About The Artists
Kathi Hanson has been teaching workshops across the U.S. and Canada for the past 16 years. She is known for her vast knowledge of subject matter and special effects in multiple mediums. Her workshops are a popular venue everywhere she goes due to her creative, informative teaching style, and the personal attention she gives to every student. She has won several awards for her work, created over forty articles for national art magazines, and is a contributing artist in both Painters Quick Reference- Landscapes by North Light Books and Leisure Arts “Designer Canvas’s” book. Her video “Learn To Draw and Paint With Watercolor Pencils” and her instructional booklet in General Pencils #70 kit “Learn Watercolor Pencil Techniques Now” are popular items sold nationwide. She is presently working on a solo book and is a creative consultant and education/workshop coordinator for General Pencil. For more information about Kathi, please visit her website at www.kathihanson.com
J. D. Hillberry has been a professional artist for 19 years. In that time he has become one of the most well known and respected artists in his field. His book “Drawing Realistic Textures in Pencil” published in 1999 has become a classic drawing instruction book used by art students worldwide. Over 50,000 copies sold to date. Each original drawing is rendered on white 100% acid free paper or watercolor board using combination of charcoal, graphite, and carbon pencils in each piece. The original drawings can take over two months to complete. Although J. D. works with a variety of subject matter, he is best known for his trompe l'oel (fool the eye) drawings. These are images rendered so realistically that people are deceived into thinking that actual objects are being displayed in a frame. For more artwork, workshops and detailed tutorials please visit http://www.jdhillberry.com.
When I was three years old I drew my first cartoon character, and haven't stopped drawing since. I grew up in the San Francisco Bay area where my family has owned and operated Jeffrey's Toys for three generations. My Mom and Dad supported my love of drawing, and today I work at a major animation studio near San Francisco where I have been helping to create world famous animated stories and characters for over 15 years! I continue to share my love for drawing by teaching kids and adults all over the world, how they too can turn their doodles into cartoons. Check out my books, and create your own original cartoon characters today! www.matthewluhn.com
Author and Illustrator Bill Tilton, Former Disney and Columbia Studio artist in California, has an extensive art and academic background including studies at the University of Iowa, Ringling School of Art and an MFA from University of Denver. He is the creator and long-time author and illustrator of the popular “Drawing Board” column for The Artist’s Magazine. Art instruction books available www.Powells.com and www.Reuels.com.
Sean Dye received his MFA from Pratt Institute, teaches at University of Vermont and workshops throughout USA. He has judged many exhibitions. His paintings are in private collections and commercial galleries throughout USA. They have appeared in Artist's Magazine, International Artist Magazine, Pastel Artist International and Pastel Journal. He the founder of Vermont Pastel Society. Sean is the Author of Painting with Water Soluble Oils and the Mixed-Media Sourcebook and appears in Caroline Jasper’s book Powercolor and North Light’s Painting the Elements: Weather Effects 2006. He has made 2 DVD’s on oil painting. He lives and paints in St. George, VT. www.SeanDyeStudio.com.
Elizabeth Luce is a professional designer with a Master of Fine Arts degree from UCLA. After thirteen years of working professionally for companies like the Disney Channel, Fox Television, Phoenix productions for NBC, and Pepperdine University, she now works freelance in the fields of graphic design, illustration and puppetry. Elizabeth now makes her home in Southern California. www.lucedesigns.com.
Rebecca Alzofon, a full time professional artist, practicing in Menlo Park for over 20 years, is an instructor to students and professionals for various Bay Area organizations. After receiving her BA in art with a concentration in painting, she trained herself to paint in a traditional manner while painting portraits. By studying the works of the Masters, Rebecca Alzofon taught herself to paint in a classical manner. http://academicfigure.com/.
Craig Houghton is a self-taught artist available for fine-art commissions and illustration work. He works across a number of mediums and styles, having specialized only in the understanding and expression of his subjects — this diversity allows him complete freedom to choose the style and medium appropriate to a given work. http://www.leversandpulleys.com
A recent graduate of the USC School of Cinema-Television, Aris is pursuing a career in film production. He especially enjoys working with General’s® PRIMO® Charcoal and Kimberly® Graphite as a fine artist as well.
Long time fine artist and is a member of the Pastel Society of America.
Kathi Hanson
Kathi Hanson has been teaching workshops across the U.S. and Canada for the past 16 years. She is known for her vast knowledge of subject matter and special effects in multiple mediums. Her workshops are a popular venue everywhere she goes due to her creative, informative teaching style, and the personal attention she gives to every student. She has won several awards for her work, created over forty articles for national art magazines, and is a contributing artist in both Painters Quick Reference- Landscapes by North Light Books and Leisure Arts “Designer Canvas’s” book. Her video “Learn To Draw and Paint With Watercolor Pencils” and her instructional booklet in General Pencils #70 kit “Learn Watercolor Pencil Techniques Now” are popular items sold nationwide. She is presently working on a solo book and is a creative consultant and education/workshop coordinator for General Pencil. For more information about Kathi, please visit her website at www.kathihanson.com
J.D. Hillberry
J. D. Hillberry has been a professional artist for 19 years. In that time he has become one of the most well known and respected artists in his field. His book “Drawing Realistic Textures in Pencil” published in 1999 has become a classic drawing instruction book used by art students worldwide. Over 50,000 copies sold to date. Each original drawing is rendered on white 100% acid free paper or watercolor board using combination of charcoal, graphite, and carbon pencils in each piece. The original drawings can take over two months to complete. Although J. D. works with a variety of subject matter, he is best known for his trompe l'oel (fool the eye) drawings. These are images rendered so realistically that people are deceived into thinking that actual objects are being displayed in a frame. For more artwork, workshops and detailed tutorials please visit http://www.jdhillberry.com.
Matthew Luhn
When I was three years old I drew my first cartoon character, and haven't stopped drawing since. I grew up in the San Francisco Bay area where my family has owned and operated Jeffrey's Toys for three generations. My Mom and Dad supported my love of drawing, and today I work at a major animation studio near San Francisco where I have been helping to create world famous animated stories and characters for over 15 years! I continue to share my love for drawing by teaching kids and adults all over the world, how they too can turn their doodles into cartoons. Check out my books, and create your own original cartoon characters today! www.matthewluhn.com
Bill Tilton
Author and Illustrator Bill Tilton, Former Disney and Columbia Studio artist in California, has an extensive art and academic background including studies at the University of Iowa, Ringling School of Art and an MFA from University of Denver. He is the creator and long-time author and illustrator of the popular “Drawing Board” column for The Artist’s Magazine. Art instruction books available www.Powells.com and www.Reuels.com.
Sean Dye
Sean Dye received his MFA from Pratt Institute, teaches at University of Vermont and workshops throughout USA. He has judged many exhibitions. His paintings are in private collections and commercial galleries throughout USA. They have appeared in Artist's Magazine, International Artist Magazine, Pastel Artist International and Pastel Journal. He the founder of Vermont Pastel Society. Sean is the Author of Painting with Water Soluble Oils and the Mixed-Media Sourcebook and appears in Caroline Jasper’s book Powercolor and North Light’s Painting the Elements: Weather Effects 2006. He has made 2 DVD’s on oil painting. He lives and paints in St. George, VT. www.SeanDyeStudio.com.
Elizabeth Luce
Elizabeth Luce is a professional designer with a Master of Fine Arts degree from UCLA. After thirteen years of working professionally for companies like the Disney Channel, Fox Television, Phoenix productions for NBC, and Pepperdine University, she now works freelance in the fields of graphic design, illustration and puppetry. Elizabeth now makes her home in Southern California. www.lucedesigns.com.
Rebecca Alzofon
Rebecca Alzofon, a full time professional artist, practicing in Menlo Park for over 20 years, is an instructor to students and professionals for various Bay Area organizations. After receiving her BA in art with a concentration in painting, she trained herself to paint in a traditional manner while painting portraits. By studying the works of the Masters, Rebecca Alzofon taught herself to paint in a classical manner. http://academicfigure.com/.
Craig Houghton
Craig Houghton is a self-taught artist available for fine-art commissions and illustration work. He works across a number of mediums and styles, having specialized only in the understanding and expression of his subjects — this diversity allows him complete freedom to choose the style and medium appropriate to a given work. http://www.leversandpulleys.com
Aris Stoulil
A recent graduate of the USC School of Cinema-Television, Aris is pursuing a career in film production. He especially enjoys working with General’s® PRIMO® Charcoal and Kimberly® Graphite as a fine artist as well.
Marion Strucken-Bachmann
Long time fine artist and is a member of the Pastel Society of America.
Floyd Hosmer
Sam Hale
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