{"product_id":"master-session-7-travel-sketches-and-bg-composition-with-aaron-spurgeon","title":"Master Session 7 : TRAVEL SKETCHES AND BG COMPOSITION with Aaron Spurgeon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaster Session 7 : TRAVEL SKETCHES AND BG COMPOSITION with Aaron Spurgeon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this master session, Aaron Spurgeon explores the art of creating compelling environments that feel grounded in reality while showcasing the artist's unique perspective. Learn how to develop environments that balance familiarity with originality, drawing inspiration from the world around you. Spurgeon will walk through his complete creative process—from initial thumbnails and rough sketches to polished final artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate and Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fri Aug 21st, 12pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation :\u003c\/strong\u003e Lux Humans Gallery 406 E. 2nd St LA CA 90012\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnrollment : \u003c\/strong\u003e$150 per student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeats are first come first served. Please arrive 30 min prior to start time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eE-ticket sales are final and non refundable \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTickets do not need to be printed. Just show ID and receipt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn-person and online\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cu class=\"wfWfIf fxyaSe\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jAOkJc\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eAbout Aaron Spurgeon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cu class=\"wfWfIf fxyaSe\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jAOkJc\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[false,\u0026quot;\u0026quot;,false,\u0026quot;\\u0026JLwe3c_17:aPo2Hd\u0026quot;]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[[\u0026quot;\/g\/11bwfw517q\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;Aaron Spurgeon\u0026quot;,0,\u0026quot;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\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;PEOPLE\u0026quot;],\u0026quot;\u0026quot;,0,[null,null,null,1,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[291933,null,1,1],null,null,[{\u0026quot;205\u0026quot;:[null,\u0026quot;\/g\/11bwfw517q\u0026quot;],\u0026quot;1219\u0026quot;:[null,null,\u0026quot;PEOPLE\u0026quot;,null,null,\u0026quot;\/g\/11bwfw517q\u0026quot;],\u0026quot;3524\u0026quot;:[69]}]],null,0,null,\u0026quot;\u0026quot;,0]]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAaron is an accomplished American art director, background designer, and visual development artist widely recognized for his striking environmental and world-building work across major animated films and television series. Spurgeon built his artistic foundation at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco before attending the prestigious \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"H23r4e\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artcenter.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eArtCenter College of Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[\u0026quot;https:\/\/www.artcenter.edu\/\u0026quot;,null,null,[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[{\u0026quot;1218\u0026quot;:[16]}]],16,null,null,null,null,null,null,[[1785828430013330,138683512,3070677288],null,null,null,null,[[1,12]]],null,\u0026quot;8efdca98-e8a8-4b90-ac27-4b06f6bea080\u0026quot;]]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in Pasadena, California, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eFollowing his graduation, Spurgeon quickly established himself as a versatile force in the animation industry. He contributed to several massive theatrical and streaming releases, serving as a visual development artist for Sony Pictures Animation's \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eCloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and providing artistic support for \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eThe Angry Birds Movie\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, Netflix's \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eThe Willoughbys\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eArlo the Alligator Boy\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eSpurgeon has also left an undeniable mark on television animation. 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