Meet the Team
Behind the retreat is a small, dedicated team of artists and educators who care deeply about process, place, and people. We design experiences that balance structure and openness—offering guidance where helpful and space where needed.
David Hunwick
David is a sculptor, educator, and program founder whose work is rooted in expressive, figurative sculpture and a long-standing love of teaching. He approaches sculpture not as literal representation, but as a way of exploring movement, vulnerability, resilience, and inner states through form. His work balances a strong understanding of anatomy with a freedom to let intuition lead, allowing each piece to develop naturally.
Inspired by nature, lived experience, and the physical act of making, David’s sculptures grow through slow, attentive processes. Organic forms, subtle shifts, and a sense of rhythm play acentral role, inviting viewers to connect with the work on both an emotional and visual level.
For David, drawing and sculpting are not about perfection, but about attention—learning to see more clearly and respond honestly to what is in front of you. At the I CAN SKETCH retreat in Prague, he looks forward to creating a focused, welcoming space where participants can reconnect with their practice, explore line and form, and enjoy the shared experience of making art in an inspiring setting.
Alexandra Chertif
Alexandra Chertif is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Dublin, Ireland. Her work focuses on visual storytelling, clear concepts, and expressive compositions, aiming to make ideas feel thoughtful, intentional, and accessible. With training in graphic and fashion design, Alexandra combines narrative thinking with a strong visual structure, bringing a multidisciplinary approach to her practice. Calm and organised, she values a steady and supportive creative process, helping artists slow down, build confidence, and gain clarity without pressure. Her teaching style is attentive and encouraging, fostering space for exploration and personal growth.
During the retreat, Alexandra leads participants through practical illustration exercises and discussions, aiding them in honing their skills, boosting creative confidence, and discovering their unique visual voice.
John Luna
John Luna has taught art, art history, art theory, and writing at severalschools and universities, and was one of the founding faculty of the Vancouver Island School of Art in Victoria, British Columbia. With overtwenty years of teaching experience, he especially enjoys making the fundamentals of art appreciation, drawing, and painting accessible to new learners. Patience, enthusiasm, and imaginative problem-solving are central to his teaching practice, creating learning environments that feelencouraging, engaging, and clear.
A published poet and arts journalist, John has written for regional, national, and international audiences. He is an entertaining and knowledgeable public speaker who values the curiosity, insight, and life experience others bring to art, and he enjoys creating spaces for thoughtful exchange and shared discovery.
An award-winning studio artist, John is interested in exploring connections between personal memory, family history, and historical events. His passion for real-world connections between art, history, and observation informs both his creative practice and his teaching, and inspires his involvement in the design and delivery of the I Can Draw: Prague experience.
Julie Luna
Julie Luna is a multidisciplinary creative with a deep, long-standing relationship to working with materials and form. She currently focuses on hand-built ceramics, creating functional pottery through a studio practice that balances practicality with quiet beauty. Her work is grounded in observation and everyday use, shaped by a sensitivity to materials and a belief in slowing down and paying close attention to what is already present. Her background in interior and graphic design subtly informs her natural sense of space, colour, and balance.
Julie has taught in studio settings for over a decade and is known for her calm, generous, and encouraging presence. Thoughtful and deeply observant by nature, she creates learning environments that feel welcoming and unpressured, where curiosity and confidence can grow. Her teaching is process-driven, focused less on perfection and more on trust, exploration, and discovery.
Married to fellow creative John Luna, Julie lives and works in Victoria, British Columbia. Much of her work reflects the balance she values between quiet attention and shared experience.
Daniel Hunwick
Daniel Hunwick is the Programme Coordinator Assistant for I Can Sketch Prague, bringing a strong background in literary studies, arts administration, and creative project coordination.
Educated at University College London, he combines editorial precision with a keen sensitivity to artistic voice and audience. For the Prague workshop, Daniel supports budgeting and planning, produces and edits podcasts for the student workbook. Thoughtful, organised, and collaborative, he works closely with the teaching team to ensure the programme’s ideas, logistics, and storytelling come together clearly and cohesively.