INSTRUCTORS

Ash Kirk
Ash Kirk is an illustrator, concept artist, UI artist, and graphic designer with over a decade of experience as a professional artist with experience with licenses such as Guild Wars 2, Star Wars, HBO, and Disney. Most recently they have worked on new titles for Atmos Labs and Grimstar Entertainment.

Andrea Sipl
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Andrea is an illustrator, oil painter, UI artist, and gaming art designer, who leverages over 16 years of professional experience. She's collaborated with licenses such as ARCHER, Coca-Cola, and FX Networks. Notably, her achievements include an Emmy Award, and she presently contributes to Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons and Dragons
Teaching:Ā Art Fundamentals

Neil Gray
Neil Gray is a skilled illustrator and concept artist specializing in character design for fantasy and video games. Known for his elaborate character designs and intricate armory designs, Neil has been able to develop a strong social media presence.

Malina Dowling
Malina Dowling is a Midwest-based independent artist that works primarily in watercolors. She has traveled the country working and learning the ins and outs of the convention circuit for the better part of a decade. Ever since she was a child, she found herself more immersed in realms beyond reality than the mundane world, and wondered on the origin of imagination. These internal explorations inspired the soulful fantasy creatures that she specializes in painting.

Kappa: The World of Turtles
Ollie is a concept artist, animator, and YouTuber, with over 6 years of games industry experience working at paradox interactive on the Age of Wonders series, and with a successful and rapidly growing YouTube channel. He primarily teaches students how to bring their ideas to life on the small screen, working from initial concept up to final 3D animations that can be shown to the world. With a broad swathe of experience, Ollie can also help you with creature design, illustration, writing, icon/UI design, art direction, and finding a unique and personal style.