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Illustrator Bootcamp is a 12-week online course that focuses on helping you master Adobe Illustrator so that you can step into the illustration industry, and market yourself as a professional. Part course, part mentorship, this program is extremely high-touch. As your instructor, you will have access to me for feedback and critiques as you work through each of the modules. The program consists of 8 modules beginning with the Adobe Illustrator basics, and then ramping up very quickly to more complex techniques. This program focuses specifically on the creation of Illustrated characters- at the end of the course you will be able to create portfolio- ready character illustrations that you can be proud of.
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Having a distinct, unique personal illustration style is one of the most valuable things you can have as an illustrator, and when it comes to developing that style, there are really two options: 1) Wait and hope that a style will “appear” some day or 2) Dig deep, and do some excavation of your personality- your interests, inspirations, and influences to begin to piece together your style. The Illustration Style Academy will guide you through all the steps of this process. Through out the 6 modules of the course you will learn the system that I used to find and create my very own style. At the end of the course you will have a “Character Prototype”- which is essentially the prototypical character that you can use as the basis off which to build your entire illustration practice. You will have access to me for feedback and support as we work to find and develop your style together!
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The 1:1 Illustration Mentorship is my most custom program, designed for students who want a completely personalized curriculum to meet them where they’re at in their illustration journeys. The program consists of 6 online 1hour sessions that, depending on the student may include; creative career planning, technique development, style refinement, social media/ portfolio strategy, and more! This is my most high-touch program, and I usually have 2 spots open per month. There is no minimum level of experience or technical knowledge required to apply!
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My name is Natasha Polozenko, smoosh it together and you get "Nataszko". I am an Illustrator and Educator living in the Big Apple, and I am on a mission to help as many creatives level up and thrive in their illustration practices as humanly possible!
I am a self-taught illustrator, and I wear that as a badge of honor! I am living proof that you don’t need an art degree to make it and thrive as an Illustrator, passion and the willingness to learn is all you need! I am here to help you along on your illustration journey. Basically, my goal is to be the person I wish I had in my corner when I was first starting out!
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“I found my style, confidence, and groove when in came to drawing characters, and it was all thanks to Natasha’s empowering teaching style & her course.”
Camille
“Thank you so much Natasha for this course! It’s been invaluable in setting me off on the right path moving forward. I feel much more equipped to create a strong portfolio and to get my work out there!”
Sydney
“Thank you so much! Your Illustration Style Course really helped me find some much needed focus, truly.”
Beth
“Thank you so much! I really appreciate it and look forward to working on refining my taste and creating a unique style. I have been looking for a class like this, so thank you for creating it and being so helpful!”
Hailey
“Going through each module has given me a better understanding of how my illustration style should connect to all parts of myself. It has given me the confidence to make an instagram and share my work.”
Janine
“I can’t tell you how happy I am so far with it! Before the course I did not know how I was going to incorporate characters into my designs and I knew I needed to find what my character was going to be. Now I’m headed in the right direction! You rock.”
Kendra
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