Illustration and Visual Storytelling
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Students will learn how to tell stories through pictures, learn how to use color, value, framing, and other tools to support their work, and gain mastery in pencil, charcoal, and ink mediums. This course will provide basic understandings of the different mediums covered, as well as drawing techniques, to supplement the story-based curriculum. The course goes through the various steps required to make a dynamic, interesting, and focused illustration, and will allow students to experiment with different artistic styles and literary inspirations.
Please view prerequisites and required supplies below.
Some drawing experience is helpful. Teacher is always open to hearing your student’s art experience to help determine if the course might be a good fit.
B, HB, and H drawing pencils
Prismacolor 12 pack of colored pencils
Willow Chalk Charcoal
Vine Charcoal
Kneaded Eraser/Pink Eraser
Speedball India Ink
Small Paintbrushes
Artist Pen: (Faber Castelli, Pitt, or Micron are good brands) 0.5 mm size
Drawing Sketchbook (8×10 inch minimum)
Mixed Media sketchbook (9×12)
Printer/Scanner
More information may be obtained by emailing rebekahclark@excelsiorclasses.com.
Rebekah Clark is an artist, author, and teacher who was born in the mountains but spent most of her childhood in Beaumont, Texas. She is the oldest of seven, many of whom have attended Excelsior Classes. While growing up, Rebekah would make up stories with her stuffed animals and would play them with my younger brothers. Eventually, her storytelling adapted into a love for artwork and writing. She loves art and color, strong emotions and stories, and creating new worlds for stories.
Rebekah graduated from Louisiana Christian University in 2021 and self-published her first picture book shortly after. Since then, she has worked as an art teacher and freelance illustrator, helping other small book projects as an illustrator. Her first official book, Take That, Hurricane!, a picture book focusing on hurricane recovery, was released in 2024 and since then she has released a sequel, as well as being the illustrator for the Founders' Ministries Lessons for Truth and Grace board book series.Â
Rebekah credits taking courses with a passionate teacher for her becoming an artist. As a teacher, her joy resides in helping other artists find their purpose.
Bethany Heslep –
My son’s art ability and understanding of composition and illustration grew visibly through this course with Rebekah Clark. We are looking forward to taking more classes with her.
Parent L. –
My daughter enjoyed this Illustration and Storytelling class. This class is good for both beginners and experienced artists. Mrs. Clark is a wonderful teacher and was both encouraging and informative. We highly recommend this class!
Parent T. –
My son very much enjoyed this class. It opened his eyes to the multiple different facets that an illustrator must consider, more so that just what an artist might consider. He grew in his art skills as well as his understanding of composition. We highly recommend this class!