This time around, I had something to do before the workshop so I wasn't there for the first couple of minutes. However, I made sure to help pass around the workbooks and sketch cards that The Sid Foundation and Prime Vice Studios, LLC, another company associated with the event, passes around.
On top of this, we had a community member, Chad, that paid for the workshop and wanted to learn more about making comics and art. Even though PVS was his main source for learning, I still put myself forward and decided to chime in when the opportunity presented itself. I showed him my sketchbook and thumbnail drawings that we as sequential artists produce to help our initial ideation process before making a comic.
After the workshop, I helped to put up some chairs and the TV that PVS and The Sid Foundation uses to present their work and teach their workshops with. Like always, I had a great time and I was happy with how many people came to join us this time.
As a side note, both companies allowed me to present my own teaching lesson. I taught everyone at the workshop how to develop their own ideas and characters. I made sure to provide activities such as thinking about your favorite hobbies, colors, sports, and activities. This may seem simple but it's important because these are all things you have to put into your characters. From an animator's perspective, there is a lot you have to put into your characters and yes, it can be as deep and simple as just their favorite shoes or chore. Characters are human too, so we as artists have to treat them like so and think as much as possible.
Johnathan gave to The Sid Foundation Inc.
Jillian gave to The Sid Foundation Inc.
I had a lovely time listening to Johnathan’s presentation and celebrating my birthday with Prime Vice! I can’t wait for the next workshop.