ken.robkin
Dan Dos Santos's Website: https://www.dandossantos.com/