Monthly Art Camp Drawing Cute Cartoon Characters

Research shows there is a significant connection between arts and achievement.

Drawing and coloring develops many talents, such as:
• fine motor skills
• spatial reasoning
• objectivity
• visualization
• self-discipline
• creative problem-solving

Since 2005, Rozine taught cartooning classes to elementary-aged, inner-city children in Chicago and Los Angeles. She is the illustrator, author, and publisher of several all-age coloring activity books. She creates a relaxing atmosphere, encouraging connection amongst others, as well as confident self-expression. 

Upon parent approval, students complete their piece by outlining everything with Sharpie markers. Instead of Sharpie, black marker, colored pencil, or crayon can be used. Many students simply color in their pencil drawings. For extra-credit, create background environments for characters to live in.

Students are encouraged to share their work with Rozine and other learners, by holding their artwork up to the camera after each character is drawn. Praise and recognition is awarded, regardless of skill level. Rozine stresses the importance of each artist liking their own work—and if they see something they don't like, she motivates them to find the solution to fix the problem. Suggested fixes are offered if the student struggles. 

45 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 1 - 2 hours per week outside of class.