Plein Air Class with Howard Rose Mondays: June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2019 • 9:30am-12:30pm $200 members /$235 non-members Painting plein air can be the most relaxing and rewarding painting sessions you’ll have. All senses are working – you are one-on-one with nature and all is good! The key to success is to have things in order. It’s a real pain if your pochade box doesn’t work or you forgot your ultramarine blue or your supply of paper towels. Plan…

Jacqueline Kamin: Floral Workshop Four-Days: June 13-16, 2019, 10:00am – 4:30pm $650 Members/$685 Non-members Deposits now being taken Demo on Thursday, June 12, included in tuition** Students will explore the basics of setting up a poetic still life, with an emphasis on the fleeting beauty of flowers. This will encourage a bold, direct application of paint to capture essential beauty. We will discuss the importance of finding an abstract, visual idea in the set up that is all- important for…

PAINTING WITH COLORED PENCILS FINE ART WORKSHOP WITH CYNTHIA KNOX, CPSA Three Day Workshop: July 26-28, 2019 $460 M/$495 NM • Deposits being taken Discover the difference between drawing and painting with colored pencils in this three-day colored pencil workshop. Cynthia Knox will guide you step by step through the process of creating this stunning still life (photo reference shown) and will demonstrate her signature style of painting with this dry medium. A variety of tips and techniques will be…

Blending Reality – Color Theory Workshop w/Patti Mollica Aug. 24-25, 2019 • 10 am – 4 pm $300 members /$335 non members Do you have a color “strategy” before you start a painting, or do you simply hope the color will work out in the end? Have you ever wished you had more freedom with color? Do you know how to mix the colors you are aiming for or is it a hit-or-miss process? Color is one of the most…

Alla Prima Outdoors (Plein Air) with Robert J. Simone Three Day Workshop: September 13-15, 2019 $385 M/$420 NM This workshop will emphasize brushwork and simplification, both of which are key to successful plein air painting. Students will enjoy some unique brushwork exercises, learn a wonderfully simple block-in process and produce a finished plein air piece or two. Expect to come away with newfound clarity and confidence in what you’re doing when you work outdoors. Participants will also benefit from three…

This class is about painting alla prima (wet into wet) and the techniques used to create a fresh, direct response to our subjects with David Shevlino. Days 1&2: still life, Days 3&4: figure. By learning to simplify form, values and color, you will begin to interpret and break down subjects into understandable tones and shapes instead of becoming distracted by details. This helps us to paint our subjects with greater clarity and directness and will be helpful to students who…

6 Weeks • Thursdays October 10, 17, 24, 31, November 7, 14, 2019 from 10am - 11:30am This class is for anyone who wants instruction on how to draw anything with shading and perspective. We will advance to still life with a vase and other objects, a barn in a landscape, and portraits. Though geared for beginners, experienced painters will also benefit from the tips on drawing, perspective and composition. We will use drawing pencils 2B-8B, or soft charcoal pencils…

One point, two point and three point perspective – it’s in every drawing and every design that you will create as an artist. Learning to see perspective without the complicated measurements will make it second nature in your designs and drawings. You have to get good at it to create realistic work. If you get the basic concepts of vanishing points and understanding the idea that objects get smaller as they recede, you will get accurate perspective lines in your…

A two-day workshop about the painting of floral/still life using the vivid color and flexibility of pastel. An introductory demonstration will explore the use of underpaintings and how they contribute to more expressive paintings Emphasis will be on simplifying forms, depth of space, line quality, composition and color value. During the workshop students will explore using color and design in a new and different way. Explore the secrets of the still life by seeing not only the forms, values, and…

Learn the fundamentals of Photoshop to enhance photographs and how to make good images of finished work for entry in to exhibits. Alan Perlman will teach artists how to take their photos off of their camera and onto their computer, the fundamentals of photoshop, and how to enhance your photographs for use with your art. Then you’ll learn how to package your files for printing, slideshows, entering into exhibits, and uploading to social media. 4 Weeks! Tuesdays, 10 am –…

An exciting lesson exploring the power of color in abstract painting. Find inspiration in the shapes and hues of life or from images and use the familiar as a jumping-off pointillism to abstraction. Paint to music and respond to the beats with color. Artists of all skill levels can find success in abstract watercolors by using color theory to express the intangible qualities of emotion and mood while experimenting with different paint application techniques. 3 Tuesdays: July 21, 28, August…

Fill your home with florals that won’t fade. Together, we’ll explore floral watercolors, with a focus on the most popular flowers. Find inspiration in the shapes and hues, and use the familiar as a jumping-off point. Artists of all skill levels can find success in this loose style by using color theory to express emotion and mood, while experimenting with different application techniques. Includes two days: July 24 and July 31

Painting with ALCOHOL INK can be enjoyed by everyone from professional artists to those who have never painted before. In this workshop you will acquire the basics of painting with ALCOHOL INKS while having fun exploring the beauty of this free flowing medium. You will learn new and exciting ways to render loose and spontaneous flowers and landscapes. We will experiment with various methods such as free flowing, pouring, painting with brushes, sponges & much more. You will create individual…

In this two-day workshop, we will focus on capturing the beautiful light of the coastline. We’ll review how light affects color and how to use color properties to create a realistic landscape, capturing its mood and atmosphere. We’ll practice how to use value, structure, and color to improve the composition of a landscape and seascape. It’s particularly important to be able to create a strong dynamic design for a successful seascape painting. Some experience with pastels is necessary to make…

In this three day workshop with award-winning watercolorist Antonio Masi, the focus will be on how to approach watercolor from a contemporary point of view, powerful, emotional and as and expressive medium. Antonio applies watercolor in a thick manner, giving his subjects a startling boldness. Learn unusual perspectives, attention to details, create poetic moody works. He will demonstrate every morning explaining the materials (paints, paper, palette, brushes, etc), his set-up and how he applies color. Although Antonio is known as…

This online class is focused on creating a pet portrait in a realistic manner, working from your photo or one that will be supplied each week. These concepts will be explored: -Guidelines to help you sketch an accurate likeness -How to render fur or hair, body proportion, head and ear shape. -Use of light and shadow to convey personality and expression Class 1 & 2: Students will sketch in graphite pencil on sketch paper Class 3 & 4: Students will…

This online class is focused on creating a pet portrait in a realistic manner, working from your photo or one that will be supplied each week. These concepts will be explored: -Guidelines to help you sketch an accurate likeness -How to render fur or hair, body proportion, head and ear shape. -Use of light and shadow to convey personality and expression Class 1 & 2: Students will sketch in graphite pencil on sketch paper Class 3 & 4: Students will…

This online class is focused on creating a pet portrait in a realistic manner, working from your photo or one that will be supplied each week. These concepts will be explored: -Guidelines to help you sketch an accurate likeness -How to render fur or hair, body proportion, head and ear shape. -Use of light and shadow to convey personality and expression Class 1 & 2: Students will sketch in graphite pencil on sketch paper Class 3 & 4: Students will…

This online class is focused on creating a pet portrait in a realistic manner, working from your photo or one that will be supplied each week. These concepts will be explored: -Guidelines to help you sketch an accurate likeness -How to render fur or hair, body proportion, head and ear shape. -Use of light and shadow to convey personality and expression Class 1 & 2: Students will sketch in graphite pencil on sketch paper Class 3 & 4: Students will…

This course will concentrate on bold and loose painting and having some fun. We could all use some of that about now! We will do still life and landscape painting. The focus will be on design and drawing first and then move on to value and color. When we are outdoors (weather permitting), we will be painting on the grounds of the picturesque Art Guild. There are hundreds of beautiful subjects there to paint. I will also set up one…

This course will concentrate on bold and loose painting and having some fun. We could all use some of that about now! We will do still life and landscape painting. The focus will be on design and drawing first and then move on to value and color. When we are outdoors (weather permitting), we will be painting on the grounds of the picturesque Art Guild. There are hundreds of beautiful subjects there to paint. I will also set up one…

This course will concentrate on bold and loose painting and having some fun. We could all use some of that about now! We will do still life and landscape painting. The focus will be on design and drawing first and then move on to value and color. When we are outdoors (weather permitting), we will be painting on the grounds of the picturesque Art Guild. There are hundreds of beautiful subjects there to paint. I will also set up one…

This course will concentrate on bold and loose painting and having some fun. We could all use some of that about now! We will do still life and landscape painting. The focus will be on design and drawing first and then move on to value and color. When we are outdoors (weather permitting), we will be painting on the grounds of the picturesque Art Guild. There are hundreds of beautiful subjects there to paint. I will also set up one…

This course will concentrate on bold and loose painting and having some fun. We could all use some of that about now! We will do still life and landscape painting. The focus will be on design and drawing first and then move on to value and color. When we are outdoors (weather permitting), we will be painting on the grounds of the picturesque Art Guild. There are hundreds of beautiful subjects there to paint. I will also set up one…

This course will concentrate on bold and loose painting and having some fun. We could all use some of that about now! We will do still life and landscape painting. The focus will be on design and drawing first and then move on to value and color. When we are outdoors (weather permitting), we will be painting on the grounds of the picturesque Art Guild. There are hundreds of beautiful subjects there to paint. I will also set up one…

95% of all paintings are focusing on light. Light gives a painting the form and contrast – moving from light to dark which helps create a three dimensional image onto a two dimensional plane. Following the light will assure a successful painting. A scene that is all in shadow with just one light beam coming across a tree or building can be very exciting. Always look for the light and follow the light – sometimes it moves if you’re painting…

This class is for anyone who wants instruction on how to draw anything with shading and perspective. We will advance to still life with a vase and other objects, a barn in a landscape, and portraits. Though geared for beginners, experienced painters will also benefit from the tips on drawing, perspective and composition. SUPPLIES Drawing pencils 2B-8B, or soft charcoal pencils if you prefer. Bring a 9 x 12 drawing pad & a kneaded eraser. Colored pencils (optional)

In this online course, you will learn about one of the most influential art schools/movements of the 20th century: the Bauhaus. The class will start with a lecture that explores four crucial areas of the Bauhaus: Theatre, Furniture Design, Textiles and 2D Design. Then, you will respond to the work that we studied with your own paintings and collages. You will be encouraged to borrow from the Bauhaus aesthetic, while still adding in your own personal artistic voice and style.…

The process of paint pouring entails using acrylic paint, resin, several oil mediums and (a little) propane gas which creates the beautiful and unique cells. The surface is tilted in different directions to let the paint flow and the colors interact in unpredictable, yet always interesting ways Ellen will start by discussing different techniques of paint pour and showing some examples. She’ll explain the science behind the paint pour method and show some creative techniques people are using. Students will…

This class will concentrate on painting the portrait in a traditional and realistic manner using modern, simplified techniques. Students will paint or draw the portrait from a single pose from a live model over the course of 6 sessions. The following concepts will be explored and supported by handouts as well as demonstrations: The effect of light on the form and how to choose an optimal lighting set-up to reveal the key ‘landmark’ features. Creating dramatic effects by massing in…

The translation of 3-dimensional objects into 2-dimensional context. We’ll share how to forget about seeing in 3d and translate the shape, values, colors and textures into a new way of seeing at a higher level. *Students will bring their own photos 1st session Goals of the group Discussing techniques, materials, use of computer in determining composition and layout. Showing examples of work Discussing my approach and objective Laying out a drawing 2nd session Demonstrating and applying techniques. Shape next to…