Capturing Character: Bring Your Illustrations To Life - 2 Day Workshop 2025

Learn how to infuse your artwork with energy, emotion, and personality using powerful character design and storytelling techniques.

Have you ever wanted to take your drawing skills to the next level and create illustrations that truly pop off the page?

Whether you're dreaming of crafting beautiful stand-alone designs or exploring the world of visual storytelling, this hands-on two-day workshop is the perfect place to start.

Designed for beginner to intermediate artists, this course will introduce you to key illustration techniques that bring energy, clarity, and emotion to your work. With a mix of demos, creative exercises, and guided feedback, you’ll get a chance to develop your ideas and turn them into compelling illustrations.

Join us for two days of inspiration, creativity, and skill-building - and leave with a miniillustration you've taken to the next level.

Course Outline:

Day 1:

• Learning facial proportions
• Creating dynamic expressions
• Observational vs construction drawing

Day 2:

• Body proportions
• Character movement
• Engaging compositions
• Making your own illustration

Artist Bio:

April Pierce (them/they) is an award-winning comic book illustrator with over 10 years of experience. Their two comics include The Prince and the Swan (https://princeandswan.com/) and Mermaid Huntress (https://mermaidhuntress.com/). They currently live in Vancouver with their husband and two cats.