The Safehouse Atelier: March 2011

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Safehouse Student Work!

On Tuesday afternoons, Safehouse students head down to Massive Black for concept art review. Every few months a different project is assigned, with settings varying from high fantasy to sci-fi. Our current project is set fifty years in the future, and students have been designing characters and tech set in the year 2051.

Below is the design process for an airport loader assistant from Safehouse student Artem Mirskov, from his initial concept sketches to the final design. Done under the guidance of project leaders Kemp Remillard and El Coro, Artem's work shows the design process from start to finish, with adjustments made to improve both functionality and visual appeal.

For those interested in attending, we will have a couple of spots opening up in May! Please send applications or questions to thesafehouseatelier@gmail.com

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About The Safehouse Atelier

Located in San Francisco, The Safehouse Atelier is a place created by artists who believe that there should be no separation between commercial artists and fine artists. Both must draw on the same techniques and ideas in order to make images that affect the viewer in a powerful way. In this environment artists are trained to be versatile. Using both traditional and digital media, students learn observational skills, composition, anatomy, and idea development. Focusing on the ultimate goals of the student, foundations are emphasized with the curriculum tailored to fit the individual. Students receive a well rounded education giving them the tools to employ their art no matter what the application.

Beyond providing a strong understanding of the underlying principles of art, The Safehouse Atelier has the goal of being a place for painters, designers, and draughtsman to meet and exchange ideas not only for their own personal growth but to contribute to the art community of San Francisco and the Bay Area.

If you're interested in classes, a description of the program and costs is listed in the first post.

For more information please email: thesafehouseatelier@gmail.com