DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION
Online Art Mentorship
Digital Illustration
Do you dream about becoming a digital illustrator, character designer or comic artist? Level up your digital painting techniques and visual storytelling under the guidance of professional artists.
Live & Recorded Lessons:
🟥 Art Mentorship Class (Live with Replay)
🟧 Illustration Intensive (Pre-Recorded)
A sneak peek into a live lecture on colour theory in Digital Illustration & Comics.
Online Art Class Details
🟥 Art Mentorship Class (Live with Replay)
Monday @ 8:00 - 10:00pm ET
Wednesday @ 12:00 - 2:00pm ET
Sunday @ 1:00 - 3:00pm ET
Attend Live or Recorded
Get expert guidance on your artwork in a supportive group setting with student-requested topics and group projects. Ideal for experimenting and portfolio building!
Josh Chan specializes in animation, character design, digital painting and illustration.
Seth Wilks specializes in narrative illustration, backgrounds, sculpture, comics and cartooning.
Shaun Hayes-Holgate specializes in game concept art, world building and cartooning.
This class runs weekly and is suitable for teens and adults. Students may choose their own subjects and get personalised guidance and feedback from their mentor.
🔥 Illustration Intensive (Pre-Recorded + Feedback)
Go at your own pace:
Watch pre-recorded lessons—no fixed class times!
Members only program:
$385 with Total Art Nerd membership ($57/mo)
1 FREE Intensive Course with annual membership ($570)
Get on-demand access to 600+ hours of class recordings
Already a member? ➡️ Access the course here
Learn the art of illustration with projects ranging from style studies to cover art, colour theory to concept art. Enjoy 35 hours of structured illustration lessons using digital techniques taught by instructors Jessie Chang and Josh Chan.
You'll learn:
Introduction to Illustration
Idiom/ Blind Word Illustration
Illustration Styles
Album/ Media Cover Art
Color Theory
Concept Art Illustration
Expert Feedback:
Submit your artwork for personalized feedback with your purchase.
✍ Class Details
Mentorships aren’t just about learning how to create digital art, but also about learning how to navigate the art world with an instructor that has already done so. You’ll be given a place to explore your artistic passions while learning valuable information about digital illustrations, portfolios, careers, and art opportunities.
Students will focus on creating a personal body of work with the guidance of a skilled professional digital illustrator.
Digital Illustration & Comics topics may include:
Setting personal goals and digital art challenges
Group critiques and feedback on personal projects
Character design based on visual storytelling
Page layout design and typesetting
Advanced cartooning, stylization and posing
Digital rendering techniques and colour theory
✍ Art Materials
This program is taught step by step using digital mediums. Student are welcome to use whatever digital program they are most comfortable with, and traditional mediums are also welcome!
Recommended Programs:
Krita (FREE & open-source - recommended for animation) Watch a tutorial
MediBang Paint (FREE - recommended for digital art beginners) Watch a tutorial
Procreate (paid, iPad only)
Recommended Hardware:
PC / Mac / Android Tablet Users: Drawing tablet and stylus
iPad Users: Apple Pen or stylus
Need a recommendation? Best digital art tablets for beginners
Equipment for Virtual Art Classes:
For the best online experience, we recommend using a webcam and mic so our teacher may provide instant feedback. Students without a webcam/mic may use text chat, and get individual feedback online through Google Classrooms.
Live or written instructor feedback
Adults and Youth 13+
Portfolio Students
Class Schedule (Eastern Time)
Class Details | Instructor | Program Details |
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Learn on your own time | ||
MON 8:00 - 10:00 PM ET (LIVE / RLO) | ||
SUN 1:00 - 3:00pm ET (LIVE/ RLO) | ||
WED 12:00 - 2:00pm ET (LIVE/ RLO) | ||
WED 5:00 - 7:00pm ET (LIVE/ RLO) |
Instructor | Date & Time | Program Details | Sign Up Link |
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MON 8:00 - 10:00 PM ET (LIVE / RLO) | |||
WED 12:00 - 2:00pm ET (LIVE/ RLO) | |||
SUN 1:00 - 3:00pm ET (LIVE/ RLO) | |||
WED 5:00 - 7:00pm ET (LIVE/ RLO) | |||
Learn on your own time |
See the program schedule for all lessons at a glance.
See the program schedule
for all lessons at a glance.
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100% Success Guarantee
We're confident that our students will see obvious improvement if they consistently show up and try their best in class. If you find our learning experience is not a good fit, we'll issue you a refund.
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