Sketching Classic Film Images

Sketching Classic Film Images

Class | Available

All Levels Welcome
1/12/2026-2/9/2026
2:30 PM-5:30 PM PST on Mon
$375.00

Sketching Classic Film Images

Class | Available

Popular films and movies can teach us a lot about composition. By taking images and stills from movies and other media, this class will explore how sketching these images can serve as an effective study tool to develop compositional and concepting skills. Join Robert Watts as he takes images from classic films and converts them into compositional sketches.


  • A sketchbook, ballpoint pens, and graphite pencils
Watts, Robert
Robert Watts

Robert Watts is the consummate professional. His credits include lead illustrator for Ryan Aeronautical, Navy Combat Artist during Vietnam and founding President of the Society of Illustrators of San Diego. His awards include, but are not limited to, ‘Best of Show’and Franklin Mint Awards at the American Society of Aviation Artist exhibitions in 1992-93. Mr. Watts attended both Pratt Institute and Art Center. With over 30 years of experience, Robert Watts has worked for varied clients including NASA, American Airlines, General Dynamics, and the U.S. Navy. Mr. Watts is currently one of the premier architectural illustrators in San Diego and a signature member of the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association.