Illustration & Visual Storytelling
Adult Classes | Available
Learn how to transform your artistic skills into compelling visual stories. Working in the medium of your choice, you'll explore how illustrators communicate ideas, emotions, and narratives through composition, character, and design. Whether you're interested in children's books, graphic novels, comics, posters, editorial illustration, or concept art, this class will help you develop original, narrative-driven artwork while strengthening your creative voice. Students should have a solid foundation in basic drawing before enrolling.
- - Closed 9/21, 9/28, 10/12
- Class is confirmed 1 week prior to start and may be cancelled due to low enrollment
- The suggested ages are guidelines only; please contact us if you have questions
- Late registrations are welcome. Call to have your tuition adjusted
- Please review our policies regarding make-ups, refunds, and enrollment at www.theartguild.org/policies
- Students may work in the medium of their choice. Please bring a sketchbook and basic drawing supplies for planning and developing illustrations
Brandasund Peterson
Brandasund Peterson is a Long Island-based artist, animator, and art educator whose creative practice spans drawing, acrylic painting, illustration, digital art, and animation. A graduate of Adelphi University with a Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design Education, Brandasund combines strong technical skills with a passion for helping students develop confidence in their artistic abilities.
His award-winning animated project, *Mind of Their Own*, a traditionally animated proof-of-concept film, received recognition at Adelphi University for its creativity, craftsmanship, and storytelling. As both an educator and practicing artist, Brandasund is dedicated to fostering creativity, technical growth, and self-expression in artists of all ages.
Brandasund is excited to share his knowledge and enthusiasm with students at The Art Guild, where he teaches Beginner Drawing, Beginner Acrylic Painting, and Beginner Procreate as well a children's classes.