WORKSHOPS

Through these interactive workshops, author & illustrator Debasmita Dasgupta, will share her more than a decade-long experience in the fields of ideation, creation and publishing of visual stories.

BECOMING AN ILLUSTRATOR -
PASSION TO PROFESSION

Saturday, 20 June 2020
Timing: 10 AM - 1 PM (IST)
Course Fee: INR 1999

Do you love drawing?

Do you wonder if art could be your career?

Then join me for a workshop on transitioning your passion into profession. 

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I was good at drawing in school but I never went to an art college. But over the years, I have learnt honing my craft to continue as a full-time author illustrator.

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In this workshop, I will share with you the learnings from my journey as an artist --- my successes and more importantly my failures that helped me shape my career.

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COURSE OUTLINE:
This interactive online session will include following topics:

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 How I began?
 Journey in transit
 Setting your goals
 Tools & Techniques
 Sustainability

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AGE:

17 and above 

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DRAWING FOR A LIVING

Date: Sunday, 28 June 2020
Timing: 10 AM - 2 PM (IST)

Course Fee: INR 1899

If you are an aspiring illustrator, or someone who already illustrates but wants to break into the exciting business of freelance illustration, this fun and interactive course is designed for you. Unlike other instructional courses on this subject, here you will hang out with me while I share my tools, tips and trade secrets to not just survive but enjoy life as a freelance illustrator.

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I will take you on a step-by- step tour of my work process: how I conceive, design and promote my work. You will get hands-on experience to begin a pilot project of your own.

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COURSE OUTLINE:
Through these six interactive steps, participants will be ready to walk the ropes of a productive freelance illustration career:

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 Where to Start?
 Staying Motivated
 Are you Shy to Share?
 How to Stand Out?
 Finding Patrons
 Pitching your Ideas

AGE:
18 and above

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Should you have any queries, write to debasmita@artspositive.org