ART CLASSESI'm Sarah! I'm an art instructor in Austin. I love helping others express their individual creativity.

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UPCOMING CLASSES in 2025

✨ Exploring Culture Through Food: Art Workshop
Let’s explore and share what food means to us! Learn how to draw adorable food. Bring your stories and passion for food! Materials provided.
Registration not required✨ Fri, May 9 | 2-4pm - Crafty Adult (18+) Register
✨ Sat, May 10 | 1-3pm - All Ages Register
✨ Tue, May 20 | 6-7:30pm - Crafty Adult (18+) Register
✨ Wed, May 21 | 4-6pm - All Ages Register

BOOKINGS / CONTACTQuestions or suggestions? I'd be happy to hear from you! [email protected]

✨ DnD Character Creation
Introduce kids to Dungeons and Dragons by having them illustrate character along with their character stats.✨ Cute Clay Snacks
For adults and kids. Make adorable magnets with polymer clay inspired by your favorite childhood snacks.✨ Cottage Core Hair Clip Charm Making
That was a mouthful. For adults and teens. Handmade hair clip charms inspired by nature.✨ Felt Sew Critters
For adults. Make little forest fauna using felt. Finish them off with a bit of filling.✨ Felt Sew Cat
For adults and teens. Sew an adorable cat with a carrying pouch using felt!✨ Felt Sew Fantasy Bookmarks
For Adults and teens. Turn fantasy characters into a string felt bookmark.✨ Bookmark Charms Bar
For adults and teens. Paint your own bookmarks and add trinket charms to them.

✨ Negative Watercolor Painting
For adults. Paint starting in the front and working your way back using layering techniques and negative space.✨ Farmers Market Tote Bag Painting
For addults. Paint totes inspired by produce, flowers, and more.✨ Pressed Flower Lanterns
For adults. Decorate tea light candle holders using real flowers.✨ Shower Steamers
For adults and teens. Make a variety of essential oil infused shower steamers.✨ Checkered Beaded Hair Clips
For adults and teens. Customize clips with a small beaded design.✨ Clay Trinket Trays
For adults and teens. Make trays to hold jewelry, keys, or anything small.✨ Polymer Clay Fruit Magnets
For adults. Mold clay into fruit shapes with faces for fun fridge magnets.

YOUTUBEHow to Draw a Cartoon Face: Genevieve's Design Studio
     Follow along tutorial, great tips + techniquesProcreate Beginner's Series
     Beginner guide playlistFormat files for Print for Children's Books: Genevieve's Design StudioProcreate 20 Top Tips
     Tip: "Pressure Curve" educes the amount of pen pressure you need to applyProcreate for Kids: Lisa Bardot
     For someone new to digital art

FAQHow do you setup your file for picture books?
     300 DPI. Generic CMYK
     This video is helpful for figuring out margins & bleeds (13:48 for calculations)Where can I download FREE brushes & paper textures?
     Gumroad - Drawing & Painting > popular tags: procreate brushes >Max price : 0.
     OR Search Bar + filter Max price: 0
     ProcreateFolio - Search Bar
     (e.g. "Free ink brush" or "Free watercolor paper texture")I have a shaky hand. Can I still use Procreate?
     Yes! Motion Filtering, designed for hand tremors/accessibility,
     stabilizes brush strokesDo you have a storyboard template?
     Yes, download here.

DOMESITKAForest Fantasy Illustration: Natalie Andrewson
     I used Procreate only. Learned techniques and character development.Creating Characters for Children's Stories: Jimena S. Sarquiz
     Solid foundation for Procreate, picture book illustrations, and storytellingChildren’s Publications: Editorial Design and Illustration: Jimena S. Sarquiz
     I learned how to use gradient maps and valuesOnline Portfolio for Children's Book Illustrator: Marissa Valdez
     Last part is in Procreate. She's great at explaining for beginners

MISCBlending Mode GuideColor Palette CinemaImport brushesRealistic watercolor brushesSwatches of all default brushesSave PDFs

CONTACT
Reach out if you have any questions
[email protected]