Product Description

Illustration represents a unique intersection of technical drawing skill and personal artistic voice, requiring both foundational technique development and creative exploration to discover authentic style that distinguishes one artist’s work from another. This ongoing creative illustration series offers monthly themed sessions guided by illustrator and tattoo artist Hugo Makarov, systematically building drawing skills through diverse subjects including natural forms, anatomical studies, mechanical objects, animal renderings, and character design over progressive meetings. This structured yet exploratory illustration experience takes place at Lisboa PAPER COMPANY on the final Saturday of each month, creating consistent artistic community and skill development opportunities for both teenagers aged 14+ and adults seeking to refine their drawing practice under professional guidance focused on technique mastery and personal style discovery.

The workshop covers fundamental illustration techniques including observational drawing, composition principles, line quality, shading methods, and stylistic development through rotating monthly themes that challenge participants with different subject matter and conceptual approaches. Students work for 2-3 hours per session, receiving direct guidance from Hugo Makarov’s professional illustration and tattoo art perspective while experimenting with various approaches to each theme, from realistic rendering to stylized interpretation. The experience provides ongoing illustration education through monthly progression rather than single workshops, allowing participants to build cumulative skills, develop portfolio-worthy pieces, and discover their unique artistic voice through sustained practice and varied thematic challenges in Lisbon’s supportive creative community.

Why join? Perfect for aspiring illustrators and drawing enthusiasts seeking consistent monthly practice and professional guidance to develop technical skills and personal style. Ideal for both teenagers and adults wanting structured illustration education that balances technique fundamentals with creative exploration under an experienced illustrator and tattoo artist’s mentorship.

What’s included:

✏️ Monthly 2-3 hour illustration sessions with Hugo Makarov
✏️ Rotating themed subjects (nature, anatomy, mechanics, animals, characters)
✏️ Professional guidance on technique and style development
✏️ Supportive creative community at Lisboa PAPER COMPANY
✏️ Progressive skill building through ongoing monthly series
Schedule: Last Saturday of every month, 2-3 hours per session

Minimum age: 14 years (teenagers and adults welcome)

Minimum participants: 4 students required for session to proceed

Note: Bring your own preferred drawing materials