Free art lessons
How to Draw a Cartoon

Free graphics
Free Graphics

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Schedule
Workshop Schedule

About the author Gary Harbo
About the Author

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Gary Harbo 's
Artist-in-Residence Workshops



As an author and illustrator, Gary Harbo teaches art lessons to over 25,000 elementary school children every year.

He currently has three workshops:

Motivational Session #1:
Initial Art Lesson - 2 Dimensional Cartoon Illustrations

  • How to create a cartoon character
  • Step-by-step drawing lessons
  • Shading techniques with colored pencils
  • An autographed original illustration left with class
  • Full description and information

Motivational Session #2:
Advanced Art Lesson: 3 Dimensional Book Illustration

  • Step-by-step process for creating a successful book illustration
  • Create a 3-dimensional body and add a face
  • Learn techniques for clothing
  • How to make a background
  • How to add motion and appropriate color
  • Full description and information

Motivational Session #3:
School Session for Writing / Illustrating / Publishing


"In my 19 years of experience in education,
I have never observed
a more child-centered program."
(Springfield Elementary, MN)


"This was the best assembly we've ever had !"
(Liberty Elementary, Fresno, CA)

"It is always fun to have you visit us.
Your ability to connect directly to young children is truly a gift!

(Prairieview Elementary, Eden Prairie, MN)

"Gary was fantastic! He kept the children engaged.
They loved it!"

(Pleasant Lane Elementary, Lombard, IL)

Schools visited in 2005/06 | More Testimonials