Digital Art Classes
For ages 15+
Come expand and develop your creativity digitally. Our digital classes are designed for various levels, whether you are a beginner looking to begin their digital art journey or a creative storyteller who is itching to turn ideas into finished artwork.
We will explore character design, illustration, visual storytelling, and much more through our digital classes. All are designed to help you explore your creativity using professional digital tools.
Digital Art Portfolio
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Designed for students ages 14 and up, this class strengthens digital painting skills while encouraging creativity and storytelling. Whether students are building toward competitions, AP Art, college applications, or simply exploring their interests, they receive guided support in developing thoughtful, cohesive artwork that reflects their individual voice.
Students learn how to turn ideas into finished digital pieces using professional tools in a supportive environment. We emphasize strong fundamentals, including drawing, color, composition, and visual storytelling while exploring projects such as character design, illustration, portraits, and imaginative world-building.
The goal is both growth and confidence: building meaningful portfolio-ready work while deepening creative skills in the digital medium.
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Need to bring your own equipment.
must have access to digital program like Photoshop, Procreate, Affinity, etc
must have the ability to draw digitally with a drawing tablet tablet or iPad with Apple Pencil
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Rick Lacy is a concept artist and art director with over 20 years of experience in games and animation. He brings real-world insight into how concept art works in production, drawing from years of leading creative teams and shaping visual worlds.
Rick has also spent more than a decade teaching and mentoring students and currently serves as Chair at the University of Silicon Valley. He loves helping artists understand how ideas turn into game-ready visuals — and how to have fun along the way.
Concept Art for Entertainment
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This class introduces students to the creative process behind the characters and worlds in the games, movies, and tv shows they love.
Through guided projects, students will learn how to design characters, environments, and visual ideas using digital tools, while strengthening drawing and storytelling skills. This class is perfect for anyone who enjoys creating and want to explore digital art in a fun, supportive environment.
What You’ll Learn
Photoshop or Procreate
How to develop ideas through sketches and visual exploration
Designing characters, environments, and props with story and purpose
Creative thinking and visual storytelling skills you can apply to any art practice
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Need to bring your own equipment.
must have access to digital program like Photoshop, Procreate, Affinity, etc
must have the ability to draw digitally with a drawing tablet tablet or iPad with Apple Pencil
must be able to commit to full 8 weeks
Please know this is an interactive, critique focused workshop. It’s important to finish all of your assignments on time in order to receive feedback.
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March 14 - May 2nd 2026
Sat 10:30-12:30am PST. 2 hours weekly, fully remote.
$600 for 8 week course
Please contact us to grab a spot.
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Rick Lacy is a concept artist and art director with over 20 years of experience in games and animation. He brings real-world insight into how concept art works in production, drawing from years of leading creative teams and shaping visual worlds.
Rick has also spent more than a decade teaching and mentoring students and currently serves as Chair at the University of Silicon Valley. He loves helping artists understand how ideas turn into game-ready visuals — and how to have fun along the way.
