Inventive Drawing

Will Weston is a Los Angeles-based artist and educator who began his career in advertising and editorial illustration before transitioning into entertainment art. He spent years working in background painting, layout, and visual development for Disney, Warner Brothers, Sony, and Nickelodeon, and has taught classes for both the feature and television animation divisions at DreamWorks Animation.

Known for his dynamic teaching style and ability to clarify complex concepts, Weston has taught at leading educational institutions and now teaches classes and workshops throughout America and Europe. He focuses on observational drawing, composition, perspective, and visual storytelling, combining traditional training with contemporary methods and insights.

Weston is known for making sophisticated art principles accessible through clear instruction and individualized feedback. His enthusiastic, supportive approach has shaped the work of professionals across animation, illustration, and concept art. He is the author of Inventive Drawing (Rocky Nook). Find him on Instagram @WillWestonStudio.