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The illustration studio builds on student’s artistic interest. Teen artists learn how to draw with anatomical accuracy using contrast, line work, and structural design. Youth then level-up with Procreate on iPad, and Adobe Photoshop to create animations, comics, stickers, and t-shirts.

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teaching artist | george eberhardt

George Eberhardt (he/him) started at WMCAT as an illustration teaching artist in 2008. He specializes in mural art, graphic design, and illustration. In 2016, George served as project manager and mural artist for a winning team at Art Prize. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration and Digital media from Kendall College of Art and Design. Check out George’s work!

2025 fall + 2026 Spring offerings

FALL | MONDAY + WEDNESDAY

Digital Illustration

Eligibility: 9-12 grade GRPS students  

Bring drawing to life through digital illustration! You’ll learn traditional techniques like anatomical accuracy, line work and structural design all while using Procreate and iPads to develop your style! Experience what’s possible when you go from pen and paper to creative technology.

FALL | TUESDAY + THURSDAY

Digital Illustration

Eligibility: 9-12 grade GRPS students  

Bring drawing to life through digital illustration! You’ll learn traditional techniques like anatomical accuracy, line work and structural design all while using Procreate and iPads to develop your style! Experience what’s possible when you go from pen and paper to creative technology. 

SPRING | MONDAY + WEDNESDAY

Digital Illustration I

Eligibility: 9-12 grade GRPS students  

This studio introduces students to the creative world of digital art. Students develop and refine their drawing and illustration skills using Procreate, while also exploring animation techniques in Procreate Dreams. Students alternate between two focuses: one day dedicated to digital drawing and illustration, and the next to creating animated GIFs and expressive character animations. The goal of this class is to help artists build foundational animation skills, strengthen their digital art techniques, and expand their natural artistic talents.

SPRING | TUESDAY + THURSDAY

Digital Illustration II

Eligibility: 9-12 grade GRPS students  

In this studio students continue exploring the world of digital art through the lens of comic and manga illustration. Students will learn character design, proportions, sequential storytelling, and how to create a character model sheet. In this course, students alternate between developing their digital drawing and illustration skills in Procreate, and learning classic comic book illustration techniques to create detailed character models.

The goal of this class is to help artists build a foundation in visual storytelling while refining their digital illustration techniques, encouraging them to expand their creative abilities and develop their unique artistic style.

teen arts + tech enrollment

Studios are first come first served! Students are placed in studios on a rolling basis.
We recommend turning in your materials ASAP to secure a spot!  

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