How to Draw Monsters & Scary Creatures: Creature Design and Horror Art Class
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
I’ll teach a variety of drawing techniques unique to creating wild and scary creatures but also some fundamentals that are useful for any type of drawing. It's not a step-by-step drawing class in which we all draw the same thing. Instead I teach new tips, show examples, do demonstrations, and encourage students to apply these techniques in creating their own creatures. I’ll be mostly working in pencil and ink, but sometimes I’ll add color with markers or watercolor. Students can always add color to any of their creations in their own time, and can draw digitally if they prefer. I start class off with a brief round of introductions and give students the chance to share any drawings they've done over the course of the week. Then I usually show examples from famous or expert monster designs to point out the main technique of the day and how effective it is for creature design. Then I do a live demo of the technique. I usually show stopping intermittently to offer constructive feedback if students desire and to answer questions. Students will draw along with me some as we practice the technique together, but then they will try out the technique on their own to create their own unique creations. Techniques we focus on include: -drawing eyes -animal anatomy study -ideation (coming up with ideas) -how to draw tentacles -drawing fangs and talons -drawing wings -drawing scales -seeing and drawing in shapes -perspective -dynamic compositions -shading and highlights -light an shadow -using contrast in creature design -drawing humanoid figures and correct anatomy -and much more! ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR: KEVIN CATALAN, PROFESSIONAL COMIC BOOK ARTIST: Kevin Anthony Catalan is a freelance Comic Cartoonist with two published comic books, Space Knights and Tales of Space Knights, and is featured as a cover artist and guest artist for various other comics. Kevin was taught how to draw at a very young age by his father, an animator that worked at Disney and Warner Brothers, and was introduced to comics at age 9, instantly falling in love with the medium. Kevin graduated with a B.A. from San Francisco State University, majoring in Studio Arts with a focus on oil painting, and took various comic book classes. While in the University, Kevin tutored his fellow classmates in various subjects including Astronomy, Painting, and Comics Making. Kevin self published his epic action-packed comic book “Space Knights” a month after his college graduation in 2020, which has now been picked up by an independent Publisher. With all of this success as a comic book artist, teaching has been the most gratifying thing that has come out of his art career. Teaching is about growth on both sides. Kevin’s approach is to start a dialogue with his students, being able to ask questions and let them form their own way of tackling problems. There are no solid rules to art making, but they are lots of guides. So Kevin will help his students find their own individuality by showing them his methods but encouraging them to find their own unique interests and style. Outside of drawing comics, Kevin loves to play video games, watch movies, use his telescope to stargaze and exercise.
Learning Goals
Students will learn a variety of tips and techniques for drawing in general and for drawing monsters.
Other Details
Supply List
Paper Pencil Pen--any pen works but these are my favorite and the most versatile for the style of drawing we will be doing: https://tinyurl.com/ya3wkmmb
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
4 teachers have teaching certificates
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Maryland Teaching Certificate
Washington Teaching Certificate in Special Education
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
4 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree from University of Massachusetts
Master's Degree in English from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Master's Degree in Education from Maryland Institute Collage of Art
Master's Degree in Education from Teachers College at Columbia University
9 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in History from Westfield State College
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Rowan University
Bachelor's Degree in History from Bryan College
Bachelor's Degree in English from Bryan College
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from San Francisco State University
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from The University of New Mexico
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from California State University, Fresno
Bachelor's Degree in Fine/Studio Arts from UW-Whitewater
Bachelor's Degree from North Carolina State University
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from North Carolina State University
KEVIN CATALAN, PROFESSIONAL COMIC BOOK ARTIST: Kevin Anthony Catalan is a freelance Comic Cartoonist with two published comic books, Space Knights and Tales of Space Knights, and is featured as a cover artist and guest artist for various other comics. Kevin was taught how to draw at a very young age by his father, an animator that worked at Disney and Warner Brothers, and was introduced to comics at age 9, instantly falling in love with the medium. Kevin graduated with a B.A. from San Francisco State University, majoring in Studio Arts with a focus on oil painting, and took various comic book classes. While in the University, Kevin tutored his fellow classmates in various subjects including Astronomy, Painting, and Comics Making. Kevin self published his epic action-packed comic book “Space Knights” a month after his college graduation in 2020, which has now been picked up by an independent Publisher. With all of this success as a comic book artist, teaching has been the most gratifying thing that has come out of his art career. Teaching is about growth on both sides. Kevin’s approach is to start a dialogue with his students, being able to ask questions and let them form their own way of tackling problems. There are no solid rules to art making, but they are lots of guides. So Kevin will help his students find their own individuality by showing them his methods but encouraging them to find their own unique interests and style. Outside of drawing comics, Kevin loves to play video games, watch movies, use his telescope to stargaze and exercise.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$27
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 110 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
1-4 learners per class