Moonlighting
Artwork by Violet Lemay
For the past few years I’ve been teaching night classes in the Illustration Department at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). It’s quite an amazing art school, tons of technology, very career-minded. I only teach one class per term, typically for students who are about to graduate: portfolio, self-promo; sometimes editorial illustration. It’s been a lot of fun, and surprisingly has helped me as an illustrator. Having to face those young faces every week, I’ve spent much more time researching other illustrators, industry sites, etc. in an effort to be as informed as possible. Having a reason to get out of the studio has been beneficial as well (my husband is thrilled to see me actually style my hair and wear shoes other than sneaks). The campus is spread throughout historic down-town Savannah, extremely picturesque and inspirational. This photo shows the front door of Morris Hall, where the illustration classes meet.
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That’s great Violet!
Thanks for sharing this.
Posted on March 3, 2010 at 1:39 pm.
Thanks for your persistent support Anna!
v
Posted on March 3, 2010 at 4:45 pm.
Love the class, have produced some of my best work in it. Thanks for everything Violet!
Posted on March 3, 2010 at 5:39 pm.
I agree, the class is great. There’s a wonderful balance of creative freedom and helpful suggestion that has yielded very positive results. I too have produced some of my best work in your portfolio class. Thanks!
Posted on March 4, 2010 at 12:37 am.
Thanks Dear. Love having you in the class. It’s a joy.
v
Posted on March 4, 2010 at 4:00 am.
I agree with Darci, I’ve produced some of my best work in this class! Thanks! Also that’s a really lovely photo if the Illu building
Posted on March 4, 2010 at 6:42 am.
You’re a wonderful teacher, Violet. It’s nice to know that you enjoy our classes as much as we enjoy you!
Posted on March 5, 2010 at 8:51 am.
It is refreshing to have you as a teacher! I’m so glad you are teaching this class. You have been such an amazing resource and your advice is always solid.
Posted on March 5, 2010 at 9:40 pm.
Violet – thanks for helping me out to not only better myself as an illustrator but also to help me in my future as a teacher. The class has been really great!
Posted on March 7, 2010 at 7:16 pm.
Its been great having you for editorial and portfolio! I am glad you are at SCAD and love to see what your working on while we do our projects. Thats a great pic of the door at Morris Hall, too! Sometimes I forget what a pretty building we have.
Posted on March 7, 2010 at 9:24 pm.
Definitely my favorite class this quarter! Very helpful feedback and freedom to express. Thank you Violet, you give me loads of confidence!
Posted on March 8, 2010 at 3:18 pm.
I loved being in your Professional Practices class! I feel like it really helped me to get a great start to my career. I can’t believe it’s been a year already!
Posted on April 24, 2010 at 3:11 pm.