A Guild for Aspiring Artists
Where Creativity Becomes Confidence
FIND
YOUR PEOPLE.
CREATE
Your
FUTURE.
What is Ember Art Guild?
Start with a two-hour workshop, bring your iPad to a digital art class, or drop into a free community event. Every gathering is designed to help you grow as an artist while meeting creative people who share your interests.
Drawing Workshops
Digital Art Classes
Community Events
More Than an Art Class.
A Place to Grow as an Artist.
Ember Art Guild is a unique community for young artists who want to connect with a creative community, learn from professionals, build real projects, and develop skills that can last a lifetime. Through guided instruction, mentorship, and a strong creative culture, our guild members build real skills in digital art, animation, games, and visual storytelling.
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Learn Alongside Professional Artists
Ember Art Guild is led by working artists and instructors with experience across major studios, games, and animation projects. For families considering the value of a meaningful program, that real-world experience matters.
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Every Great Artist Starts Somewhere
Ember Art Guild was created for students with genuine artistic drive and for families looking for a more meaningful path forward. It is a place where young artists can sharpen their skills, strengthen their discipline, and grow within a community that takes their development seriously.
Inspired by the traditional guild model, EAG combines mentorship, structure, and artistic ambition with a modern focus on digital media. Students are encouraged to grow not only in skill, but in confidence, focus, and creative identity. That growth is measured as you learn at your own pace, and it's celebrated by your mentors and fellow artists within the guild.
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A clear structure for growth
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Artists. Instructors. Mentors.
Ember Art Guild is shaped by experienced creatives who understand both the craft and the journey.
Jason Keyser
Founder & Lead Instructor
Jason believes every artist deserves someone who sees their potential before they see it themselves. With nearly two decades of experience in creating and teaching animation, games, and visual effects, he brings a strong mix of professional expertise, mentorship, and artistic leadership to Ember Art Guild.
- VFX artist and educator with 18+ years of experience
- Founder of VFX Apprentice
- Background in animation, games, and visual effects
- Passionate about mentorship and artistic development
Peet Cooper
Senior Game Art Instructor
Peet has spent decades helping artists solve creative problems—and loves watching students discover that they're capable of much more than they imagined. His broad creative background and strong passion are a lift to everyone he meets.
- 20+ years in games and interactive media
- Experience in concept art, illustration, animation, UI, and art direction
- Background in education, mentorship, and team leadership
- Focused on helping others grow as artists and game developers
Rodney Olmos
Senior Interactive Art Instructor
Rodney loves heping artists bridge creativity and technology while building confidence along the way. He is a multidisciplinary game artist and art director with experience across console, mobile, web, and VR. Count on Rodney to lift and inspire at every opportunity.
- Experience across console, mobile, web, and VR
- Background in both art and technical development
- Strong focus on collaboration and mentorship
- Passionate about creative growth and innovation
A Place We Wish We'd Had
Ember Art Guild was founded by Jason Keyser with a clear vision: to create the kind of artistic community that helps young creatives take themselves seriously and begin building toward a meaningful future.
His goal is to create a place where students are mentored well, challenged thoughtfully, and surrounded by others who care deeply about the work.