Meet our Animation Tutors!

Garth // the Animation Tutor Owner & Lead Tutor

Study with me via Programs page. I’m a huge 2D Animation lover, with a side of nerding out about muscle anatomy. Need to remind myself to drink more water when deep into my artwork!

Tieran // Current Sheridan Animator / Student Tutor

Obsessed with sketching from imagination and getting to the root of drawing issues. Probably talking about Kim Jung Gi with someone right now.

Mahi // Current Sheridan Animator / Student Tutor

I’m excited to share all things colour with you! I specialize in background painting and visual development. I need to figure out that sleep thing.

Tieran’s (BrokenDraw) Study Options

I specialize in drawing from the imagination and understanding form. Understanding form is your express ticket to drawing anything. Whether you aim to be an animator, character designer or background artist, understanding form is an essential skill, and I can show you how. See a quick preview of my work below

Options to study with me

Personal Mentorship. Accelerate your growth with personalized meetings designed to tackle your artistic obstacles. I provide schedules, assignments, and resources to take your art to the next level. Book 4, 8, or 12 sessions.

Royal Ontario Museum Sketch Group. Sketch with me every Saturday this October at the Royal Ontario Museum! From a vast array of animals, to ancient Greek sculptures, the museum has everything. Don't worry if you think you're "not good", sketching from life helps you learn faster, and I'll be providing demonstrations and advice at your request! Best of all, it's FREE.

All you have to pay for is the entry ticket (discounted for students). Sign up to join a local community of artists like you.

BrokenDraw’s Drawing From Imagination Class. A course designed to teach you how to draw everything - and do it without anything but a pen. The visible world can be broken down into simple forms, these forms can be memorized and manipulated. Understanding this is your express ticket to drawing anything, and in doing so you unlock the foundational skill of animation, anatomy, and so much more.

Mahi’s Study Options

I’m passionate about background design, visual development, and experimenting with colours. I love sharing tips and tricks to help you get a handle on colour theory, make cool backgrounds, and boost your portfolio. Check out my work below.

Options to study with me

Personal Mentorship. Unlock your artistic potential with personalized mentorship tailored just for you. I’m here to help with anything related to background design, composition, visual development, or background painting. We’ll work together to create a custom schedule, assignments, and resources to support your growth. You can book 4, 8, or 12 sessions to get started.

Colour Design for Illustration Class. Colour can be tricky but also super fun! In this course, we’ll dive into colour theory, explore how colours work together, and play around with different lighting scenarios. You’ll also learn how to use references creatively to add mood and storytelling to your art. By the end, you’ll feel more confident using colour to make your paintings pop and feel dynamic.

Choose between two packages:
4-Week Package: In the first 4 weeks, we’ll cover the basics with hands-on assignments like still life and plein air studies:

  • Week 1: Characteristics of Color

  • Week 2: Fundamental Color Theory

  • Week 3: Color Temperature & Light

  • Week 4: Different Lighting Scenarios

8-Week Package: Go deeper with the full 8-week package! We’ll focus on advanced colour design, mood, and storytelling, and work on a personal painting project during the last two weeks:

  • Week 5: Color Palettes & Storytelling

  • Week 6: Different Keys: Mood, Light, and Keys

  • Week 7: Using Color to Highlight Ideas and Designs

  • Week 8: Pushing Your Artistic Boundaries