April Connors Ramirez (They/Them)

Traditional Artist Character Artist Storyboard Artist Other

April Connors Ramirez is a life drawing instructor and comics creator (as Professor Raco). Currently an instructor at UCLA School of Theater Film and Television. Specializing in the intersection of classical and entertainment-driven life drawing techniques, they have taught at Warner Animation Group, Disney Animation Studios, Netflix, The Mill, Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, EIDO (guild training for ADG, CDG, TAG), Otis College of Art and Design, Gnomon School of VFX, among others. When not teaching or lecturing, they make comics as Professor Raco. Their latest graphic novel Everybody's Happy Nowadays is out now by Odyssey Comics.

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Friday 10/23, 1:45PM-2:45PM

Expressive Figure Drawing for Sequential Artists

Room 103 | April Connors Ramirez | Kia Watson

Drawing from a live costumed model, we will explore ways to bring our figure drawings to life, pulling techniques and ideas from sequential art, illustration, and classical life drawing. This presentation is for both the beginner artist eager to explore different ways of seeing things, and the seasoned professional looking to get their creative juices flowing again.

Skill Level: General Audience

April Connors Ramirez (They/Them)

Expressive Figure Drawing for Sequential Artists

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