Chicago Art Group

Upcoming Events

Beginner's Class: Character Designing and Expressions.

Saturday 10 June

Millennium Park - 11am - 3 Hours

Emily Tong

In this class, we will explore the fundamentals of character design and expressions, and equip you with the skills needed to create your own unique and expressive characters. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the basics of character design, including shape language, proportions, and anatomy. We will also explore the different types of characters and how to create a unique personality for each one.

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$55

Come along to our meetups to improve your art in a relaxed and social atmosphere, and under the guidance of a professional instructor. Complete beginners to experienced artists all welcome.

Our 2 hour meetups are held in a different location each time, usually outdoors.

Bring your own materials which can be anything from pencils or pastels, to watercolour or oils.

If you are a complete beginner all you need to start are a couple of good drawing pencils, a rubber, and a drawing pad.

Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists. The instructor is there to help everyone.

The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

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Our meetups and classes are limited to a max of 12 people

Emily Tong

Emily Tong is a artist graduated from the School of the art Institute of Chicago. She is a an animator, illustrator, and a comic artist. She communicate narratives through different medias; as watercolor, pen, and tablet drawing. Her main emphasis is narratives related to love and philosophy. She has been illustrating illustrations for lucky jefferson's zine Paradox in 2022. Currently, She is the art director and concept artist of a project in Dreamarc.