
Austin F.
Comics, Drawing and Painting
New York City
- Jack of all trades: I dabbled in film, photography, music, audio editing, etc but focus on drawing and painting
- Little known secret: I LOVE to cook and am pretty good at it
- Martial Arts Practitioner
Welcome and Greetings. My name is Austin Franklin, a Brooklyn based Illustrator and Educator! I have taught kindergarten to 8th grade and love discussing anime, manga, comics, and music!When I'm not teaching or creating art I'm usually curating pop-up art exhibitions throughout NY with a small team of creatives
Courses Taught

Painting, Drawing and Sketching
Build art fundamentals through still life, landscapes, color, and composition.

Storybook Theater for Young Actors
Bring exciting tales to life as you explore imaginative play!

Creative Art
Explore artists, techniques, and materials while creating bold, imaginative projects.

Homework Enrichment
Supportive after-school study time with guidance to build confidence and study skills.

Computer Animation
Design and animate digital characters while learning the art of computer animation.

Comics, Webcomics, Manga and More!
Learn to make comics from the basics to advanced techniques!

Artists of the Harlem RENAISSANCE!
Learn and create art inspired by the Harlem Renaissance.

Let's Make....COMICS!
Learn about comic creation, character design, and world building!


Story Book Illustration Lab
Bring stories to life with your own illustrated picture book art!

Artistic Storytelling: Explore & Create
Use art materials to tell personal stories through comics, zines, and illustrations.

Zine Creation & Storytelling
Find your storytelling voice with comic- and zine-making!
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