In this brief demonstration from 2022, Ashly Lovett shares her process, techniques, and tips for working with pastels. About Ashly Lovett: Known for her captivatingly ethereal artwork in chalk pastel, Ashly Lovett is an illustrator, writer and gallery artist. Inspired by folklore and mythology, she hopes to bewitch her viewers with a deep sense of wonder and dark nostalgia. She has done licensed work for FOX Searchlight, Jim Henson Company, Adult Swim, Netflix, SEGA, and more. She received her BA in Illustration from Ringling College of Art and Design and has been published in Spectrum Fantasy Art Annual 22-27, Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles, etc. Ashly Lovett is instructing with VAP next semester for our Ideation & Visual Storytelling course. Learn more about all of our Art Mentorships: Illustration Mentorship Track Fine Arts Mentorship Track Character Design Mentorship Track

This episode of Studio Bridge features a long time friend of Visual Arts Passage and The Illustration Academy. Sterling and John English talk life, share stories, and dig into what made Sterling the person and artist he is today. About Sterling Hundley (b. 1976), American. Sterling Hundley is a concept designer and illustrator based in Richmond, Virginia where he also serves as a Professor in the School of Arts at Virginia Commonwealth University. From movies, posters, murals, exhibitions, installations, book covers to magazines, Hundley’s diverse and distinct creative voice has garnered international acclaim through commissions from clients including NASA, Criterion Collection, The New Yorker, The Grammys, Folio Society, Abrams, Atlantic Monthly, The United States Post Office and the New York Times. Sterling’s work has been recognized by The Library of Congress, the Smithsonian Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, Graphis, The Museum of American Illustration, the Delaware Art Museum, Communication Arts Magazine, Print Magazine and many others. He is the recipient of numerous awards from the Society of Illustrators New York and the “Best Overall” and “Best Illustrated Book” awards from the Victoria & Albert Museum in London England. With personal work informed through the observation of time through context, Hundley continues to explore embedded experiences that yield deeply personal connections and observations. Looking to learn more about illustration and fine art? Check out our online classes at https://visualartspassage.com Sign up for our upcoming Fine Arts Painting mentorship, Skill & Style for Gallery Artists here: https://visualartspassage.com/fine-arts/skill-and-style-for-gallery-art/ Learn more about our Art Mentorships Illustration Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ Fine Arts Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/fine-arts Character Design Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/character-design/

About the featured artist, Julie Beck: Julie Beck was born and raised in Western Upstate New York. From 1998 to 2002, she attended Roger Williams University in Rhode Island where she graduated valedictorian with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. From 2002 to 2011, she worked primarily as a freelance designer but continued to draw and paint as a self-taught artist. In 2011, a move to Massachusetts introduced her to the Academy of Realist Art, Boston which catapulted her abilities to a new level. Since then, Julie has become both an instructor at, as well as the Assistant Director of ARA Boston. Julie is currently working out of her personal studio at ARA Boston, where she is developing a body of work that explores the concepts of nostalgia, relationships, and identity. She has a wide range of painting subjects including still life paintings and animal/figurative works. Her work can be found in private collections throughout the US and internationally. Looking to learn more about illustration and fine art? Check out our online classes at https://visualartspassage.com/ Sign up for our upcoming Gallery Painting mentorship, Skill & Style for Gallery Artists here: https://visualartspassage.com/commercial-gallery-art/skill-and-style-for-gallery-art/ Learn more about our Art Mentorships Illustration Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ Commercial Gallery Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/commercial-gallery-art/ Character Design Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/character-design/

In this episode of Studio Bridge we will discuss the career, influences, and era of artist Nicolai Fechin. Sign up for our upcoming Gallery Painting mentorship, Skill & Style for Gallery Artists here: https://visualartspassage.com/commercial-gallery-art/skill-and-style-for-gallery-art/ Learn more about our Art Mentorships Illustration Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ Commercial Gallery Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/commercial-gallery-art/ Character Design Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/character-design/

This is a very special introspection of a profound artist, by illustrator and painter John English. John talks about his experiences with these artists, but also takes a deep dive into their influences, talents, and the ripple effect they left on the fine art world. Part one focuses on Bernie Fuchs. Part 2 will highlight the life and career of Robert Heindel. Sign up for our upcoming Gallery Painting mentorship, Skill & Style for Gallery Artists here: https://visualartspassage.com/commerc... Learn more about our Art Mentorships Illustration Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/illustr... Commercial Gallery Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/commerc... Character Design Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/charact...

We will be hosting an in-depth conversation between Cassandra L. Kim, Raymond Bonilla, and John English about how to thrive as a gallery artist. From building your body of work, to networking with galleries and collectors, we will be covering all the bases. Sign up for our upcoming Gallery Painting mentorship, Skill & Style for Gallery Artists here: https://visualartspassage.com/commercial-gallery-art/skill-and-style-for-gallery-art/ Learn more about our Art Mentorships Illustration Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ Commercial Gallery Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/commercial-gallery-art/ Character Design Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/character-design/

Known for her captivatingly ethereal artwork in chalk pastel, Ashly Lovett is an illustrator, writer and gallery artist. Inspired by folklore and mythology, she hopes to bewitch her viewers with a deep sense of wonder and dark nostalgia. She has done licensed work for FOX Searchlight, Jim Henson Company, Adult Swim, Netflix, SEGA, and more. She received her BA in Illustration from Ringling College of Art and Design and has been published in Spectrum Fantasy Art Annual 22-27, Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles, etc. She lives in Louisiana with her husband Matthew, son Leon, and fat cat Skeletor (Skelly.) Join our community on Discord: https://discord.gg/aaz4CrXk3c Learn more about our Art Mentorships Illustration Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ Commercial Gallery Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/commercial-gallery-art/ Character Design Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/character-design/

Raymond Bonilla hosts this inspiring episode with fine artist and gallery painter, Renato Muccillo.

About our guest, Tony Rodriguez: The work of Cuban-American illustrator and educator, Tony Rodriguez, infuses flat color with bold line to convey a sense of spontaneity and simplicity. Although the art is created digitally, it has the look of traditional pen and ink gestural, dynamic, and expressionistic drawings. Rodriguez's works have been recognized by The Society of Illustrators New York, Communication Arts, NBC Universal, Creative Quarterly, 3x3, American Illustration, Latin American Ilustración, The Illustration Academy, Visual Arts Passage, Illustration Age, Applied Arts, Entertainment Tonight, The Society For News Design, Grey Cube Gallery, and The United Kingdom's World Illustration Awards. U.S. & International clients include: Rolling Stone Magazine, The L.A. Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, GQ, Smithsonian Magazine, The Village Voice, The New Republic, The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, The Dallas Morning News, American Cowboy Magazine, Computer Arts Magazine, WIRED Magazine, Country Weekly, DAS Magazine, Blow Up Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Nurant Magazine, Ace Entertainment, Facebook TV, Videodrome, Humanities Magazine, Rhapsody Magazine, Misc Magazine, Peeps Magazine, The London Evening Standard, BBC Focus Magazine, Milk X Magazine, Flaunt Magazine, Black Key Group, Atlantic Records, Rock Ridge Music, The Beach Boys, and Red Light Management. Rodriguez currently teaches Illustration at Middle Tennessee State University. Join our community on Discord: https://discord.gg/aaz4CrXk3c Learn more about our Art Mentorships Illustration Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ Commercial Gallery Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/commercial-gallery-art/ Character Design Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/character-design/

Kyle T Webster is an international award-winning illustrator, living in North Carolina, who has drawn for The New Yorker, TIME, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Entertainment Weekly, Scholastic, ADOBE, Nike, IDEO, and many other distinguished editorial, advertising, publishing and institutional clients. His illustration work has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators, Communications Arts, and American Illustration. Join our community on Discord: https://discord.gg/aaz4CrXk3c Learn more about our Art Mentorships Illustration Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ Commercial Gallery Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/commercial-gallery-art/ Character Design Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/character-design/