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About ArtUP WORKSHOP
Welcome to ArtUpWorkshop.com!
I'm Andrew
Johnson, an artist, illustrator, and educator passionate about bringing
vibrant, meaningful art into the world! I'm based in the Northwest
Suburbs of Chicago, IL, USA and I founded ArtUpWorkshop.com to share my
love of art through unique creations, professional services, and
transformative learning experiences. Beyond making cool stuff
for clients, my mission is to inspire creativity, elevate brands, and
empower aspiring artists to find their voice while delivering quality
and authenticity.
I've got a long history of working with commercial design. Check out my CV here:
Book a quick call or connect directly:
AndrewJArt@Gmail.com
(direct email)
Andrew.ArtUPWorkshop@Gmail.com
(online class and store email)
Or call/ text 630-890-7976 (Chicago Central Time)
ArtUpWorkshop.com isn't just a catalog of my work. It's the start of a collaborative creative journey:
Educational Workshops: I teach illustration and design skills to aspiring artists of all ages! These programs are designed to ignite your creativity and artistic problem solving in a way that will appeal to studios and help you create more cohesive vision for projects with lots of moving parts.
Custom Illustration Services: I create bespoke branding materials, ad illustrations, and banners tailored to your business needs, helping you stand out in the digital world with eye-catching visuals.
Signed Art Prints: My online store features limited-edition, signed prints of my original artwork (and some of my students & friends, occasionally), perfect for collectors and art lovers looking to add a unique piece to their space.
With 18 years of experience in illustration and a deep love for teaching, I blend artistic expertise with a personalized approach. Whether it's crafting a bold brand identity or guiding a student through their first sketches for a game concept, I'm committed to quality and connection!
I've collaborated on projects with some huge brands during my storied career (see above!), Worked on over 20 published game titles, illustrated books (such as Alice in Verse), designed ad campaigns for businesses, and taught for 8 years at Columbia College Chicago. I pour the passion of all of that experience into every print,
project, and lesson.
Explore my work, signed prints (from myself and others), reach out for a
custom illustration quote, or join a workshop to unleash your inner
artist. I can't wait to create with you!
Other FAQ
"Why not just take college courses or buy a good video tutorial?"
- While college courses can be great, they also require a steady commitment of time, energy, and money. Additionally, they generally aren't available to younger students who might be interested in getting into games.
In-person or remote college courses also often teach students that possess a wide range of skill within a single class. For more technical skills, such as drawing, this isn't ideal since some students will require more help with certain art concepts and techniques than others.
My classes and tutoring aren't "one-size-fits-all." I want to be as responsive as possible to student questions and needs, helping to provide training best suited to building the skills required to succeed beyond formal schooling and into the industry. - Online video tutorials can be great too, but they are often highly technical. These courses can also be expensive and may not include any personal guidance from the instructor.
While I suggest that students should use video tutorials for a variety of reasons, having a live mentor for guidance, accountability, and encouragement may be extremely helpful!
- Compare a SINGLE 3 credit hour art course at an average art school
- College courses can run from $2500-$4500 each, are often contractual, don't include any additional institutional fees, and may include redundancies in information that are not necessary for every student.
- In college, career-track courses are not available to younger students who may want to get a head start on turning their passion into a profession!
- Many studios DON'T require a formal college art education in order to consider candidates for art jobs.
I want to help you reach your goals whether you are in or out of college classes, and our affordable pricing and class structure can help!
"How can you help you with my portfolio development?"
- Over the past decade, I've done hundreds of 2D and 3D art portfolios for games from 15+ countries for game studios. Now, we can be in your corner!
- I look at multiple dimensions of your portfolio to give you feedback: presentation, fundamentals, and appeal- plus your own preferences for job placement in your career track.
- PRESENTATION- I'll review your site for usability. Do you have too much work? Too little? Is the work appropriate for the position you're seeking? I'll also take a look at your resume and do a re-write proposal, if necessary.
- FUNDAMENTALS- Do your art fundamentals consistently demonstrate technical proficiency? Is your portfolio content appropriate for the position you are seeking? Are there pieces you should add or change to improve your portfolio?
- APPEAL- How "sellable" is your work? Is the content overly common or too outlandish to pass the muster of an HR rep or a recruiter?
Contact
(Central Time- Chicago) CALL/ TEXT: (630) 890-7976
andrew.artupworkshop@gmail.com