Online Apprenticeship Program
Our Online Apprenticeship Program (OAP) was developed for aspiring artists who don't have the opportunity to apprentice full-time in the studio. With the flexibility of the OAP, apprentices can work in their own space and on their own schedule, which allows them to continue developing their skills from anywhere in the world.
Our curriculum utilizes skill-building exercises and an effective system of deliberate practice which is designed to get the apprentice familiar and comfortable with the material and techniques we employ. Starting with developing effective pressure control, each consecutive exercise builds in complexity to ensure that the apprentice is developing the necessary skills that will take them all the way through to producing highly rendered photo realism drawings and paintings.
Student's Say
testimonials
"Having the opportunity to apprentice with Edward Dillon and Deborah Lloyd has been an incredible and unforgettable experience. They have taught me to be more dedicated, disciplined, and thoughtful in my craft. They have an encouraging form of teaching that has driven me to not only develop my technical skills, but also my own ideas of what I thought was achievable. I thank them immensely for what I have learned and what knowledge they have shared with me. They have been responsible for each of my artistic successes, and for that, I will be forever grateful."
"Edward Dillon and Deborah Lloyd show their love for teaching by sharing their artistic knowledge and by demonstrating their ability to guide students to excellence. Thanks to them, I have reached another artistic level, and have realized another kind of vision of art. With their mentorship, I have learned to overcome some really challenging moments in some of the exercises and creative works that I have completed. For me personally, they are the best teachers that I have been fortunate to have due to their generosity, dedication, and passion for their craft. I am proud to have them as my mentors and to be able to further develop my artistic virtues. Thank you Edward and Deborah"
"Edward Dillon and Deborah Lloyd have helped me reach a level of draftsmanship that I would never have imagined myself capable. They are not only wonderful instructors, but also incredible people that have been very supportive both personally and professionally. They have a way of driving me in my work so I can achieve unthinkable results. My experience in the studio with them has honestly been one of the best times of my life."
"Having the opportunity to study with Edward and Deborah has honestly been one of the best things that has happened to me. Thanks to their dedication and commitment to their students, I have learned a lot. I feel very grateful for all the time and knowledge they have given to me, and it's thanks to them that I have grown my skills and become the artist I am today."