Flower Painting in Oil
In-Person, Creative Arts Group
Sierra Madre, CA
Wednesdays, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
June 22nd - August 10th (8 weeks)
Flowers are tricky subjects even for the experienced painter! This class will introduce you to some basic concepts and practices that will make flower painting a little less intimidating. We will focus on how to somplify complex forms, creating a clear value pattern, adn thinking in geometric forms. We will study a range of flower shapes and color palettes, as well!
Charcoal Drawing
In-Person, Creative Arts Group
Sierra Madre, CA
Wednesdays, 10:00am - 12:00pm
June 22nd - August 10th (8 weeks)
Drawing from observation is a critical and highly rewarding skill for artists of all experience levels. In this class, we will explore the fundamentals of drawing with charcoal using a painterly approach. Students will explore the basic principles of shape, value and edge by drawing a variety of subjects, including: still life, animals and portraits.
Private Lessons
Private lessons are a wonderful way for students to get individualized attention and instruction based on their particular needs. This is a great option for beginners who want to kickstart their learning or for more advanced students who want to focus on specific skills and techniques. Each private lesson is designed around the needs of each individual student and can be scheduled on a weekly or monthly schedule.
Studio Painting
(Value Workshop)
In-Person, The Art Studio
Westminster, CA
Fridays, June 3, 11, 17 & 24
1:00pm - 4:00pm
*Sign up for all four weeks to get the full benefit!
In June, we will focus on techniques for organizing and understanding value in both watercolor and oil, for example: painting and using value scales, limiting and grouping values, squinting and editing. We will also study masterworks to see how artists used the same techniques throughout history.
