Get ready to unleash your creativity with Norman Belen (Art of Nobel), a seasoned animator, illustrator, and educator with over thirty years of experience in the arts.

He will be training your observational and sketching skills through the art of Caricature Drawings.

Caricature is the art of exaggerating prominent features of the face and sometimes bodily gestures which aims to capture a likeness of the subject in a non-realistic and cartoony way. It is usually used in political cartoons and is widely used as a basis for designing characters for animation and film production.

In this workshop, the participants will learn the basics of caricature drawings through the use of simple lines or shapes representing facial features. They will then be paired off and would be asked to draw each other's faces using the methods that will be discussed during the session using markers on Bristol boards. At the end of the session, the participants should end up with a line drawing that represents the person they are trying to caricature.

No previous drawing experience required. Just bring along your curiosity and sense of humor.

About the Instructor

Norman Belen - Art of Nobel, started his career in 1987, training at the Japanese animation studio Tokyo Movie Shinsa, and later became one of the Philippines' first 3D animators. His talent carried him to Singapore, where he contributed to the award-winning animated series Rats 2099: The Young Heroes, refining his skills in storyboarding, character design, and 3D animation. For the last 15 years, Norman has devoted himself to teaching and sharing his artistic passion with students of every age. As a proud member of the Dimasalang III International Artist Group, he continues to explore both digital and traditional art forms. Now, through Art of Nobel, Norman shares his expertise and playful artistic style in this special caricature workshop for seniors. With his guidance, you’ll not only learn to capture personality through exaggerated yet expressive portraits, but also discover the therapeutic magic of art—soothing the soul, sparking self-expression, and bringing joy through creativity. After all, art should be as enjoyable as it is inspiring!