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Calling all aspiring illustration and comic artists! The International School of Comics month long Freetember event is almost over! With only seven classes left to attend, it is crucial to set aside some free time and attend one of our customized art classes.

From now until the end of the month, grasp every concept you can during our FREE, yes FREE classes. Instructed by prominent art figures, our Freetember classes will provide individuals with a unique, once in a lifetime learning experience.

From crash courses to developing eye catching covers, writing narratives and developing digital coloring skills, there is still time to indulge yourself in the world of illustration and comics.

Spend your evenings gaining valuable knowledge of art and technique and discover your true passion. At the International School of Comics, all students begin with a blank canvas having the opportunity to create their own story and future.

Freetember is an opportunity you cannot pass up. Allow the International School of Comics to introduce you into the world of imagination and creativity. Let us ask you, what better time to begin than now?

A month of free classes is underway at the International School of Comics. For only a $10 membership registration fee, you can join the excitement even after September with 10% off all future classes!

Kickoff for Freetember begins on September 2nd for Kevin Klung’s Concept Art Class. From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. indulge into the world of concept art, essentially the beginning to any project. Whether it is a movie, video game, TV show or advertisement, a concept is the starting point for development. Grab your laptop or sketchbook along with a pencil and enjoy a night of new beginnings.

If you are not able to make it to the first class, join us on September 3rd for Emma Rand’s Watercolor Class. From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. students will be introduced to the mysterious world of mixing paint with water. The ultimate tips and tricks will be revealed to take a washed out landscape and turn it into an energetic work of art. Bring your favorite watercolor, a few paintbrushes and some sheets of watercolor paper and let your creativity flow.

September 4th is a class you will not want to miss. From 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. join freelance artist, Jim Pavelec, at the PACT (Professional Artist Client Toolkit) class. Students will be presented with the one stop informational resource for freelance illustrators. Share your experiences, discuss needs and express requirements and wishes for the industry during this two hour session. Upon leaving this class students will become knowledgeable on the proper ways to negotiate better living for themselves.

The International School of Comics has many more outstanding opportunities for aspiring illustrators and comics’ artists to pursue throughout Freetember. Explore our websites to learn more about our academy and the classes offered throughout September. This is a month long opportunity that you will not want to pass up!

Freetember is less than a month away and with the hope to see a wide range of artist levels present, the International School of Comics has prepared a schedule to fit all interests.

All great art and masterpieces begin with a concept or an abstract idea that can be built upon. From television and movies to toys, video games and comics, an abstract concept lies beneath their creation.

The first Freetember class kicks off on Tuesday, September 2^nd from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with Kevin Kiung, concept artist and digital painter who will introduce artists to concept basics and teach them to create a vision.

For two hours, artists of all skill levels will learn to master the art of creating a concept and bring their dreams into achievable realities. The International School of Comics can assure that your vision will become a reality, as you will be equipped with tips, tricks and endless encouragement leaving you with a memorable experience.

Walk away from the first Freetember class with the confidence and skills necessary to further your career as an artist or simply place your vision on paper with a plan.

With transformations underway and our new Chicago location creating a breakthrough, the International School of Comics website has received a complete makeover.

It is time to reimagine your life as an artist through the International School of Comics and allow us to provide you with a preview into your future. Our modernized and sleek website allows visitors to easily navigate from page to page and find any information that may help them along their future career path.

Our site offers endless information allowing visitors to gain an in depth look into the history of the International School of Comics and where it is headed today.

Utilize the easy accessible sign up links to enroll in teen and kids classes and provide us with a little more information about your area of interest as an artist.

Not sure where to start? Browse through our portfolio of artwork created by previous students whom have since made their mark in the world of art and comics.

If you have not found all the information you were looking for when browsing our updated contemporary site, use the contact tab to get in touch with us and seek out more information on a topic you are curious about.

We hope you enjoy the transformation that the International School of Comics has made as much as we have enjoyed progressing through it.

Interested in art, comics or illustration but have no idea where to begin? Allow the International School of Comics to guide you in the right direction and show you the foundation to your future as an artist.

Throughout the entire month of September, the International School of Comics will be offering FREE Art Workshops for anyone interested. Yes, that’s right, FREE! Sit in on one class or join us for the entire month and discover your passion for art.

From watercolor to narrative story telling and the secrets behind becoming a published artist, you will discover it all through the instruction of our highly proclaimed instructors.

All experience levels are welcome, so grab a friend and visit the International School of Comics for a month of creative adventure. Nervous about being a beginner, don’t worry, our instructors will guide you in the right direction to becoming a success!

FREEtember is only a month away, so get excited to dive into the world of art. From the 1st to the 30th the International School of Comics is the place to discover passion and creativity. Once the month is over, we invite you to join us for a BBQ bonanza and celebrate your success.

For more information on FREEtember and all that it has to offer please visit http://isocseptemberevent.tumblr.com/ or check out our informational video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltBDECWw2Oc .

We hope to see individuals of all ages present, discovering their inner artist one class at a time!