Learn a range of drawing techniques to capture the personality and form of a diverse variety of wildlife. The class will cover how to achieve the textures and value of scales, feathers and different types of fur along with how to get the correct anatomical shape of a range of animals. Students will work from provided reference photos in either graphite or charcoal. We will also cover what makes a good reference photo to get a successful animal portrait. All levels are welcome. To learn more about the class, download the PDF syllabus below.
Unlike any other medium, watercolor offers a bountiful array of wonderful techniques. From glazing to spattering, these unique properties may be found in all successful watercolor paintings. In this class, students will have the opportunity to learn from weekly demonstrations and apply newly learned methods to their work. Subject matter will be provided and may range from landscapes to still lifes and portraits. Beginning students are encouraged to practice the techniques while advanced students may work independently on their own projects with guidance. (Note: No class on May 16th) All levels are welcome. To learn more about the class, download the PDF syllabus below.
Unlike any other medium, watercolor offers a bountiful array of wonderful techniques. From glazing to spattering, these unique properties may be found in all successful watercolor paintings. Working from photographic references, students will have the opportunity to learn from weekly demonstrations and apply newly learned methods to their work. Lessons will focus on painting feature, the figure, and fabric. Subject matter will be provided. Beginning students are encouraged to practice the techniques while advanced students may work independently on their own projects with guidance. (Note: No class on May 13th) All levels are welcome. To learn more about the class, download the PDF syllabus below.
Learning to draw the portrait is a delightful journey. It challenges the artist to see subtle angles and shapes of the human form. This class is for both the beginner to professional artist wishing to learn about drawing and painting the portrait or brush up on their skills. This course will focus on composition, values, edges, lite anatomy and more. Each class will start with a quick demonstration. One on one instruction will be given to help individual students meet their personal goals. Classes will be taught in charcoal. Optional homework will be assigned to help students fine tune their skills. All levels are welcome. To learn more about the class, download the PDF syllabus below.
Learning to paint the portrait is a delightful journey. It challenges the artist to see subtle angles and shapes of the human form. This class is for both the beginner to professional artist wishing to learn about drawing and painting the portrait or brush up on their skills. This course will focus on composition, values, edges, lite anatomy and more. Each class will start with a quick demonstration. One on one instruction will be given to help individual students meet their personal goals. Classes will be taught in oil. There will be a new model each week and the method taught will be Alla Prima. Optional homework will be assigned to help students fine tune their skills. To learn more about the class, download the PDF syllabus below.
Join Jo Ellen Reinhardt for this weeklong plein air workshop in beautiful Tuscany and Umbria. Create vignette sketches and paintings of the dramatic vistas, colorful architecture, bustling people and more during your time on this magical trip to Cortona, Italy. Morning and afternoon sessions, followed by individual instruction, will cover the basic concepts of atmospheric and linear perspective, capturing people, architecture, and dramatic lighting. With pen and paper in hand, you’ll quickly document the sites. Add a touch of watercolor to enhance your sketches. Your art supplies are light and easy to tote making this ideal for all levels of artists. The traveler’s sketchbook is a wonderful way to document your trip in a carefree way. To learn more about this trip, download the PDF syllabus below.
Unlike any other medium, watercolor offers a bountiful array of wonderful techniques. From glazing to spattering, these unique properties may be found in all successful watercolor paintings. In this class, students will have the opportunity to learn from weekly demonstrations and apply newly learned methods to their work. Subject matter will be provided and may range from landscapes to still lifes and portraits. Beginning students are encouraged to practice the techniques while advanced students may work independently on their own projects with guidance. To learn more about the class, download the PDF syllabus below.
Have you ever struggled to get your paintings to look more real and three-dimensional? Do you ever end up with a muddy color on your brush and wonder what to do next? In this still life course, we will focus on expressing light, shadow, half-tones, and atmosphere in the medium of oil paint. We will learn to make paintings that demonstrate an understanding of form and create the illusion of reality. Wherever you are in your painting journey, this will help you make progress. Each session will begin with a demonstration. We will all work together on the same still life from different angles, so that design and lighting are already settled. This will leave students with the time to carefully observe and paint what the eye sees. We will spend 3 sessions on each set up before we move on to the next. Through in-class exercises and critiques, as well as optional homework, students will chart a path to continue to grow as a studio painter. All levels are welcome. To learn more about the class, download the PDF syllabus below.
The skills you gain in learning to draw can easily translate into painting or any other art form you care to enjoy. This 10-week course will cover drawing fundamentals, including measuring to get a drawing off to a good start, along with the basics of composition, value and gradients, edges, and one and two point perspective. Students will be introduced to a variety of strategies to improve drawing skills and boost self-confidence including one class with a live model. Classes will begin with a demonstration, after which students will work individually from provided reference photos. Students are also welcome to bring their own reference photos. This class is suitable for absolute beginners to more advanced students who are looking to brush up on their drawing skills. The class will introduce students to both graphite and charcoal and the many beautiful effects that can be achieved with these versatile media. To learn more about the class, download the PDF syllabus below.
Learning to draw and paint the portrait is a delightful journey. It challenges the artist to see subtle angles and shapes of the human form. This class is for both the beginner to professional artist wishing to learn about drawing and painting the portrait or brush up on their skills. This course will focus on composition, values, edges, lite anatomy and more. Each class will start with a quick demonstration. One on one instruction will be given to help individual students meet their personal goals. The first five classes will be taught in graphite and charcoal. The last three classes will be devoted to one long pose where instruction will be in oil painting. This term we will focus on Verdaccio which is a green underpainting. Beginning students may choose to continue in graphite or charcoal. Optional homework will be assigned to help students fine-tune their skills. To learn more about the class, download the PDF syllabus below.
Unlike any other medium, watercolor offers a bountiful array of wonderful techniques. From glazing to spattering, these unique properties may be found in all successful watercolor paintings. Working from photographic references, students will have the opportunity to learn from weekly demonstrations and apply newly learned methods to their work. Lessons will focus on how to paint eyes, the nose, lips, hair and skin tones. Subject matter will be provided. Beginning students are encouraged to practice the techniques while advanced students may work independently on their own projects with guidance. To learn more about the class, download the PDF syllabus below.
This is not a class, but an open forum for artists and students of all skill levels to draw the nude figure as one long pose session. To learn more about the group and cost, please follow the link below to download the PDF file. The cost is $15 per person and you pay at the door!
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