Creating Comics is an exciting class for anyone interested in writing, drawing and creating their own comic strip, comic book or graphic novel. Whether the student is an absolute beginner or an aspiring comics artist, this class will get the student enthused to practice their art every chance they get.

The exercises in the class are meant to jump-start their creativity and guide them toward effective ways to tell stories visually. Demonstration and assignments will include: How to draw basic figures, brainstorming for characters, learning how to draw one panel comic gags, using pacing and page turns to enhance the story, understanding the different materials and techniques and ultimately, creating and publishing their own comic book!

This class uses fun exercises to build the student's confidence in their artistic ability and their desire to tell stories through their writing.

A supply list will be provided at the Parent/Student Orientation Meeting.

Mr. Weesner specializes in drawing, painting, and graphic design. He has a B.F.A. in Advertising Art from the University of North Texas, and a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary with an emphasis in Media Arts. He has worked in the advertising industry for 30+ years. He served as the Graphic Services Manager at The Cooper Institute for 18 years designing and illustrating best-selling books, annual reports, brochures, newsletters, magazine and newspaper advertisements, educational manuals, point-of-purchase displays, and logos. Clients included Campbell’s Soup, Reebok, Northern Telecom, Mary Kay Cosmetics, all branches of the U.S. Military, Xerox, and Kellogg’s. He has exhibited in a number of juried art shows.

In addition to teaching at RHSA, Mr. Weesner teaches Drawing I, Drawing II, Beginning Watercolor and intermediate Watercolor at Dallas College [Richland Campus] and Visual Art at Studio 7 Performance private school.

This will be his eleventh year to teach art classes at RHSA.

Class meets on Tuesday from 1:30 PM to 2:25 PM & on Thursday from none to none