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April Connors

Figure Drawing Instructor and Freelance Illustrator

April Connors is a Los Angeles–based artist, author, and instructor with extensive experience in fashion illustration and figure drawing. Her work has been exhibited internationally, from the United States to Mexico and Hong Kong, reflecting a strong command of the human form and artistic expression.


With over a decade of teaching experience, April has led life drawing and figure drawing classes for major studios and institutions, including Warner Animation Group, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Netflix, Gnomon School of Visual Effects, The Mill, and Eido. She is passionate about helping artists develop a strong understanding of anatomy, gesture, and visual storytelling, inspiring students to bring confidence and life to their creative work.

  • April is a brilliant comic book artist, illustrator, graphic novelist, author, and figure drawing instructor who draws with a creative energy that is infectious to watch! Their training on gesture drawing and storytelling skills is invaluable.

    - Bob Kato
    Illustration and Entertainment Design Professor at ArtCenter College of Design