Learn character design in 10 minutes a day WITHOUT overwhelm
The Silver Drawing Academy was specially designed to introduce students to drawing, character design, gesture, caricature, and the business of art. Students will learn industry-standard techniques for producing top-notch character designs and get the tools they need to begin a flourishing art career. This proven program builds confidence while inspiring students with new ideas and daily drills to help them grow.
You know you should find a good mentor... but you have no clue where to begin and who to trust.
I was just like you...
I was practicing non stop with no real guidance on how to improve my art and how to navigate the business side of the industry.
My goal is to help others build their confidence and succeed in the art industry. Academy students have gone on to start their own companies and get hired at animation studios.
Would your life
be different if you...
✔ Showed up confidently as an artist every day.
✔ Knew how to get your art into the hands of those that matter.
✔ Mastered industry techniques that you will use forever.
✔ Had a mentor who could guide you as you grow.
✔ Could build an effective portfolio that recruiters will remember.
✔ Had a community of like-minded artists that you can walk with side by side on this journey.
Introducing
Stephen Silver's
Silver Drawing Academy
Online Lessons & Weekly Live Zoom Meetings
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Silver Drawing Academy is the first of its kind that not only teaches you the art of character design but also the business side of the industry.
I am available to my students both in the community and via weekly zooms. I work hard to help you succeed.
Having the lessons be simple and short makes it easy for you to see the improvement right away and grow faster than anywhere else out there.
By the end of this program, you’ll be able to:
- Push your ideas and poses
- Gain insight into shape language
- Create characters based off a description
- Understand design fundamentals
- Quick sketch from life
- Break down and exaggerate the human face
- Bring your characters to life using multiple techniques
- Assemble an effective portfolio
- Use new skills to become a studio or freelance artist
- Utilize business strategies to create your own IPs
Take your character design skills to the next level and unlock your potential with these proven online lessons!
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Here’s what’s inside:
For just $299 gain access to all the topics below
Beginning Techniques
Whether you're a beginner or seasoned professional; this is a great place to start. Get an exciting refresher on the fundamentals.
Drawing Heads
Learn how to construct and draw the human head in a variety of styles, angles, and shapes
Gesture
Add life and energy to a range of poses. Discover how to observe and capture movement in any drawing you create. These techniques can be applied to animation, illustration, and more.
Party Caricature
Sharpen your observation skills and learn how to break down a face, accurately capture likeness, and produce studio quality caricatures. Become equipped to take on freelance work.
The Silver Way Overview
Access video lessons reviewing the core principles of The Silver Way, one of the top ranked books on character design. Receive step by step breakdowns of concepts outlined in the text to reinforce what you’ve read.
Developing Characters
Discover industry standards for character design; including clean-up, turnarounds, lineups, expression sheets, and more. Design an array of characters in different styles. Understand what you need to show potential clients in order to get work.
Drawing Animals
Watch as I break down animal shapes and explain my methods. Learn how to find the character in references and explore different art styles as the course progresses.
Drawing Drills
Explore daily drawing drills specially designed to polish observation and drafting skills while boosting confidence.
Developing Characters
Discover industry standards for character design; including clean-up, turnarounds, lineups, expression sheets, and more. Design an array of characters in different styles. Understand what you need to show potential clients in order to get work.
Resources
Utilize our library of handpicked reference websites, drawing exercises, animation resources, and more.
Art Gym
Bulk up your skills with a daily drawing exercise routine. Art Gym provides the structure to fuel improvement. Use this drawing plan alongside the video lessons and witness your gains.
Mindset
Develop a creative mindset and learn how to organize a clear path to your art career goals during these encouraging and thought provoking sessions.
Plus...
Live Weekly Meetups
Join 5 live sessions each month to stay connected, motivated, and active. Ask me questions as we draw together.
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Monthly Self-Paced Character Design Program
$29
Monthly Payments / Cancel Anytime. (THIS OPTION DOES NOT INCLUDE COMMUNITY ACCESS AND WEEKLY LIVE HANGOUTS)
ENROLL NOWInstructor-Led Fundamentals of Character Design - 8 week course
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Hey, I'm Stephen
Learn from me – an industry leader
Stephen is responsible for the visual character development and design of some of animation’s most iconic shows; including Disney’s Kim Possible, Nickelodeon’s Danny Phantom, and Disney’s Clerks: The Animated Series, to name a few.
He developed intellectual properties for some of the largest media companies in the world; such as Disney, Warner Bros., Nickelodeon, Sony, MAD Magazine, Reel FX, Bento box, Hasbro, Universal, DreamWorks, and more.
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What others are saying...
"THE AMOUNT OF ACCESS YOU HAVE TO STEPHEN HIMSELF IS UNLIKE ANYTHING I'VE EVER SEEN!"
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Josh Ohmes
"Since starting the classes, I've seen a huge improvement in skill, and confidence. I do highly recommend this online school for anyone looking to push themselves. Self teaching is good, but with structure. it helps to see fast improvement, plus the weekend drawing with stephen drawing is a main reason to sign up."
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Ahmed Sidky
"SDA is a valuable learning resource if you’re looking for an online art school that teaches easy to understand and practical lessons that you can apply instantly to improve your drawing skills. Stephen Silver is a genuinely outstanding teacher and is devoted to sharing his 30+ years of art experience, wisdom and techniques so you can grow as an artist."
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Juana Mool
"I watched a 4 minute lesson and after it, I was able to focus on the right things and catch the feeling of a pose for the first time in my life (I think), it also helped me to push things (which is something I struggle with). In a matter of seconds my drawings changed dramatically for the better, it’s pretty insane. Go join if you can is worth every single penny."
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