
We're very excited to be featured as the Local Highlight on Scholastic Art Awards blog this month!
Enroll in Ashcans Pre-College Drawing Class and your talent in the Visual Arts will skyrocket Portfolio Prep Classes Monday through Saturday 11-3 & 4-8 Learn how to: Boost your authentic creative voice so your art portfolio really stands out Drawing media you’ll use includes: Pencil, color pencil, pen/brush and ink, charcoal, pastel, collage and 3-D [...]
Enroll in Ashcans Pre-College Illustration Classes and your talent for creating visual stories will skyrocket Learn to: Tap into your imagination and boost your authentic creative voice in visual storytelling Illustration techniques you’ll use include: Drawing with ink, pen, pencil, watercolor, collage, acrylic and/or 3-D illustration. Learn about: Composition Color Perspective Texture Class sizes are small [...]
“The quality of documentation affects perceived quality your work.” - Parsons Professor Cynthia Lawson Jaramillo Once you’ve put all the hard work in to finishing your portfolio- You'll need pay attention to the quality of the photos you take of the Artwork Behind the Scenes- Art Portfolio Photoshoot 2017 at Ashcan Studio Have them [...]
Are you a 15-18 year old visual artist? Apply to YoungArts' national arts competition. Applications are open until October 13, 2017 START AN APPLICATION VISUAL ARTS Visual Arts includes a broad range of fine art including multi-media and performance art. The strongest portfolios convey the artist’s ability to develop and materialize ideas while demonstrating [...]
At Ashcan we can help you prepare for the RISD Assignment The Assignment Choose one of the following three prompt options and create two responses using any medium you prefer (no restrictions). We consider this assignment to be as much about process as presentation and encourage you to consider your submissions as exercises in experimental [...]
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago Undergrad Programs Students may choose an interdisciplinary or concentrated course of study within the following studio departments: Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Designed Objects Art and Technology Studies Ceramics Fashion Design Fiber and Material Studies Film, Video, New Media, and Animation Painting and Drawing Performance Photography Printmedia Sculpture [...]