Comic Creators Bootcamp
Saturday July 18th, 2026
11am-5pm
Saturday July 18th, 2026
11am-5pm
(3hr session)
Strengthen your fundamentals and elevate your drawing practice in this focused, three‑hour still‑life bootcamp held at the Pomona Drawing Club
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What you’ll learn:
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How the bootcamp works:
April will lecture and draw live from a still‑life setup, with a camera and TV display so every student can follow along clearly from their seat. You’ll work step‑by‑step on newsprint with charcoal, focusing on essential skills that transfer directly into stronger figure drawing.
April will lecture and draw live from a still‑life setup, with a camera and TV display so every student can follow along clearly from their seat. You’ll work step‑by‑step on newsprint with charcoal, focusing on essential skills that transfer directly into stronger figure drawing.
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Who this is for:
Beginners building a foundation, returning artists refreshing their skills, and anyone preparing for figure drawing sessions. |
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Supplies:
A full supply list will be provided. Students will work with charcoal on newsprint. |
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Portrait Drawing Bootcamp
with Andrew Cortez
Coming Soon (6hr session)
A focused, hands‑on class designed to sharpen your portrait‑drawing skills while introducing techniques for charcoal, white charcoal on toned paper.
The workshop begins with a guided class demo: Andrew draws from a reference photo while students follow along step‑by‑step on the same portrait. After the demo, a live model joins the session. Students work from life while Andrew provides personalized coaching, individual feedback & corrections.
The workshop begins with a guided class demo: Andrew draws from a reference photo while students follow along step‑by‑step on the same portrait. After the demo, a live model joins the session. Students work from life while Andrew provides personalized coaching, individual feedback & corrections.
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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
• Head Proportions & Anatomy — structure, planes, and likeness • Light Logic — simplifying values for clarity • Two‑Tone Statement — using charcoal + white charcoal effectively • Charcoal on Toned Paper — additive and subtractive techniques • Drawing with a Brush — soft transitions and expressive marks |
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Bootcamp Breakdown
• Guided demo from photo reference • Long‑pose session with a live model • Step‑by‑step instruction during the demo • Individual critique + hands‑on coaching • Practical techniques you can apply immediately |
Coming Soon!
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A 6‑Hour Intensive Bootcamp for Serious Beginners & Growing Artists
Take your figure drawing to the next level with a focused, academic deep‑dive into the essentials. This immersive, in‑person bootcamp gives you the structure, guidance, and live‑model practice you need to build real confidence in your work.
Over six concentrated hours
you’ll train like a traditional atelier student, learning to see with accuracy, draw with intention, and understand the human form from the inside out.
What you’ll master:
Gesture & movement — capture the pose with clarity and rhythm
Proportion & measurement — build figures that feel balanced and believable
Anatomy foundations — understand the major forms that drive structure
Volume & construction — turn simple shapes into solid, dimensional bodies
Light, shadow & value — create depth and sculpt form with confident shading
Whether you’re just starting your artistic journey or refining your fundamentals, this bootcamp gives you the essential toolkit every figure artist relies on. Expect focused demos, guided exercises, and plenty of hands‑on drawing time with a live model.
Build the skills that make everything else possible.
Take your figure drawing to the next level with a focused, academic deep‑dive into the essentials. This immersive, in‑person bootcamp gives you the structure, guidance, and live‑model practice you need to build real confidence in your work.
Over six concentrated hours
you’ll train like a traditional atelier student, learning to see with accuracy, draw with intention, and understand the human form from the inside out.
What you’ll master:
Gesture & movement — capture the pose with clarity and rhythm
Proportion & measurement — build figures that feel balanced and believable
Anatomy foundations — understand the major forms that drive structure
Volume & construction — turn simple shapes into solid, dimensional bodies
Light, shadow & value — create depth and sculpt form with confident shading
Whether you’re just starting your artistic journey or refining your fundamentals, this bootcamp gives you the essential toolkit every figure artist relies on. Expect focused demos, guided exercises, and plenty of hands‑on drawing time with a live model.
Build the skills that make everything else possible.
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