Character Design & Illustration with Mr. Bran

Character Design & Illustration with Mr. Bran

Kids Classes | Available

200 Port Washington Blvd. Manhasset, NY 11030 United States
Indoor/Outdoor
Suggested for Ages 11+ (grade 6+)
9/14/2026-11/9/2026
4:00 PM-6:00 PM on Mon
$275.00 USD
$240.00 USD

Character Design & Illustration with Mr. Bran

Kids Classes | Available

Love drawing original characters inspired by anime, graphic novels, animation, and video games? In this exciting studio class, students will learn how professional artists bring characters to life through expressive drawing, imaginative design, and visual storytelling. Through demonstrations and creative projects, students will explore the fundamentals of character design, including shape language, proportion, gesture, facial expressions, costume design, color, and composition. They'll create heroes, villains, creatures, and original worlds while learning how artists develop memorable characters for comics, animation, video games, and other visual media. Whether you dream of creating your own stories or simply love to draw, this class will strengthen your artistic skills, spark your imagination, and help you develop a unique creative style in a fun, supportive studio environment.


  • • 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

  • All supplies are provided.

Peterson, Brandasund
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.