Artist Mentorship

“My name is Aldana, I’m from Argentina, I’m 22 years old and I dream that some day I will work as a professional artist for the animation industry. I would love to tell stories and be a part of the process of making an animated movie.

I just recently came back from Thierry’s Lake House Workshop. This was the first time I was flying alone to another country, being very far away from my family and having to speak in another language for a month. It was new and kind of scary. I hoped and believed that it was going to be a great experience, but I still feared the unknown. I couldn’t find what I needed to learn in Argentina, so this was my chance.

I worked hard and pushed through my fears to be able to go to the workshop. It is amazing because I know that I left the workshop with so much more than I expected to get, words can’t describe how grateful I feel. Everything was 100% worth it.

Thierry is the most humble, kind, caring person and the best teacher anyone could ask for. He knows how hard each of us worked to be here, and all of his efforts are into giving back so much more than we could ever ask for. 

His course is amazing. It is clear and easy to understand, with assignments that are designed around fundamental concepts that aim to push you to grow as an artist. You can also take his exercises home and keep practicing so the growing never stops. You will struggle but you will see the results. 

Sometimes with all the information that is out there on the internet it is easy to get confused about certain topics. But what I learned with Thierry is that you don’t need to spend years trying to figure out color, for example. We all learned from a professional that knows exactly how to explain in a simple way concepts that seem hard to understand at first. It was the jump start that I needed. 

Thierry is patient, respectful and caring. His priority is to see a change of mindset in his students. Since the beginning he makes sure we know how much he believes in us and how capable we are of achieving whatever we want in life.

What is really amazing is that you can clearly see that he truly cares for you. He wants to see you succeed and he will be there for you to push and support you through the course and life in general. I admire him, and I’m so grateful for his kindness, patience, support and sincere love for each of us. 

I left this workshop with: knowledge of the fundamentals of art and how to keep learning, great friends that share my passion and a strong faith that I can achieve everything that I set my mind into.

I felt at home at the Lake House, miles away from everything and everyone that I know. And that is truly priceless. And if you think it’s too good to be true, just wait to meet him. 

Thank you for changing my life Thierry. I will be forever grateful.”