STEPHEN SILVER
Character Designer, Teacher, Recruiter
MINDSET • CHARACTER DESIGN
Workshop value
Attending a one-day Character Design workshop with Stephen Silver offers numerous benefits for artists at all skill levels.
• Hands-On Learning
• Expert Guidance
• Personalized Feedback
• Networking Opportunities
• Boosting Creativity and Confidence
• Skill Enhancement
• Portfolio Development
• Career Advancement
• Fun and Inspirational
Attending Stephen Silver's Character Design workshop is a valuable investment in your artistic growth and career development. It's an opportunity to learn from a seasoned professional, connect with fellow artists, and gain the skills and confidence needed to succeed in the competitive world of character design.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Upon booking your seat, you will receive the exact location about 4 weeks before the event. If needed sooner, you can email me
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LIMITED TO 20 SPOTS
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⭐️⭐️Jay Campbell⭐️⭐️
"Thank you Stephen! This workshop was brilliant! I'm really taking so much knowledge that I can apply to my career right now! I've been in production since 2007 and this workshop really helped open my eyes to my lack of practice. I'm super inspired to fill some sketch books and level up my career!"
⭐️⭐️KAYLEE NELSON⭐️⭐️
⭐️⭐️KIRSTEN YAMAGUCHI ⭐️⭐️
⭐️⭐️ALEXANDRA SMITH⭐️⭐️
⭐️⭐️Lindsay Pearson⭐️⭐️
"This workshop was exactly what I needed! Stephen does an amazing job balancing
instruction and hands-on coaching. I came away with renewed inspiration and a list of
tangible things to work on and new exercises that I have been able to immediately apply
to my drawing practice. I'm excited about the improvements I'm going to see in my work
as I hone these new skills! "
⭐️⭐️Krishna Sadasivam⭐️⭐️
" From start to finish, I found the workshop to be tremendously engaging and inspiring. We learned numerous character design techniques. The agenda was well paced. There were sections of the workshop where we could apply
what we had learned and receive one-on-one feedback from Stephen. I was initially on
the fence as to whether or not to attend, but I am so very glad I did. Highly
recommended if you are looking to level up your character design skills."
⭐️⭐️Teevee Aguirre⭐️⭐️
" I absolutely loved the workshop! I learned a lot about creating unique characters that
jump off the page. The room was filled with other artists who are looking to improve
their skills. I felt like just being around them helped me improve my drawing skills. I
would definitely recommend any looking to grow their skills and network to attend Mr.
Silvers workshops. His passion for the craft and desire to help others is evident. Meeting
him was an absolute blast."
⭐️⭐️Rhea⭐️⭐️
"The workshop opened my eyes to new techniques to adding character variation and
hearing how Mr. Silvers artists journey of where he started is a wonderful inspiration.
You will walk away carrying that spark of inspiration and newly learned skills, to go out
and try more for yourself and see where your art journey will take you next! Thank you
very much for hosting this life changing workshop!"
⭐️⭐️Vicki Umbreit⭐️⭐️
"What a Spectacular Class! Mr. Silver is very personable. I was thrilled to learn from
this master of character design. So many new tips and techniques! I am thrilled to pick
up a pencil to utilize them in my art. It was a very exciting learning event!!"
MOTIVATING ARTISTS • BUILDING CONFIDENCE • PUSHING IDEAS • IMPROVING CURRENT SKILLSET
Join Stephen Silver (Disney, WB, Dreamworks, Sony Feature Animation, Nickelodeon) for a special workshop to help you become the creative you are meant to be. Designed for all levels of artists, this workshop will help you develop your drawing skills, understand the character design process, believe in what you want to achieve and discover your untapped potential.
Let Stephen help you become the best version of yourself in: mind, practice, organization, confidence and skill.
WHAT IS THE WORKSHOP ABOUT?
An interactive workshop with lecture, demonstration and participation.
Workshop Overview:
Title: “Mindset and Character Design”
Dates: Listed above
Duration: 7 hours
Locations: Listed above
Workshop Description: This interactive workshop will provide attendees with invaluable insights into character design, drawing skills, and creative development. Whether students are beginners or seasoned artists, Stephen Silver’s expertise will empower you to reach your full potential.
Key Workshop Components:
Lecture and Demonstration: Stephen will share his experiences and techniques, emphasizing the character design process.
Hands-On Participation: Students will engage in live demos, exercises, and receive personalized feedback.
Portfolio Insights: Stephen will offer guidance on creating portfolios that resonate with industry recruiters.
Learning Objectives: Enhance drawing skills Understand the character design process Cultivate self-belief and confidence. Tap into untapped creative potential.
Why Attend? By participating in this workshop, attendees will leave feeling energized, motivated, and equipped to pursue their artistic goals.
IN-PERSON DRAWING WORKSHOP
LIMITED SPOTS
FOR ALL LEVELS
Who is this workshop for?
Any artist that wishes to improve, learn the business side of art and people who want to get out of a drawing rut.
DAY ONE: (Mindset, Character Design,Drawing, Caricature)
$299
ONE DAY PASS (Limited to 20 seats)
Saturday
10am - 6pm
Journey into art
Drawing Warmups
Creative Drawing Exercise
Essential steps to improving your work
Studio production needs
Principles of Shapes/Organization/Design
Character Development
1:30 - 2:30pm Lunch
Drawing exercises
The art of exaggeration and pushing poses
Drawing effective expressions/Attitudes
Bringing life into your work techniques
Caricature
Q & A throughout the day
OPTIONAL:
Group dinner with other attendees
• responsible for purchasing your own meal
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, personal art supplies, any computer software program of your choosing that you can draw with. I recommend that you also draw on paper.
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.
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.
STEPHEN SILVER CHARACTER DESIGN CREDITS
