IMPACT

THE SILVER / FLUHARTY TAG TEAM WORKSHOP

Two teachers • Two days • Imparting Knowledge • Together

"The class was amazing!. I learned so much more in two days than I did in my drawing classes at George Mason. Very inspiring." - Liza Lecca

Join Stephen Silver and Thomas Fluharty in an interactive and immersive drawing workshop that will be different from any other workshop experience you've had before.

WHAT IS THE WORKSHOP ABOUT?

Drawing • Observation • Design

An interactive workshop with 1 on1 instruction and group collaboration.

This is a two-day workshop with Stephen Silver and Thomas Fluharty that is focused on drawing, observation, and design. Together, we will unpack how we draw, how we think and see, and how we design compelling characters and bring them to life.

Stephen is bringing a masterful approach to shape language in character design and how to simplify a design, while Thomas is bringing an illustrative approach to character design blended with a mastery in exaggeration mixed with classical education. Therefore, we believe that Stephen and Thomas’s strengths combined will change you as an artist in the ways you draw, how you think, and how you design your characters for all your future projects.

Through live demos, participant exercises, and one-on-one feedback, attendees will learn how to add more life and feeling to their characters from concept to value understanding, with a focus on caricature techniques that can improve their skills. The workshop aims to provide attendees with clear direction and tools to succeed in various facets of the industry, such as design, illustration, comics, or animation. Additionally, the workshop will provide a community-based experience, allowing participants to explore characters together in groups, foster creativity, and encourage imaginative problem-solving.

APRIL 28 - 30, 2023

NEW YORK CITY

IN-PERSON WORKSHOP

LIMITED TO 40 SPOTS

FOR ALL LEVELS

Who is this workshop for?

Any type of illustrator, studio designer, hobbyists, People who want to get out of a drawing rut

READY TO JOIN IN?

EXPAND YOUR SKILLS AND CONNECT WITH ARTISTS LIKE YOU!

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Workshop Benefits

$699

Two Day Live Event - April 28th - 30th - 9am - 4pm EST (Limited to 40 seats)

Preparing a positive mindset to follow through on ideas
Breaking down effective Design
Partake in creative drawing exercises
Discover the importance of pushing ideas and shapes
Acquire knowledge of taking ideas to the next level
Identify new ways to break you out of creative ruts
Defining your ideas and implementing them on a daily basis
Creating Dynamic drawing skills
Discovering new techniques
Understanding the importance of value
Building confidence
Capturing life, feeling and personality in your design
CANCELATION / REFUND POLICY
- Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made four weeks or more before the start of the workshop.
- 50% refunds will be issued for cancellations made between three weeks before the start of the workshop.
- No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than 20 days before the start of the workshop.
- Refunds will be issued in the same form of payment as the original purchase.

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Schedule:

Saturday April 22nd

9am - 10am pst

ZOOM pre, meet up

Get to meet your fellow attendees before you hang out with them the following week.

Friday April 28th

6pm - 9pm

Meet and great

Dinner and drinks (available)

Saturday April 29th

9am - 12pm

Journey into the art business

Construction drawing techniques

Principles of Shapes/Organization/Design

12 -1pm Lunch

1pm - 4pm

The art of exaggeration and pushing

Drawing blindly/ The secret to bringing life into your work

Adding value and light

Q & A throughout the day

Sunday April 30th

9am - 4pm

Review from Saturday

Group sessions

12 -1pm Lunch

Design final project (this will be given to you)

1 on 1 draw overs and discussions throughout the day with both instructors.

Final gallery display and review.

Participant profile
The course is designed for students or professionals and all levels. Attendees should be prepared to take lots of notes, draw, and – most importantly – have fun!

Workshop is limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

If the course is sold out and you wish to be put on a waiting list, please email [email protected]

Materials or software needed
Basic materials: paper, pencils, any computer software program of your choosing. We also recommend bringing markers for blocking in shapes and tones.We recommend that you also draw on paper.

LOCATION:

NEW YORK CITY, LOWER MANHATTAN

Workshop location address will be given after purchase of ticket.

Hotel group rate will be offered to attendees for this weekend

Thomas and Stephen will be staying at the same hotel so we can all hang out after hours.

HOTEL ROOM RATE INFO: Doubletree by Hilton New York Downtown

8 Stone Street New York, New York 10004 USA

Emily Grimaldi

I haven't done a workshop like this is person before and this really exceeded my expectations. I've learned so much so fast.

Oxana Lim

Tom and Stephen are at the top of their game in terms of skill, experience and charisma. This workshop was great and refreshing how I approach drawing and instilling the joy of the craft. It was so cool to hang out with them.

Alexandra Gable

Can't think of a more productive use of two days! Not only did I leave with a wealth of information and valuable exercises, but a re-ignited love for the craft. Completely inspirational, and a true joy to learn from these two.

Kieth Martinez

Learning valuable concepts from the best in the business is something I couln't imagine. Having them draw on the same page or over my work was truly special. I would highly recommend this workshop.

Shane Smith

This was a great experience! One on one instructors that can drastically improve the personal artistic development in two days?! Incredible.

Jim Hungaski

I would highly recommend any artist to attend the workshop- ameteur or pro. For me personally, it was a much needed boost, as I want to get back into the illustration business.

About Stephen

Born in London, England and now residing in Los Angeles; Stephen Silver has been a character designer and teacher in the animation industry for over 30 years. He developed intellectual properties for some of the largest companies in the world; such as Disney, Warner Bros., Nickelodeon, Sony, MAD Magazine, Reel FX, Bento Box, Hasbro, Universal, DreamWorks, and many more. 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.

Having designed characters for multiple major studios; Stephen founded Silvertoons, Inc. and subsequently opened The Silver Drawing Academy. Stephen conducts workshops and seminars worldwide for corporations, schools, and studios teaching character design and guiding participants towards achieving the creative mindset. He is the author of 12 published books that explore character design, sketching, conquering artistic struggles, caricature, and life drawing.

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About Thomas

Thomas Lively Fluharty Jr., is an American illustrator and art educator. Fluharty's work has appeared on covers for Der Spiegel, Time, Mad, and The Weekly Standard, in The New York Times, U.S. News & World Report, the Village Voice, and in books for children.

After investing more than thirty years of editorial and storyboard work creating images for clients, I decided to create a body of work for me, and for the enjoyment of others, painting what I love and focusing on pop culture icons.

I was classically trained in oils in the Dutch and Flemish technique, and have been heavily inspired by painting icons William-Adolphe Bouguereau, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, and Rembrandt. Their methods seemed like a logical way to portray contemporary pop-culture icons, who have transcended into a larger than life type status.

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