Adam and I have completed our first two lessons now: illustration and Perspective. Teaching the illustration lesson was a smashing good time for all of us. As I gave step by step instructions on how to go about creating a character and setting it into a scene, students were able to engage in directing many of the character elements. We discussed how to incorporate different emotions through facial expressions, as well as how to communicate a message using visual imagery. It was fascinating to see the students minds open up as they creativily considered different intended purposes for their cartoon creations.

I was able to watch from the 'backseat' today as Adam taught his lesson in one and two point perspective to the students. I was impressed with the students ability to focus on the lesson and understand what we were teaching them. It was clear that the students did not have a lot of previous experience with drawing things in perspective, but they remained engaged were eager to correct their mistakes, which is always encouraging to see. 

I'm excited to teach our next lesson in "Lettering" next week. We will be exploring how letters, as a medium, communicate to us far beyond the actual content.

-Matt Lawler