Art school

Portraiture Art Class

Join like-minded artists in this study of the many styles & techniques of portraiture. If you have ever wanted to turn your time into revenue - a good portraitist is always sought after. Explore over two dozen approaches to painting a portrait. From Mannerism - to Socialist Realism - to Pop Art - to Photo-Realism - these are just a few of the many techniques you will learn. This program allows you to enter and exit at any point. All levels welcome. Materials: start with your favorite art supplies and a technique that you always wanted to try; the official list of materials will be given on your first class meeting.

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Abstract Art Class

This is a class in non-representational painting, an approach which has existed for over 100 years. You will utilize and be inspired by your surroundings, but this is not a class in representational painting. In this class, by exploring the techniques and concepts of today's most noted abstractionists, we will grow in a unique, profound and meaningful way. A driving force behind the making of art is to discover the never-before-seen. During this hands-on course, we will do just that. We will create our own notion of art and in the process discover the techniques by which it can be articulated. In short, we will learn how an abstract painting gets built.

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Academic Drawing Class

Good drawing skills make a solid foundation for all art forms and genres. In this class, by understanding perspective and anatomy and mastering linear, stroke and value-based techniques students will attain freedom to accurately portray any subject.

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Landscape Art Class

Vibrant color, subdued silvery-grays, a rich & robust palette - try a variety of ways of painting the landscape. You will address composition and perspective, distinguish 'tone' and 'temperature', liberate your brush by tackling enormous canvases, then contain your energy by painting extra-small. On the menu: provincial landscapes, city streets, mountains, 'dreamscapes', imagery from your favorite vacation, on-location painting. The course is appropriate for any level of experience, from the complete beginner to advanced artist. Join and exit any time.

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Still Life Art class

The Still Life, seen newly, is the focus of this class. This is a diverse curriculum of over 20 ways of painting. Explore working on coarse surfaces, practice unconventional techniques of painting, get inspired by live flowers, household objects and colorful foods in the original setups, paint a still-life in a landscape outdoors. Special attention will be given to activating the 'right-brain approach': artists of many styles will notice the improvement in their work. The course is appropriate for all levels, beginner to advanced. You can join this class at any time.

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Figurative Art Class

By how well you can render the human form your skill is defined. To attain this mastery we will explore over 20 ways of painting and drawing a person, spending two weeks on each reality-based project. You will study basic and advanced approaches to figure painting, learn to describe the body under clothing, stylize, simplify, exaggerate and express by means of color and powerful brushwork. Work from live models in the studio and outdoors, take snapshots of strangers and people you know and incorporate into your art. The intention is to excel in figure-painting and develop purpose in your art. Both the experienced painter and the beginner artist will find this course informative and stimulating. Open enrollment, join any time.

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