Course Description:
Independent studio time with a nude model holding one pose per session. There is no instructor, and the course is informal with a monitor overseeing all studio sessions. Figure sculpture experience is a prerequisite.
Monitor: Samantha Younis
Course Description:
Students work with a variety of drawing materials and techniques while learning the keys to successful composition and eye-catching value patterns. Learn foundational skills and creative approaches to drawing the still life. You’ll explore the use of charcoal, graphite, and micro pens.
Skill Level: Beginner
Course Description:
Individual coaching on the drawing and painting aspects of portrait painting. Focus on developing your drawing skills only or develop your abilities to render the model in color. Bring drawing and or painting materials of your choice to the first class for poses lasting 2 to 3 weeks.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Course Description:
You will learn the basics as well as freeing techniques that will help you stay loose and take advantage of "happy accidents", the gift of watercolor. You will learn a variety of ways of mixing colors on the brush, on the palette and on the paper using freeing approaches such as tilting, spraying and lifting. You will be guided by mini demos, consequtive skill building exercises, individual mentoring, class sharing and gentle critique. Appropriate for brand new beginners as well as returning students who want to loosen up.
Course Description:
Utilizing still life, students will learn step-by-step procedures along with the materials and craftsmanship of oil paint. Through studies and exercises, the essential skill of drawing accurately will be developed and the fascinating realms of color theory, composition, and creating the illusion of dimension will be explored.
Skill Level: All Levels
Course Description:
Oil pastels can enhance vibrancy and expressiveness in your work by combining the directness of drawing with the visceral texture of oil paint. You will explore the intricacies of this unique medium and harness optical and physical blending, soft washes, impasto, and sgraffito applications to create works across a variety of subject matters including still life, landscape, and portraiture.
Skill Level: Beginner
