The Visual Literacy Program (VLP) Pro, is an exclusive, subscription-based, online art community and think tank designed to help both the serious student and the professional artist develop their artistic skills and create their best portfolio work.

As a VLP member, artists receive real-world training at the highest level, from world renowned artists and industry leaders in the areas of illustration, drawing and painting and entertainment design. VLP Faculty include: Mark English, John English, Gary Kelley, George Pratt, Sterling Hundley, C.F. Payne, Anita Kunz, Jon Foster, Brent Watkinson, Jason Manley, Carl Dobsky, Jason Chan and Whit Brachna.

Members will have access to a comprehensive video library of in-depth lessons taught by VLP faculty covering a broad range of topics, from process and inspiration to promotion and business. VLP Pro also provides online forums and galleries that enable members to post their work and receive critiques from instructors, while also offering a space for members to interact and share feedback with each other.

• Extensive library of instructional videos, including at least one new demonstration per month
• Online forums where members can interact with VLP faculty and industry professionals
• Image gallery where members can upload work for faculty and member review
• Ability to share input on work submitted by other members
• Podcasts that include short tips from VLP faculty
• Capability to submit an entry into monthly illustration contests
• Scholarship opportunities to attend The Art Department

• Ideation: Story-telling, Problem Solving and Idea Development from words to finished art
• Skill Sets: Drawing, Composition and Color
• Sketch Book: Learn how to properly develop by drawing from observation, imagination and through the application of process
• Process: Learn to create an image with the five step process that is used by the Illustration Academy Faculty
• Demonstrations: Watch industry leaders develop images from start to finish
• Portfolio Development: Get the tools needed to develop a portfolio for an Art and Design College and beyond