Michael W.
Visual Arts and Martial Arts
New York City
- I love birds! I have 4 that I adopted, one of which was a random find on the street.
- I sometimes host karaoke!
- My cousin was the President of Nintendo of America!
As a teacher, I've worked with a broad range of students in both one-on-one tutoring and classroom settings to build new understanding and draw out curiosity for more independent learning. While I have taught a range of subjects, from SAT prep to Video Game Development, I've personally always taken joy from sharing the crafts and skills I've learned and developed. I've been a professional visual artist for 10 years, including industry storyboarding and freelance animation, and a martial artist for over 20 years, with in-depth study of Taijiquan, Baguazhang and Xingyiquan.
Courses Taught
Experimental Animation
Explore flipbooks, cutouts, and pixilation while bringing imaginative stories to life.
Graphic Novel Studio
Write, design, and illustrate your own graphic novel inspired by comics and manga.
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Digital Animation Lab
Bring stories to life through digital drawing and animation!
Storyboarding & Pitching
Plan, pitch, and share your ideas with storyboards that bring stories to life!
Art and Activism
Create bold visual art inspired by stories of activists and social justice.
Creative Art
Explore artists, techniques, and materials while creating bold, imaginative projects.
Computer Animation
Design and animate digital characters while learning the art of computer animation.
Animation Creation: Animated Short Films
Create your own animated short films with multiple techniques.
Comics, Webcomics, Manga and More!
Learn to make comics from the basics to advanced techniques!
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.
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