Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Mangaka Class at Art Lab (staten Island, NY)

MANGAKA BASICS: CHARACTER DESIGN with Juan Ortega uninstructed 638.8 Tue 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM 11/9/27 $211/$200 members Begins September 27th. This course will provide a deep exploration of the origins of Japanese character traits. Students will see where these Japanese character traits originated from and learn exercises to help them practice line work. Students will develop the ability to draw their own characters, facial expressions, and body proportions. More technical issues addressed in later session for those interested (Intense Option: 6:00PM - 7:00PM. Add $105/$100 members). Materials supplied. more info: www.artlab.info or email me: juanortegacondori@yahoo.com

Saturday, May 14, 2011


This is a commission work that I did for one of my ex co-workers.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Mangaka Basics: Character Design at ART LAB INC. Staten Island

MANGAKA BASICS: CHARACTER DESIGN with Juan Ortega
638.8 Tue 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
11/7/12 $165/$158 members
Begins July 12. This course will provide a deep exploration of the origins of Japanese character traits. Students will see where these Japanese character traits originated from and learn exercises to help them practice line work. Students will develop the ability to draw their own characters, facial expressions, and body proportions. Materials supplied.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Monday, February 21, 2011

Sunday, February 13, 2011


This is a portrait I did for a friend. His mother.

Saturday, February 12, 2011