{"id":597,"date":"2022-08-26T23:02:25","date_gmt":"2022-08-26T21:02:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/?p=597"},"modified":"2022-08-27T12:26:25","modified_gmt":"2022-08-27T10:26:25","slug":"how-teaching-illustration-helped-me-grow-as-an-artist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/de\/how-teaching-illustration-helped-me-grow-as-an-artist","title":{"rendered":"How teaching illustration at TUMO helped me grow as an artist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When I was asked to lead a workshop on digital illustrations for children aged 10-18 in Yerevan, Armenia, I didn&#8217;t know what to expect. But it turned out to be an amazing experience. Teaching illustration made me learn more about my profession, and led me to meet some incredible people. And to top it all off, I got to experience the craziest holiday &#8211; Vardavar &#8211; which was the perfect end to an unusual trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/de\/how-teaching-illustration-helped-me-grow-as-an-artist\/#What_is_TUMO_Center_for_Creative_Technologies_and_what_do_they_offer_students\" >What is TUMO Center for Creative Technologies and what do they offer students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/de\/how-teaching-illustration-helped-me-grow-as-an-artist\/#My_experience_teaching_illustration_at_TUMO\" >My experience teaching illustration at TUMO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/de\/how-teaching-illustration-helped-me-grow-as-an-artist\/#The_benefits_of_learning_illustration_at_TUMO_Center_for_Creative_Technologies\" >The benefits of learning illustration at TUMO Center for Creative Technologies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/de\/how-teaching-illustration-helped-me-grow-as-an-artist\/#How_illustration_can_help_students_in_other_fields_of_study\" >How illustration can help students in other fields of study<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/de\/how-teaching-illustration-helped-me-grow-as-an-artist\/#Final_Thoughts_on_Being_an_Illustration_teacher\" >Final Thoughts on Being an Illustration teacher<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_TUMO_Center_for_Creative_Technologies_and_what_do_they_offer_students\"><\/span>What is TUMO Center for Creative Technologies and what do they offer students<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/tumo.org\/whatistumo\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/tumo.org\/whatistumo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TUMO Center for Creative Technologies<\/a> is a free-of-charge educational program that puts teens in charge of their own learning. Their teaching illustration program is made up of self-learning activities, workshops and project labs that revolve around 14 learning targets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-33-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-33-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-33-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-33-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-33-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-33.png 1832w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The teaching illustration program provides an opportunity for young people to explore their creativity and learn new skills in a fun and supportive environment. Through the teaching illustration program, teens have the chance to work on real-world projects, meet new people and develop their confidence. By putting teens in charge of their own learning, they can reach their full potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_experience_teaching_illustration_at_TUMO\"><\/span>My experience teaching illustration at TUMO <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being an illustration teacher was one of the best experiences I&#8217;ve had. Not only do you get to share your passion with students, but you also get to learn more about your craft. However, teaching illustration is also quite challenging. In such a short amount of time, you have to cover a lot of ground. From history and graphic design theory to practical skills and techniques as well as building students&#8217; confidence, there&#8217;s a lot to cover in a single class for the next generation of creative professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A rewarding experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But teaching illustration is also an incredibly rewarding experience. Seeing your students light up when they finally understand a concept or master a new technique is one of the best feelings in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-34-768x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-34-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-34-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-34.png 1030w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption>A wristband done by one of my students &#8211; I still have it!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Growing professionally and personally<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Teaching illustration has also helped me to grow as an artist. By researching new techniques and exploring different approaches to my work, I&#8217;ve been able to push my own boundaries and discover new ideas about my craft. Teaching illustration is an experience that I would recommend to any artist looking to expand their skill set and grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_benefits_of_learning_illustration_at_TUMO_Center_for_Creative_Technologies\"><\/span>The benefits of learning illustration at TUMO Center for Creative Technologies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learning illustration at TUMO is certainly a benefit. The students not only learned how to use professional design software, but also how to get an idea from a sketch to a finished illustration. After finishing the class project, the students took away a gallery of beautiful, self-made illustrations from the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/de\/funny-family-illustration-mom-says-no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-35-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-35-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-35-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-35-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-35-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-35.png 1832w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Inside TUMO &#8211; can you spot <a href=\"https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/de\/funny-family-illustration-mom-says-no\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"478\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">my poster<\/a>?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But seriously, the benefits of learning illustration go beyond just the tangible skills and products. The process of learning illustration can help people to develop their creative problem-solving skills, as well as their patience and attention to detail. In addition, to create art can be therapeutic and calming, providing a much-needed outlet for stress and anxiety. So whether you&#8217;re looking to boost your career or your mental health, learning illustration is a benefits choice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_illustration_can_help_students_in_other_fields_of_study\"><\/span>How illustration can help students in other fields of study<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As any art student knows, illustration is not just about drawing pretty pictures. It is a complex process that involves understanding composition, light and shadow, and perspective. As it turns out, illustration can also be helpful in other fields of study. For example, students of anatomy can benefit from studying medical illustrations, which provide a highly accurate and detailed representation of the human body. Likewise, illustrations of archaeological sites can help students to visualize and understand the layout of ancient civilizations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In short, illustration is a valuable tool that can be used to support learning in a variety of different subject areas. So next time you&#8217;re struggling to understand a concept, try looking for an illustration &#8211; it just might help you to see the big picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts_on_Being_an_Illustration_teacher\"><\/span>Final Thoughts on Being an Illustration teacher<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019ve learned a lot about teaching, and illustration, and met great artists and colleagues from all over the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-32-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-32-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-32-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-32-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-32-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-32.png 1832w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>A trip to the Armenian countryside with fellow teachers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of my trip, I experienced the craziest holiday &#8211; Vardavar, which was the perfect end of an unusual trip. Most traditionally, it&#8217;s a water-drenching holiday where people splash each other with water. It&#8217;s said that if you don&#8217;t get soaked on Vardavar, you won&#8217;t be healthy for the rest of the year. Since I was staying in Armenia during Vardavar, I decided to fully participate in the holiday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I got drenched within seconds of stepping outside and ended up going through 3 sets of clothes by the end of the day. It was a great way to say goodbye to Armenia &#8211; a country that I had grown to love over the past few months. Teaching at TUMO has been an unforgettable experience, and I\u2019m grateful to have had the opportunity to teach a course to such talented and passionate students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-31-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-31-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-31-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-31-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-31-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-31.png 1832w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>All people of Yerevan are out on the streets splashing each other<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-30-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"vardavar teaching illustration at tumo\" class=\"wp-image-598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-30-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-30-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-30-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-30-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-30-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/amirabouroumie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-30.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>An accurate portrait of me and my sons roaming through the streets of Yerevan at Vardavar<\/figcaption><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When I was asked to lead a workshop on digital illustrations for children aged 10-18 in Yerevan, Armenia, I didn&#8217;t know what to expect. 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