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IMC 2009 June 15-21

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Rebecca Guay
Charles Vess
Greg Manchess
Donato Giancola
Julie Bell
Boris Vallejo
Dan DosSantos
Scott Fischer
Irene Gallo
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2009 Guest Faculty and Lecturers

Special Guest: Jon Foster
We are very pleased to announce that Jon Foster will be joining us as our Special Guest for one day of lectures and painting demos.
Jon has been the recipient of numerous awards and is one of the most respected painters working in the industry today.


Special Guest Michael Whelan:
We are delighted to announce that legendary painter Michael Whelan will be joining us for one day of special lectures and critiques.
In addition to a plethora of awards, Michael's painting 'Island' is the cover art for Spectrum 15, The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art.



We are also very pleased to announce the addition of Gary Lippincott, Dennis Nolan and Robert Sweeney to our  partial day lecture/guest/demo schedule!



Robert Sweeney
Dennis Nolan
Gary Lippincott
IMC 2008 Students and Faculty
(Clockwise from the top) Donato Giancola works in the Wunderarts Studio. Scott Fischer lectures in Fayerweather 101. Boris Vallejo gives advice in Fayerweather. Eric Deschamps works in Wunderarts.
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Fayerweather Hall

Attendees will benefit from a full schedule of classes in figure drawing from an illustration perspective, use of reference, drawing from the imagination, digital and traditional painting technique, live demos and industry q&a, as well as extensive individual one on one critique,

All studio classes and lectures will be in Fayerweather Hall. 


Lectures will be held in Fayerweather Hall's Pryune Lecture Hall
All meals will be served in Valentine Dining Hall. The college meal service is excellent and offers a large variety of options, including Vegetarian and Vegan.
Housing: Master Class tuition covers housing from the night of June 14th through the night of June 21st. The Charles Pratt dorm rooms are single and double occupancy with shared bathroom facilities.
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Other Campus Attractions

As well as being one of the loveliest campuses in New England, Amherst College also boasts the magnificent Mead Art Museum and the Pratt Museum of Natural History, both of which are endless sources of reference and inspiration. 
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Common Questions about the Master Class:


"I am most interested in this workshop, but am unsure of my skill level or

any prerequisites. 


Thank you for your interest in the Illustration Master Class. 

 Regardless of your abilities, exposing yourself to new and professional ways to problem solving

and image making will help you objectively assess your own methods and provide

positive development in understanding what you wish to say in your own art.

 It is not necessarily about your current level or ability in art, 

but about where you want to go with it and what you want to

learn.  

This workshop represents a wonderful cross section of the best

professional talent in the science fiction and fantasy genre.  

If you are serious about pursuing a profession in illustration, an intensive class like this is a rare opportunity to perceive fresh and varying views on art, discuss current trends in the illustration field, and receive one-on-one

time from some of the industry’s masters.  

If art is currently more of a hobby for you, then this class would still be a great experience to learn

and grow no matter your level, but again it is entirely a personal choice.


If you have further questions regarding this workshop, contact

Rebecca Guay at:

illustrationmasterclass@gmail.com





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Travel Options and Directions to Amherst College
For a map of amherst College :
http://www.amherst.edu/map/Amherst_College_Map.pdf 

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Tuition is $1850.00 and will include all classes, and special lectures, as well as full room and board**. Applicants must be 18 years or older to apply. For more details see the registration pdf below.

**If you live in the Amherst area and would like to register without the room and board option you can take $300 off the tuition



Contact: Illustrationmasterclass@gmail.com


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