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How to Draw Vintage Cartoons for Beginners
Saturday, August 15
10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Special CollectionsLearn how to create simple, vintage-style cartoons and explore the history of early advertising art with former commercial artist Brian Jones.
Register online, in person, or call 330.643.9030.
Retired commercial artist Brian Jones will demonstrate the early styles and techniques used to create simple and vintage cartoons. He worked in advertising for more than 50 years and managed a large studio that produced hand-drawn advertisements for major rubber companies, including Seiberling, Goodrich, Firestone, and General Tire. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Kent State University in 1960 and also taught art in Akron Public Schools.
A selection of Brian's advertising artwork will be on exhibit on the third floor outside Special Collections.
For more information, contact the Special Collections Division at 330.643.9030, or email speccollections@akronlibrary.org.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | History | Education | Art & Crafts |
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