Creature and Environment Concept Art – Ages 8-13

About this class

Unleash your child’s creativity in this dynamic 5-day workshop, designed for young artists (ages 8-13) to explore the world of digital art. Using iPads and Procreate, participants will learn how to design imaginative
creatures and captivating environments, while mastering essential digital art techniques. From creature sketching and anatomy to advanced skills like silhouette design, texturing, and shading, each day will build on the last, helping participants enhance their artistic abilities in a fun, hands-on environment. By the end of the workshop, they will have a polished final project to showcase to family and friends during a special presentation.

Why should your child join this class?

• Cultivate creativity: Students will unlock their imagination while learning the foundations of digital art.
• Build confidence: They will gain hands-on experience creating unique designs and using professional art tools.
• Learn valuable skills: They’ll master techniques in sketching, design, color theory, and digital painting, which can be applied to other creative fields.
• End with a masterpiece: Each participant will leave with a completed project they can be proud of and present at the end of the workshop.

Class Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Digital Art & Creature Sketching
Welcome & icebreaker

• Welcome & Icebreaker
• Introduction to Procreate tools
• Basic creature anatomy and sketching
• Simple creature design with basic shapes

Day 2: Creature Silhouettes, Details & Simple Environment Concepts

• Review and warm-up sketches
• Explore creature silhouettes
• Add details like textures, eyes, and claws
• Start designing a basic environment

Day 3: Textures, Shadows & Enhancing Your Creature and Environment

• Practice texture brushes for fur, scales, etc.
• Learn basic shading techniques for depth
• Refine creature and environment designs

Day 4: Color, Lighting & Finalizing Creature and Environment

• Introduction to color theory
• Add color and lighting effects
• Finalize creature and environment details

Day 5: Final Project Completion & Presentations

• Complete final creature and environment design
• Apply finishing touches
• Present artwork to family and friends

Materials/Equipment required for this class

Please note: VCUarts Qatar reserves the right to cancel classes for which not enough participants are registered. Already paid fees will be refunded. Please do not purchase materials until you receive a final course confirmation.

• This is a digital art class, so the participants are expected to bring their Ipads with them and have Procreate or similar drawing apps installed on their tablets.

Schedule

Start: Sun, 13 July, 2025
End: Thu, 17 July, 2025
Lessons: 5
Days: Sunday to Thursday
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Location: VCUarts Qatar campus , Room 166
Cost: QAR 850

Instructors

Sumam: Artist, Illustrator, and Visual Storyteller

For Sumam, art is not just a form of expression—it’s a gateway to explore and share the unspoken depths of his imagination. What words can’t capture, his artwork effortlessly brings to life. His creative journey is fueled by his passion for visual storytelling and his desire to challenge his own thinking, both critically and visually. With a strong foundation rooted in pop culture, Sumam’s artistic vision is heavily inspired by comics, video games, and films, with a special love for figurative drawing.

As Sumam’s drawing skills evolved, he began to understand the transformative power of art—its ability to offer endless possibilities for self-expression. This realization pushed him to explore deeper and more varied creative concepts.

In 2015, Sumam earned his BFA from the prestigious Virginia Commonwealth University, School of the Arts, where he further honed his technical and conceptual abilities. He immersed himself in portraiture and figurative painting, experimenting with shadow and light in his academic-style paintings. His subjects ranged from self-portraits to intimate depictions of friends, creating a dialogue between the artist and his subjects.

As Sumam’s practice grew, he turned his attention to surrealism, exploring imaginative and otherworldly concepts. This shift was key in shaping his artistic evolution, and by 2020, he earned his MFA in Illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). Alongside his personal growth as an artist, he also shared his knowledge and passion for art by teaching as a professor assistant, helping guide the next generation of creatives.

Though Sumam has a strong affinity for realism in his work, he is always experimenting with new techniques and mediums. Whether working with paint, charcoal, graphic tablets, or mixed media, he constantly seeks fresh ways to push his creative boundaries. His art is never confined to one style or method—he believes in exploring the full spectrum of possibilities.

At the heart of Sumam’s work is the goal to connect with people on a meaningful level. Whether it’s through a powerful visual narrative or a subtle, indirect expression, he strives to make work that resonates with viewers, evoking emotions, thoughts, and stories. Art, for Sumam, is all about connection, expression, and the journey of continual discovery.