Local artist to give demo on character design
Character designs by Amelie Butkus.
Local artist Amelie Butkus teaches, ‘How to Tell a Story with One Person’
– On Monday, Jan. 23, from 3-5 p.m., Art Center Morro Bay will host Amelie Butkus, a young writer, and illustrator from Morro Bay, for a free workshop entitled, “Understanding Situational Character Design: How to Tell a Story with One Person.”
Butkus has currently written and illustrated the young adult mystery novel “A Lamplighter in Larkeney” which is set to be released this winter on Kickstarter. She has illustrated for multiple books, podcasts, and comics and is an accomplished character designer and illustrative artist. Her work spans from traditional, retro-influenced situational pieces to digital cyberpunk. Find her work and portfolio at booksofamelie.com and @ameliebutkus on Instagram.
During this demo, Butkus will begin with an introduction of herself and share how she works her way through a single rendered full-body character in pencil, talking about motion and fluidity in blocking shapes, and expressing emotion in both facial and body language. This art demonstration is free and open to the public.
Bring paper if you would like to draw along. This fast-paced and fun demonstration is a precursor to her workshop, Storytelling Through Character Design on Jan. 28 and 29. The workshop is designed for students and young adults, however, everyone is welcome. Space is limited. Students may reserve a seat in this workshop online at artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/products/
For more information visit www.ArtCenterMorroBay.org or call (805) 772-2504.
