LET'S GET CREATIVE
LET'S GET CREATIVE
Meet our artists who make everything possible:
Drawing Your Life
Mark Quiban
Mark began sketching in ink as a way to capture his travels in a journal.
He's since worked as a professional illustrator and animator with Nelvana in Toronto to produce TV shows.
You can find his art at local exhibits and conventions and in the Drawing Your Life course.
- Full-time artist: work featured on TV shows
- Loves to try new mediums: wide range from pen to acrylics
- 1-on-1 feedback: offers students personal feedback and tips
Urban Sketching Academy
Phil Carr-Harris
Phil is a self-taught urban sketcher with a background in architecture and a passion for capturing the energy of everyday scenes.
His work is loose, expressive, and focused on feeling, not perfection. Whether he’s sketching on a street corner in Toronto or flipping through old sketchbooks, Phil helps others see the world differently.
You can find his art on Instagram and in the Urban Sketching Academy class.
- Self-taught sketcher: has done hundreds of sketches on-location
- Believes in accessible art: all you need is a desire to learn
- Experiments: discover the rules and how to use them creatively
Urban Painting Academy
Kishor Sonawane
Kishor is a Toronto-based watercolor artist - his art can be found in several galleries, private collections, and businesses around the world.
He has received 15+ awards for his artwork and has taught dozens of students how to sketch and paint.
You can find him painting plein-air with friends or taking part in local painting competitions.
- Involved in the community: learn how you can meet other local artists
- Flexible: understands that everyone has a different starting point
- Tutoring experience: has helped dozens of students learn watercolor 1on1