Virtual Weekend Manga Workshop: Basic Pen and Marker Techniques

Saturday & Sunday, August 7 & 8, 10am-12pm EDT (Online)

Take the next step in your manga art career with pen and marker! Through demonstrations and individual advice, an experienced manga artist will introduce some must-have skills for teenage students including handling of tools, various line techniques and methods, crosshatching for shading, and more. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with new skills to draw manga characters with a more professional finish.

Tuition: $90/$72 Japan Society Members. Recommended for ages 11-17 year olds. One student per registration. Space is limited to 15 students: advanced registration required. A recommended materials list will be provided prior to the workshop.

About Instructor: Richard Ford III is a professional artist based in NYC. Inspired by Japanese anime, manga, and street art, Richard works with various mediums, from digital illustration to traditional paintings, as well as murals. Richard is excited to share his knowledge and techniques with young artists! Richard received a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in illustration from Columbia College Chicago.