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Knowledge of anatomy is essential for artists to depict the human form convincingly in portraiture, figurative, historical and genre paintings. This course is designed to give artists a thorough anatomical understanding of the human body.  Each class will begin with a lecture to explain and clarify the anatomical information.  Students will then draw from the live model incorporating the lessons of the day and learn to interpret anatomical subtleties from life.  

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This class is about developing your own practice in the medium of your choice, with the help of the instructor and the group dynamic you'll have the ability to make your artwork grow and evolve. It will also offer group critics in a friendly and positive environment.

Skill Level: All Levels

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This is a multi-level painting class where you will learn the basic techniques of oils. We explore color theory, mixing, multiple mediums, and various applications in several fun exercises. New students follow the class syllabus and continuing students work on individual projects with class and instructor feedback.

Bring 18” x 24”, or larger, piece of drawing paper and charcoal to 1st class.

Skill Level: All Levels

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Explore the world through your sketchbook. Learn to render textures in pen and ink, watercolor, and gouache on both white and toned paper. Record your travels in visual form. Discover both natural and urban subject matter. We will work both en plein air and in the classroom. Look forward to a couple of field trips.

Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate

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This class is a natural next step for students looking to continue studying the drawing process. It is perfect for anyone who has taken a beginning drawing course recently or years ago. Using both color and black and white mediums, we will re-examine the fundamentals and begin to apply them to the next level. A variety of techniques and styles will be discussed and pursued through direct observation and personal expression.

Skill Level: All Levels

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You will learn about both drawing AND painting techniques in this semi-traditional self-portraiture class. Self-portraits can be challenging, but that is part of what makes them worthwhile! A self-portraiture practice has many merits for an artist, if you have a self-portraiture practice you will always have a subject to explore, plus you might very well learn something about yourself along the way!

Skill Level: All Levels

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Participants must have previously completed one EAC painting or drawing class. Figure Studio offers participants the opportunity to work in their choice of media and study the nude. Poses range from one to thirty minutes. Instruction is not included; a classroom monitor will lead the class.

Skill Level: All Levels

Monitor: Samantha Younis

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Learn principles of creating landscape paintings in the studio. Using photo references and knowledge gleaned from other paintings and imagination, discover how to create engaging paintings. By studying historical examples of great work, we'll learn how to move beyond simply copying from photos and move into new creative avenues. For the first class, bring materials suitable for oils and acrylics.

Skill Level: All Levels

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