Studio Art Essentials: Painting & Drawing

This class will impart fundamental techniques of both drawing and painting the human figure. Using a model, students will practice essential techniques of drawing, and those looking to to focus on painting techniques will receive individualized guidance from the instructor throughout the class.

Figure Painting/ Saturdays

Explore the rich variety of figure painting methods by looking at the underlying structure of the human form and means of achieving a vivid, varied surface that truly brings the form to life. Explore a rich variety of methods, including brushwork, knife techniques, glazing, and anatomy. Develop a critical eye by deemphasizing distracting details to construct a compelling image.

All levels welcome.

Advanced Abstract Painting

Participants will gain a deeper understanding about abstract painting and be able to develop their own visual vocabulary and concept. Throughout the course, we will discuss abstract art within different artistic movements and experiment with different media. Students will get insightful technical demonstrations and individual feedback as they develop their body of work. Participants will be able to selected their own media ( acrylic, oil, watercolor, mixed media)

Basic notion about abstract painting required.

World Building in Portrait Painting

In this course, students will work from their individual source material to create a portrait. This course is tailored to the individual regarding materials and personal sensibilities: students are encouraged to make work in whatever style they choose. Through slide presentations, discussions, work periods, group and individual critiques, we will develop the ability to describe the visual world in multiple modes.

All levels are welcome.

Introduction to Abstract Painting

In this course you will explore the process of abstract painting with insightful demonstration and experiment with different techniques.Throughout the session, you will learn the different properties of acrylic paint and its mediums. Colors, composition, textures and layers will be examined. Basic color mixing skill is required.Instructor: Mildor Chevalier

Figure Painting

In this class, we will paint the figure using a range of traditional to contemporary approaches. After starting with quick gestural warm-up poses, we will work on a long pose to be worked on over several classes. Focus will be on painting concepts, such as color mixing, brushstrokes, value, and varying opacity. This course is tailored to the individual regarding materials and personal sensibilities: students are encouraged to make work in whatever style they choose.

Open to all levels.