​​​In this course, I will teach the skills that the artist can “reliably” use to bring their drawing and painting to the next level.  The methods and techniques we will use are the same taught by professors and master artists at the world’s finest colleges and ateliers.  

 

The student will be taught the still-life artform (theory and practical with how-to demonstrations) to learn to see and then capture the beauty that surrounds us in our everyday worlds.  Each day we will work to produce a completed “study” project.  Each new day builds on top of the previous day’s lesson. 

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Who should attend??   Any student 13 years or older who like to draw or paint, is curious about art, who is creative and expressive, who want to improve their art.

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Class times and location:

 

5 days.  Monday-Friday.  Meeting daily from 9am - 12pm.  On Friday, we will have a catered lunch for the students and parents.  Students will show their work.    

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​Location: Vision Art Gallery

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Directions:  << click here >>​

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Class content by day:

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Materials for class (text / call me if you have questions):

 

Note:  After the class the student will have all the studio materials needed to create all summer long and beyond.

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For drawing 

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• 3 pencils. with three different hardnesses

  • 2H (hard)

  • B (or HB) (medium)

  • 6B (soft)

• 1 kneaded eraser.

• Drawing paper 18x24 inches (300 to 400 weight -  Strathmore or any quality paper) 

• Drawing board.  Large enough to support 18-24 paper.  (these can be purchased on Amazon, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, etc.)

• Easel.  Desk or stand up easel (I prefer having the option of standing or sitting and use this for one of my easels, as it is both sturdy and lightweight/portable - https://www.dickblick.com/items/testrite-aluminum-easel/)  You can also find inexpensive, quality easels often on Facebook Marketplace.

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For painting: 

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• 2 paint brushes (filbert style.  Size 4 and Size 8.  You can get these at Hobby Lobby, Amazon, Michael’s, etc.). 

• 7 tubes of artist grade paint (Titanium White, Ivory Black, Cadmium Yellow Light, Yellow Ochre, Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Red Light, Burnt Sienna (I would recommend any artist grade oil paints. I use the “Utrecht” brand from Dick Blick).

• Walnut oil (La Tourangelle, Roasted Walnut Oil is the brand I use.)

• 1 role of paper towels

• Brush wash (recommend “Silicoil” found at Michaels, Amazon, etc.)

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