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November 12, 2014  by

Full Bleed: A Comic Art Showcase

Join the Chicago Comic Creators for Full Bleed: A Comic Art Showcase. This free gallery showing will feature artwork from some of the city’s best up-and-comic comic artists and writers.

Ten independent, local comic creators will be displaying artwork including pin-ups, sketches, sequential art, and comic books. All art on display will be on sale, and there’ll be a raffle featuring items that won’t be available anywhere else.

Come for the original artwork. Come for the independent comics. Or come just for a night of music, food, and free beer.

Full Bleed is hosted by the International School of Comics of Chicago, an artistic hub for those who create or consume comics and illustration.

Featured Comic Creators Include:

Ali Cantarella

Angel Onofre

Daniel Scheuermann and Warwick Johnson

Jacob Halton

Jon Michael Lennon

Jules Vulpes-Rex Shavirov

Kev Anderson

Leo Perez

Patrick Trahey

 

RSVP over here!

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October 24, 2014  by

Illustrate Your Future

Join the International School of Comics for our uniquely designed Illustration Program beginning on Monday, October 27. With 18 spots available, this three-year program will provide students with the tools they need to develop a professional artist profile and proficiently translate concepts into images and ideas.

Students will lead into the world of the most powerful and versatile medium for artist communication. Through various in class exercises, projects and educational forums, students will learn how to properly analyze and apply the creative process along with its expressive graphic communication to create unique and powerful pieces.

During their first year with the International School of Comics, students will grasp a main focus of proper illustration styles and techniques and a complete understanding of the creative process involved. Additionally, students will be given the opportunity to master the fundamentals of drawing, visual communication, color theory and other techniques necessary in the world of art.

Upon their second year, the International School of Comics will assist students in strengthening their anatomical and perspective skills while making them comfortable with different ink and water painting techniques.

As the third and final year of the program builds on the Watercolor and Tempera techniques while adding Oil. Additionally, students will be introduced to digital illustration and learn to manage the most current digital software programs including Photoshop and Illustrator.

Upon completion of the Illustration Program, the International School of Comics can assure that students will have the proper tools, techniques and educational skills necessary to market themselves in a highly individual and distinctive manner.

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October 17, 2014  by

Monster Mania

Join the International School of Comics on Monday, October 20th beginning at 6:00 p.m. for a night of Monster mania.

Tune into your inner monster and allow the International School of Comics to assist you in taking your art to the next level with the brilliant Brazilian comics artist, cartoonist and illustrator Gustavo Durate.

Durate’s experience in the world of comics and illustration surpasses all odds as he holds a published American graphic novel entitled Monsters! & Other Stories by Dark Horse. Durate is also the winner of eight trophies HQMIX, the highest award of comics in Brazil

There is no better way to prepare for the spooky holiday ahead than with an intense, energetic and horrific Cartooning and Humor Chat and Demonstration.

For one night, artists will have the opportunity to expand their skills and dabble into the world of monsters. Listen and lose yourself in the stories of Durate as he brings characters to life through art with a robust story and extreme body language.

Interested in spending more time learning the art from the master himself? Join the International School of Comics for a kick-off event on Saturday, October 18 at 7:00 p.m. as Durate will be hosting an Art Show & Signing at the one and only Challengers Comics Book Store.

A weekend of Monster Mania is ahead and one you cannot miss. Take your skills in cartooning and art to the next level with the International School of Comics and shock yourself with the creations that come to life.

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September 25, 2014  by

Marek Sterling, Student on the Rise!

Marek Sterling is a talented young student who joined the school for one of our many workshops! Marek generously donated the time to answer our questions on the course he took. Thanks Marek!
What drew you to the International School of Comics?
After graduating high school, I wasn’t sure what I would do with my life. I thought pursuing a career in music was my passion, but quickly discovered that I wouldn’t be happy producing music for the rest of my life. During the summer of 2013, I was fortunate enough to commission Archie Comics artist - Tracy Yardley[!]. He sketched a few pieces for me, and I felt a little flame burst inside me as I was coloring them. I realized then that mastering sequential art was my gateway to a lifetime of happiness. However, I still had much to learn. I had never been a talented artist, and I could never create high quality art projects. As a result, I began to seek out schools that could teach me the basics of comic illustrations, which brought me to the International School of Comics, a school that had everything that I needed in one location.

How do you picture your future with the International School of Comics?

In the 3 weeks I first attended the International School of Comics, I was taught the basics of illustration by Marco Cosentino. In just that short amount of time, I was finally able to illustrate all the things I had always wanted to, and I notice my improvement in each piece that I create. By continuing my studies at the International School of Comics, I am confident that there is no limit to how much I can continue to evolve as an artist.

Can you illustrate how the International School of Comics has helped your artistic vision grow?

Before I attended the International School of Comics, I had very little confidence in myself as an artist. I would try to create art through sheer will and determination, but the school helped me to see that determination alone wasn’t enough. I had to put all doubts aside and believe in myself, and mostly importantly, have fun! Art in itself is a creative hobby. If you don’t enjoy what you do, you won’t enjoy embracing an artistic career. Rather than draw a subject based on what you know about it, illustrate it by breaking it down into shapes and construct it little by little until you’ve achieved your final detailed masterpiece. It’s true that art can’t be rushed. If you jump right into it without establishing a base to work off on, you will be dooming yourself from the start. Having patience and taking your time are two key elements for any artist to have.

Can you paint a picture of what a typical day in class is/was like for you?

The classroom itself is a nice, clean environment, free of distractions. The courses usually begin with the instructor(s) lecturing and asking questions in between to ensure that each student is following along and understanding what is being taught. The instructor also showcases examples of the lesson at hand, and demonstrates how it should be executed from conception to completion. Afterwards, the instructor will allow the students to practice what was just learned, walking around the room and checking on each students’ progress. If a student is having any difficulties, the instructor will personally work with them while also giving tips to help make improvements. The classes end on schedule, and the instructor will give a reminder about any homework assignments and their due dates.




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