This is a virtual drawing camp I taught back in 2020 through Cornerstone Lutheran Church. In this 4 part series you will learn shape-based drawing, as well as how to create your own comic. In the process, we’ll tie this work to how God loves creativity and partnering with us in the act of creation.
A Story Worth Telling
Fine Arts Academy 2020
Welcome! Have a seat by the virtual fire as we learn the art of visual storytelling.
Scroll down to get started.
Genesis 1
In the beginning…
Our God is a storyteller.
Instead of telling us about creation in a textbook, God chose to share the beginning of all things in a story!
“In the beginning … the earth was FORMLESS and EMPTY … and the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface…” -Genesis 1:1-2
When we approach a blank piece of paper, we have a chance to participate with the Holy Spirit in an act of creation. Putting pencil to paper, we get to take something formless and empty, and give it purpose and meaning by telling a story with our art.
Over the next 4 days, you and I are going to partner with the Holy Spirit to use images and words to transform a blank sheet of paper into a story worth reading.
Are you ready to begin?
Introduction & Day One
“No, no! The adventures first, explanations take such a dreadful time.” -Lewis Carroll
I am sure you are chomping at the bit to get started, but I wanted to introduce myself first. Click the video to watch a short introduction, and when you’re done, click the link below to get started on your four day cartooning journey.
Day Two
“Stories make us more alive, more human, more courageous, more loving.” -Madeleine L’Engle
Welcome back for day two! I’ve got another short introductory video for today’s lesson; once you’ve finished the video, click the link below to get started.
Day Three
“If you want someone to hear the truth, you should tell them the truth. But if you want someone to LOVE the truth, you should tell them a story.” -Andrew Peterson
You’re halfway through cartooning!! Are you ready to take what you’ve learned from days one and two and tell (or rather, re-tell) a true story? Watch this short video, then click the link below to get started on your day three lesson.
Day Four
“Inside each of us is a natural-born storyteller, waiting to be released.” -Robin Moore
Do you know the hardest part about making a comic? Finishing it!
No matter how much you have left to do, or how hard it might be, I believe you can finish well! Watch this short video for a creative pep talk, then get ready to finish your comic and share it with someone!