The artist is not a xerox machine or a camera that merely copies its subject. The artist is a poet, inserting their own voice, hand, and intentions, whether executing photorealistic work or abstract imagery….
Whether it is portrait, still life, landscape or abstracts, the presence of light against shadow gives the subject form and dimension. Bring your own inspiration to class and with this principle in mind,…
Working from both cast studies and life models, this class emphasizes the rhythm, form, and structure of the human figure. Some attention is given to introductory anatomy. Students may elect to draw or…
Led by master artist Michael Doyle, students consider the composition of a figure within an interior setting. Students may elect to draw or paint, using a variety of materials.
This class will introduce students to acrylics, watercolor, inks, pastels, crayons and collage materials. Learn to play with these mediums and express yourself in your own unique way. Students will explore…
Abstract art is about expression. Life offers so many challenges and having a place to learn how to release all those feelings with smiles is “worth its weight in gold”. There are so many ways to free…
Advance beyond confined lines and hard edges and enjoy a more liberated approach to painting! In this focused open studio environment, students of all levels use oils or acrylics and work from personal…
Advance beyond confined lines and hard edges and enjoy a more liberated approach to painting! In this focused open studio environment, students of all levels use oils or acrylics and work from personal…
Working from still life set-ups, learn the various techniques of aqueous media used for creating light, structure, texture, transparency and opacity. While the focus of the class is water-based acrylics,…
Working from the nude model in poses of varying lengths, investigate color mixing, proportion, and composition using oil paint as a medium. Focusing on alla prima painting techniques and a limited flesh-tone…
