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Drawing/Imaging/Storytelling Coach (In person/online)
James P.

5.0 (11 ratings)

31 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $65
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Drawing can be an intimidating discipline - Let an Oscar-winning professional help you over the humps. Don't let your artistic frustration stop you from unlocking your inner visions, capturing the beauty in front of you, or telling that unique personal story. Whether it's portraiture or filmmaking, drawing unlocks all doors, and together we can create a personalized key. Explore the basic principles you need to take your drawing to the next level, whether you're a beginner, student or...

Drawing can be an intimidating discipline - Let an Oscar-winning professional help you over the humps. Don't let your artistic frustration stop you from unlocking your inner visions, capturing the beauty in front of you, or telling that unique personal story. Whether it's portraiture or filmmaking, drawing unlocks all doors, and together we can create a personalized key. Explore the basic principles you need to take your drawing to the next level, whether you're a beginner, student or semi-pro. Don't like the pencil? You can 'draw' with a camera as well! Filmmakers welcome.

Educated at New York's High School of Art and Design and Pratt Institute, my professional body of fine art, VFX and animation work spans from animated classics to live-action blockbusters and popular TV series, including The Lion King, Spider-Man, I, Robot, Transformers 2, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and many more.

Adobe Photoshop, Animation, Maya, Art Theory, Drawing, Illustration, Storyboarding, Filmmaking, Cinematography, VFX, Fine Art

Whether it's drawing for real life, Illustration for fantasy art, storyboarding for live action or animation, or animating your own character, you don't have to fear the empty screen. Win the war of art, and get creating!

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Education

Bachelor Fine Arts Pratt Institute
Illustration

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Animation

Animation

I'm well-versed in 2D and CG animation, and I've had the pleasure of working on a diverse array of animated projects spanning from traditional Disney features like The Lion King and Mulan, to CG animated VFX work like Spider-Man, I, Robot and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - as well as directing animation on TV series like Doug Unplugs.
Drawing

Drawing

I studied at New York's High School of Art and Design, and received my BFA at Pratt Institute, one of the leading art universities in the nation. Drawing and painting are my first loves and the cornerstone of an illustrator's toolkit. Over many years as an art professional, I've been able to apply my traditional drawing skills to an increasingly digital marketplace.
Film

Film

My experience in the fields of animation and visual effects on numerous Hollywood productions ignited my own passion for writing and directing my own material, and I currently develop film and TV projects through a local production company.
Video Production

Video Production

I'm a writer/director, as well as storyboard, editor and VFX artist on many shorts, music videos and commercials in addition to extensive visual effects work on highly successful and Oscar-winning feature films. I'm also the founder and director of a local production company.
Adobe Photoshop
Art Theory
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James comes through when you need help!!!

James was great! I was in emergency situation, I needed help with an Animation (Adobe After Effects and Photoshop) project that was due the next day. James came through, we met the same day I needed help and he was really good. I am very grateful.

Romeo, 1 lesson with James

Animation

James was fantastic. So full of energy and information. He gave us the insight we had been missing on how to vastly improve our scenes and plan put our stories. Highly recommend!

Sharon, 1 lesson with James

James was excellent!

James was very friendly, patient, and expertly explained the figure to me in a way that's set me on the path to really improving as an artist. I look forward to further lessons!

Michael, 1 lesson with James

First lesson with James.

First lesson with James. Looking forward to the next. Very attentive to addressing my requests and I am confident I will gain more than I anticipated. The lesson sped by!

Denise, 4 lessons with James
Hourly Rate: $65
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