Understanding Color. A practical guide to color mixing
with Leslie Lienau
12 hrs - $240
Beginner/Advanced
Monday Mornings, August 14, 21 & September 11 & 18
10a - 1p
Beginner/Advanced
Monday Mornings, August 14, 21 & September 11 & 18
10a - 1p
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"Why do I keep making mud when I paint?" If you've ever asked yourself that question I have an answer for you! Mixing colors can be a daunting experience and on day one of this this course you will learn practical, consistent, logical and repeatable mixing strategies. We'll start with gaining an understanding a little bit of color theory, and while we're at it we'll learn to understand the working properties of our preferred medium. When those are out of the way we will paint! Each time we meet we will have a new challenge and by the last class the mystery of mixing will disappear and your understanding of color mixing (and avoiding mud) will be solved!
Note: This course is open to wet mediums including oils, acrylic, watercolor and gouache. |
TUITION & ADMISSIONS
To be considered for the full-time atelier program, students must complete an online application, submit a portfolio of six images, and participate in a personal interview. Applicants must have a strong commitment to study as daily attendance is required. Follow the link below to complete the admissions application.
ADMISSIONS
2019 Winter trimester application deadline: December 15
2019-2020 Calendar
Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Each trimester is 12 weeks long. Holidays will be observed.
Winter trimester: January 7 thru March 29
Spring trimester: April 1 thru June 20
TUITION
First Year Drawing: $2000 per trimester. Monthly or bi-annual installment plans are available. Tuition fees do not include art supplies.
Admissions Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of $1200 is required to secure a place in the full-time atelier.
To be considered for the full-time atelier program, students must complete an online application, submit a portfolio of six images, and participate in a personal interview. Applicants must have a strong commitment to study as daily attendance is required. Follow the link below to complete the admissions application.
ADMISSIONS
2019 Winter trimester application deadline: December 15
2019-2020 Calendar
Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Each trimester is 12 weeks long. Holidays will be observed.
Winter trimester: January 7 thru March 29
Spring trimester: April 1 thru June 20
TUITION
First Year Drawing: $2000 per trimester. Monthly or bi-annual installment plans are available. Tuition fees do not include art supplies.
Admissions Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of $1200 is required to secure a place in the full-time atelier.
TUITION & ADMISSIONS
To be considered for the full-time atelier program, students must complete an online application, submit a portfolio of five images, and participate in a personal interview. Applicants must have a strong commitment to study as attendance each day is required. Follow the link below to complete the admissions application.
2019-2020 Calendar
Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Each trimester is 12 weeks long. Holidays will be observed.
Winter trimester: January 7 thru March 29
Spring trimester: April 1 thru June 20
Tuition: $2000 per trimester. Monthly or bi-annual installment plans are available. Tuition fees do not include art supplies.
Admissions Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of $1200 is required to secure a place in the full-time atelier.
To be considered for the full-time atelier program, students must complete an online application, submit a portfolio of five images, and participate in a personal interview. Applicants must have a strong commitment to study as attendance each day is required. Follow the link below to complete the admissions application.
2019-2020 Calendar
Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Each trimester is 12 weeks long. Holidays will be observed.
Winter trimester: January 7 thru March 29
Spring trimester: April 1 thru June 20
Tuition: $2000 per trimester. Monthly or bi-annual installment plans are available. Tuition fees do not include art supplies.
Admissions Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of $1200 is required to secure a place in the full-time atelier.
"I took Leslie Lienau’s design course a few years ago. Learning the elements and principles of design was essential for me to create beautiful and believable compositions for still life setups and for portrait and figure drawing sessions. Before taking the class, I didn’t understand the importance of design. I know now that the Old Masters made extraordinary art because they spent time on the design before touching the canvas or paper. An incredible piece of art doesn’t just happen by accident. It takes a knowledge of design to build a structure that will work well within the picture plane." ~E. Moore
LESLIE LIENAU
Adult/Teen
Beginning/Advanced
6 Weeks
Saturday, 2-5
January 5 - February 9, 2019
$225
Prerequisite: Design & Composition I
Through hands-on, practical application, students will use the elements & principles of design, gestalt theory & the golden mean to learn to solve compositional problems relating to visual design. Strategies will be explored through examples, exercises, creative projects and individual and group critique.
LESLIE LIENAU
Adult/Teen
Beginning/Advanced
6 Weeks
Saturday, 2-5
January 5 - February 9, 2019
$225
Prerequisite: Design & Composition I
Through hands-on, practical application, students will use the elements & principles of design, gestalt theory & the golden mean to learn to solve compositional problems relating to visual design. Strategies will be explored through examples, exercises, creative projects and individual and group critique.
LESLIE LIENAU
Adult/Teen
Beginning/Advanced
6 Weeks
Saturday 2-5
November 3 - December 22
(No classes on Nov. 10, 24)
$225
Design and composition are as important to a work of art as knowing how to draw or paint. This class will give the student an in-depth understanding for building strong visual compositions. The elements and principles of design, gestalt principles, the golden mean and the rule of thirds will be thoroughly studied. Through lecture, exercises and the study of masterful artists, students will learn the vast vocabulary and definitions that relate to strong visual design.
This class is a prerequisite for Design & Composition II.
DESIGN & COMPOSITION I
THE PASTEL STILL LIFE
with LESLIE LIENAU
Adult/TeenBeginning/Advanced
6 weeks
Wednesday morning, 9:30 - 12:30
October 24 - December 5 (no class on Wednesday, Nov. 21)
$225
This course will give students foundational and advanced instruction for drawing the still life using soft pastels. We will discuss materials and pastel handling. A strong emphasis will be placed on the study of design and composition and finally, creating several complete pastel "paintings" from life. Leslie will demonstrate and lecture and will give each student individual attention and encouragement.
Beginning to Advanced
6 week course
Monday, 6 - 9 p.m.
October 8 - November 12
$260
This class will focus on drawing the figure from direct observation from a live model using graphite on paper. A step-by-step approach will be taught from the foundation to the finish. The methods Leslie will teach are "tried and true" and they will improve the drawing skills of each student. We will focus on building a strong foundation with the "envelope", blocking-in and massing shadows, developing the contour and final refinement of the drawing. Leslie's instructional technique includes demonstration, lecture and in-depth, one on-one constructive and gentle guidance. Model fees included.
6 week course
Monday, 6 - 9 p.m.
October 8 - November 12
$260
This class will focus on drawing the figure from direct observation from a live model using graphite on paper. A step-by-step approach will be taught from the foundation to the finish. The methods Leslie will teach are "tried and true" and they will improve the drawing skills of each student. We will focus on building a strong foundation with the "envelope", blocking-in and massing shadows, developing the contour and final refinement of the drawing. Leslie's instructional technique includes demonstration, lecture and in-depth, one on-one constructive and gentle guidance. Model fees included.
2016 EVENTS
The Teen Artist Guild will host a “Be the Model Costume Party” on Friday, October 28th. Hope you can make it!
We will take turns being the model for a portrait sitting.
DATE: Friday, October 28th
TIME: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
LOCATION: Oklahoma Academy of Classical Art
12 E. Burton Place, Edmond
BRING: Drawing supplies and dress in a costume
COST: Free!! Invite an art friend.
RSVP: [email protected]
The Teen Artist Guild will host a “Be the Model Costume Party” on Friday, October 28th. Hope you can make it!
We will take turns being the model for a portrait sitting.
DATE: Friday, October 28th
TIME: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
LOCATION: Oklahoma Academy of Classical Art
12 E. Burton Place, Edmond
BRING: Drawing supplies and dress in a costume
COST: Free!! Invite an art friend.
RSVP: [email protected]
Beginning to Advanced
6 week course
Monday, 6 - 9 p.m.
Aug. 20 - Oct. 1
$255 (model fees included)
This class will focus on drawing the portrait from direct observation from a live model using graphite on paper. A step-by-step approach will be taught from the foundation to the finish. The methods Leslie will teach are "tried and true" and they will improve the drawing skills of each student. We will focus on building a strong foundation with the "envelope", blocking-in and massing shadows, developing the contour and final refinement of the drawing. Leslie's instructional technique includes demonstration, lecture and in-depth, one on-one constructive and gentle guidance. Model fees included.
6 week course
Monday, 6 - 9 p.m.
Aug. 20 - Oct. 1
$255 (model fees included)
This class will focus on drawing the portrait from direct observation from a live model using graphite on paper. A step-by-step approach will be taught from the foundation to the finish. The methods Leslie will teach are "tried and true" and they will improve the drawing skills of each student. We will focus on building a strong foundation with the "envelope", blocking-in and massing shadows, developing the contour and final refinement of the drawing. Leslie's instructional technique includes demonstration, lecture and in-depth, one on-one constructive and gentle guidance. Model fees included.
Beginning to Advanced
2-Day Workshop
August 25 & 26
Saturday & Sunday
2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
$145
Student limit: 10
Preparing our own painting surface is rewarding and fun. The practice helps us save money and ensures we are painting on the best surfaces for our work. In this 2-day hands-on workshop we will learn about the best surfaces to paint on, what products to and how to do it ourselves. We will explore a variety of rigid surfaces, traditional gesso, glues and raw and prepared fabrics and papers.
We will learn:
How to prepare a size for raw linen
How to prepare a traditional gesso
How to glue pre-primed linen to a surface
Best practices for glue and surfaces
Best practices for conserving our work
Tuition includes all the materials needed to prepare panels in a variety of sizes, raw and pre-primed linen, glue and gesso. Students will leave the workshop with the following panel sizes: 2 - 12X16; 2 - 9X12; 4 - 8X10; 4 - 6X8
2-Day Workshop
August 25 & 26
Saturday & Sunday
2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
$145
Student limit: 10
Preparing our own painting surface is rewarding and fun. The practice helps us save money and ensures we are painting on the best surfaces for our work. In this 2-day hands-on workshop we will learn about the best surfaces to paint on, what products to and how to do it ourselves. We will explore a variety of rigid surfaces, traditional gesso, glues and raw and prepared fabrics and papers.
We will learn:
How to prepare a size for raw linen
How to prepare a traditional gesso
How to glue pre-primed linen to a surface
Best practices for glue and surfaces
Best practices for conserving our work
Tuition includes all the materials needed to prepare panels in a variety of sizes, raw and pre-primed linen, glue and gesso. Students will leave the workshop with the following panel sizes: 2 - 12X16; 2 - 9X12; 4 - 8X10; 4 - 6X8
HOW TO PREPARE A PAINTING SURFACE - A 2-Day Do-it-Yourself Workshop
Beginning to Advanced
6 week course
Monday evening
June 25 - July 30
6 - 9 p.m.
$255 (model fees included)
Alla Prima (wet-on-wet) studies are a useful way to study the human form. The main emphasis for this class is learning to make quick decisions about drawing and color mixing. We will discuss composition, lighting the model, mixing skin tones and harmonizing color. Using a "closed" palette (mixing in advance), students will learn to see and mix with accuracy and speed. The focus will be on creating poster-like studies, as opposed to highly rendered paintings. Please click on the link below to view the supply list.
6 week course
Monday evening
June 25 - July 30
6 - 9 p.m.
$255 (model fees included)
Alla Prima (wet-on-wet) studies are a useful way to study the human form. The main emphasis for this class is learning to make quick decisions about drawing and color mixing. We will discuss composition, lighting the model, mixing skin tones and harmonizing color. Using a "closed" palette (mixing in advance), students will learn to see and mix with accuracy and speed. The focus will be on creating poster-like studies, as opposed to highly rendered paintings. Please click on the link below to view the supply list.
Join us as we travel to the beautiful city of Lyon, France to study at the studio and gallery of Vincent Jeannerot, the worlds foremost botanical watercolorist. For three days we will enjoy Vincent's demonstration, lecture and the benefit of his critique of our paintings. We will stay in a beautiful chateau with room for 10 students.
$1,325
Tuition includes:
Workshop fee
Lunch on the first day
Welcoming buffet the first evening
Lodging for 5 from June 17 - 21
Breakfast each morning at the chateau
Students are responsible for travel to and from France and for daily meals. Limited to 10 students.
Details will be published soon
$1,325
Tuition includes:
Workshop fee
Lunch on the first day
Welcoming buffet the first evening
Lodging for 5 from June 17 - 21
Breakfast each morning at the chateau
Students are responsible for travel to and from France and for daily meals. Limited to 10 students.
Details will be published soon
A 3-day Botanical Flower Painting Workshop Retreat
with Vincent Jeannerot
at his studio and gallery
Aquarelles Botaniques
In Lyon, France
with Vincent Jeannerot
at his studio and gallery
Aquarelles Botaniques
In Lyon, France
Adult/Teen
Beginning to Advanced
6 week course
Monday evening
May 7 - June 18 (no class on June 4)
6 - 9 p.m.
$255 (model fees included)
Alla Prima (wet-on-wet) is a wonderful way to study the many aspects of painting the human form. In this class a strong emphasis will be placed on composition, lighting the model, accurate drawing, skin tone mixing, harmonizing color and the application of the paint layers. We will spend time studying the attributes of color: hue, value, chroma and temperature. Students will accomplish one to two paintings each week.
Beginning to Advanced
6 week course
Monday evening
May 7 - June 18 (no class on June 4)
6 - 9 p.m.
$255 (model fees included)
Alla Prima (wet-on-wet) is a wonderful way to study the many aspects of painting the human form. In this class a strong emphasis will be placed on composition, lighting the model, accurate drawing, skin tone mixing, harmonizing color and the application of the paint layers. We will spend time studying the attributes of color: hue, value, chroma and temperature. Students will accomplish one to two paintings each week.
OIL PAINTING & THE SCIENCE OF COLOR, Part II ~ Beginning May 15
Pre-requisite: Oil Painting & The Science of Color
Adult/Teen
8 week course
Tuesday evening
May 22 - July 17 (no class on June 5)
6 - 9 p.m.
$235
This class is a continuation of the Oil Painting and the Science of Color course. Students will continue the study of accurate color mixing and harmonizing color by doing a series of four small, simple but structured still life paintings. The attributes of color, hue, value, chroma and temperature will be emphasized. Students gain a strong understanding of how to mix, harmonize and paint with oils.
Adult/Teen
8 week course
Tuesday evening
May 22 - July 17 (no class on June 5)
6 - 9 p.m.
$235
This class is a continuation of the Oil Painting and the Science of Color course. Students will continue the study of accurate color mixing and harmonizing color by doing a series of four small, simple but structured still life paintings. The attributes of color, hue, value, chroma and temperature will be emphasized. Students gain a strong understanding of how to mix, harmonize and paint with oils.
PAINTING THE PORTRAIT
with LESLIE LIENAU
Adult/Teen
Beginning to Advanced
6 weeks
January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6 & 13
6 - 9 p.m.
$250
Following the drawing and painting techniques of William Adolphe Bouguereau and other great 19th century painters, we will work from direct observation of the live model. A step-by-step process will allow us to fully absorb these methods from beginning to finish. Leslie will present live demonstrations, individual critiques, and a comprehensive series of lectures to facilitate student understanding. Students will discover various techniques for color mixing, paint application, and methods for capturing a model’s likeness while exploring the richness of oil painting in the classical tradition. Model fees are included in this course.
"Paint as you see and be accurate in your drawing: the whole secret of your art is there." ~ William Adolphe Bouguereau
Materials list to come.
with LESLIE LIENAU
Adult/Teen
Beginning to Advanced
6 weeks
January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6 & 13
6 - 9 p.m.
$250
Following the drawing and painting techniques of William Adolphe Bouguereau and other great 19th century painters, we will work from direct observation of the live model. A step-by-step process will allow us to fully absorb these methods from beginning to finish. Leslie will present live demonstrations, individual critiques, and a comprehensive series of lectures to facilitate student understanding. Students will discover various techniques for color mixing, paint application, and methods for capturing a model’s likeness while exploring the richness of oil painting in the classical tradition. Model fees are included in this course.
"Paint as you see and be accurate in your drawing: the whole secret of your art is there." ~ William Adolphe Bouguereau
Materials list to come.
DRAWING & PAINTING Hands, Feet and Facial Features
with LESLIE LIENAU
Adult/Beginning/Advanced
6 weeks
October 10, 17, 31, November 7, 14, 28
(no class on October 24 or November 21)
$250
In this class students will make multiple studies of hands, feet and facial features in both dry media and paint. We will work from direct observation of a live model and in addition, will study the artistic anatomy of our subject matter. We will use a systematic approach to build a strong foundation for each painting and drawing study. Leslie's instructional technique includes demonstration, lecture and in-depth, one on-one constructive and gentle guidance.
Model fees are included in the tuition. Materials list to come.
with LESLIE LIENAU
Adult/Beginning/Advanced
6 weeks
October 10, 17, 31, November 7, 14, 28
(no class on October 24 or November 21)
$250
In this class students will make multiple studies of hands, feet and facial features in both dry media and paint. We will work from direct observation of a live model and in addition, will study the artistic anatomy of our subject matter. We will use a systematic approach to build a strong foundation for each painting and drawing study. Leslie's instructional technique includes demonstration, lecture and in-depth, one on-one constructive and gentle guidance.
Model fees are included in the tuition. Materials list to come.
ALLA PRIMA FLOWER PAINTING
Adult/Teen
Beginning/Advanced
6 weeks
Coming soon...
$235
Adult/Teen
Beginning/Advanced
6 weeks
Coming soon...
$235
PORTRAIT DRAWING
with KIANA DANESHMAND
Adult/TeenBeginning/Advanced
6 weeks - In session
Tuesday evening, 6 - 9 p.m.
June 6, 13, 20, 27 & July 11 & 18
$250
This six-week class will focus on drawing the portrait from a live model using a systematic step-by-step process. Each class will begin with a demonstration and lecture addressing what will be focused on that day. Students will practice a variety of drawing exercises and will spend time learning about the anatomy of the skull. During each class, Kiana will work one on one with each student to help them learn how to simplify a complex subject.
THE PASTEL STILL LIFE
with LESLIE LIENAU
Adult/TeenBeginning/Advanced
6 weeks
Monday evening, 6 - 9 p.m.
July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7 & 14
$235
This course will give students foundational and advanced instruction for drawing the still life using soft pastels. We will discuss materials and study pastel handling. A strong emphasis will be placed on the study of design and composition and finally, creating several complete pastel "paintings" from life. Leslie will demonstrate and lecture and will give each student individual attention and encouragement.
THE PASTEL STILL LIFE
with LESLIE LIENAU
Adult/TeenBeginning/Advanced
6 weeks
Monday evening, 6 - 9 p.m.
July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7 & 14
$235
This course will give students foundational and advanced instruction for drawing the still life using soft pastels. We will discuss materials and study pastel handling. A strong emphasis will be placed on the study of design and composition and finally, creating several complete pastel "paintings" from life. Leslie will demonstrate and lecture and will give each student individual attention and encouragement.
DRAWING THE FIGURE in CHARCOAL
with LESLIE LIENAU
Adult
Beginning/Advanced
6 weeks
August 8, 15, 22, 29, September 5 & 12
$265
This class will focus on drawing the figure from direct observation from a live model using the Charcoal Reduction Method. A step-by-step approach will be taught from the foundation to the finish. The methods Leslie will teach are "tried and true" and they will improve the drawing skills of each student. We will focus on a systematic approach to build a strong foundation for the drawing. Leslie's instructional technique includes demonstration, lecture and in-depth, one on-one constructive and gentle guidance. Model fees and materials are included in the tuition.
with LESLIE LIENAU
Adult
Beginning/Advanced
6 weeks
August 8, 15, 22, 29, September 5 & 12
$265
This class will focus on drawing the figure from direct observation from a live model using the Charcoal Reduction Method. A step-by-step approach will be taught from the foundation to the finish. The methods Leslie will teach are "tried and true" and they will improve the drawing skills of each student. We will focus on a systematic approach to build a strong foundation for the drawing. Leslie's instructional technique includes demonstration, lecture and in-depth, one on-one constructive and gentle guidance. Model fees and materials are included in the tuition.
PAINTING THE REALISTIC WATERCOLOR
LESLIE LIENAU
Adult/Teen
Beginning/Advanced
3 weeks
TBA
$120
Leslie will teach a systematic approach to achieve a realistic painting in watercolor beginning with a strong line drawing of a simple subject observed from life. The foundational drawing will be transferred to good quality watercolor paper and through a process of multiple washes (glazing), students will learn to create a realistic and vibrantly colorful watercolor painting. The science of light, shade, color theory and color mixing will be strongly emphasized. Leslie's instructional technique includes demonstration, lecture and in-depth, one on-one constructive and gentle guidance.
Materials List
LESLIE LIENAU
Adult/Teen
Beginning/Advanced
3 weeks
TBA
$120
Leslie will teach a systematic approach to achieve a realistic painting in watercolor beginning with a strong line drawing of a simple subject observed from life. The foundational drawing will be transferred to good quality watercolor paper and through a process of multiple washes (glazing), students will learn to create a realistic and vibrantly colorful watercolor painting. The science of light, shade, color theory and color mixing will be strongly emphasized. Leslie's instructional technique includes demonstration, lecture and in-depth, one on-one constructive and gentle guidance.
Materials List
DRAWING THE FIGURE
LESLIE LIENAU
Adult/Teen
Beginning/Advanced
6 weeks
TBA
$320.00
This class will focus on drawing the figure from direct observation from a live model. A step-by-step approach will be taught from the foundation to the finish. The methods Leslie will teach are "tried and true" and they will improve the drawing skills of each student. We will focus on a systematic approach to build a strong foundation for the drawing. We will spend time during each class on small studies of hands and feet. We will discuss and use a variety of papers, mediums and mark making techniques. Leslie's instructional technique includes demonstration, lecture and in-depth, one on-one constructive and gentle guidance.
Model fees are included in the tuition.
Printable Materials List
Click here to contact us with questions about this class.
LESLIE LIENAU
Beginning/Advanced
Thursday thru Saturday
August 4, 5 & 6, 2016
9 am - 4 pm
$425
This course will give students a foundational knowledge of painting with oils. We will learn about materials, paint handling and a variety of painting techniques.
Students will complete sequential lessons that will instill good practices and advance understanding of how to translate subjects from life to the 2D surface.
In addition to the exercises, students will complete several small and manageable paintings during this intensive 6 week course.
See supply list here
A $225 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your place in this master class. To sign up for this workshop, you will be redirected to the Malibu Creative Arts Studio payment site. Please fill out and submit the registration form below.
Beginning/Advanced
Thursday thru Saturday
August 4, 5 & 6, 2016
9 am - 4 pm
$425
This course will give students a foundational knowledge of painting with oils. We will learn about materials, paint handling and a variety of painting techniques.
Students will complete sequential lessons that will instill good practices and advance understanding of how to translate subjects from life to the 2D surface.
In addition to the exercises, students will complete several small and manageable paintings during this intensive 6 week course.
See supply list here
A $225 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your place in this master class. To sign up for this workshop, you will be redirected to the Malibu Creative Arts Studio payment site. Please fill out and submit the registration form below.
PAINTING BEST PRACTICES WORKSHOP by Natural Pigments
3 full days with the makers of Rublev paint
Monday-Wednesday
May 9, 10 & 11, 2016
$425
For over a hundred years, most causes of paint failures have been studied: humidity, temperature and paint embrittlement. The symptoms were obvious—cracking, delaminating and paint loss—but the causes were not. Conservation workers gradually formed concepts as to the causes of cracking and paint loss of old paintings. Concurrently, the coatings industry studied failures in all types of paint films. Artists developed their own ideas, but remained largely unaware of findings from both the conservation community and the coatings industry.
Natural Pigments spent years developing a technical workshop to teach skills that are not taught in art school and universities—a thorough understanding of artist’s materials and tools, what they are designed to do, when to chose them and how to provide considerable longevity to your finished work. This workshop covers the most important aspects of painting that have proven to be the best practices over the centuries.
The information-packed workshop includes all aspects of constructing a painting from the support and ground to the final layers. Practical procedures will be clearly explained and demonstrated on how to build your oil paintings based on conservation research during the past century. This workshop is designed for painters of all mediums, but special emphasis is given to oil painting.
A $125 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your place in this master class. A registration form is required for each student. Please read our refund policy here.
3 full days with the makers of Rublev paint
Monday-Wednesday
May 9, 10 & 11, 2016
$425
For over a hundred years, most causes of paint failures have been studied: humidity, temperature and paint embrittlement. The symptoms were obvious—cracking, delaminating and paint loss—but the causes were not. Conservation workers gradually formed concepts as to the causes of cracking and paint loss of old paintings. Concurrently, the coatings industry studied failures in all types of paint films. Artists developed their own ideas, but remained largely unaware of findings from both the conservation community and the coatings industry.
Natural Pigments spent years developing a technical workshop to teach skills that are not taught in art school and universities—a thorough understanding of artist’s materials and tools, what they are designed to do, when to chose them and how to provide considerable longevity to your finished work. This workshop covers the most important aspects of painting that have proven to be the best practices over the centuries.
The information-packed workshop includes all aspects of constructing a painting from the support and ground to the final layers. Practical procedures will be clearly explained and demonstrated on how to build your oil paintings based on conservation research during the past century. This workshop is designed for painters of all mediums, but special emphasis is given to oil painting.
A $125 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your place in this master class. A registration form is required for each student. Please read our refund policy here.
LESLIE LIENAU
Adult/Teen
Beginning/Advanced
6 Weeks
Tuesday, 6 - 9 p.m.
November 13 - December 11
$235
Design and composition are as important to a work of art as knowing how to draw or paint. This class will give the student a new understanding of what it takes to build a strong composition for their drawings and paintings. By way of lecture, exercises and the study of master artists, students will learn the vast vocabulary and definitions that relate to strong visual design. The elements and principles, gestalt principles, the golden mean and the rule of thirds will be studied in-depth.
This class is a pre-requisite to Design & Composition II.
"I took Leslie Lienau’s design class at the Conservatory for Classical Art a few years ago. Learning the elements and principles of design was essential for me to create beautiful and believable compositions for still life setups and for portrait and figure drawing sessions. Before taking the class, I didn’t understand the importance of design. I know now that the Old Masters made extraordinary art because they spent time on the design before touching the canvas or paper. An incredible piece of art doesn’t just happen by accident. It takes a knowledge of design to build a structure that will work well within the picture plane." ~E. Moore
Essential workshops for artists & art instructors.
Master Class Workshop with ANDREW AMERAL
THE ÉCORCHE HEAD IN 2D
Thursday thru Sunday
July 23 - 26, 2015
9 am - 4 pm
$425
Since antiquity, anatomy has played an important role in an artist's education. Its careful study enabled the artist to better understand critically the shapes underneath the skin (both boney and muscular) that impact the surface of the human body and create form. The focus of this workshop will be to render an écorché head in 2D. Both skeletal and major muscular features will be introduced and explored. The student will relate this information to a figure drawing that will be developed throughout the length of this course. Stages of the classical drawing process will be explained and practiced. This workshop is excellent for any artist looking to hone their drawing skills and is open to all advanced and beginning students who want to improve.
Materials List
Visit Andrew's website here: http://ameralart.com/
A $125 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your place in this master class. Please read our refund policy here.
Please fill out the online registration form by clicking on the link below.
For a safe and secure payment, you will be redirected to the CCA Square Market store.
LONG POSE PORTRAIT OR CLOTHED FIGURE OPEN STUDIO
FRIDAY EVENING
Draw or Paint the Clothed Figure or Portrait
Increase your proficiency for drawing and painting by joining other artists for these special, non-instructed sessions featuring one long pose for 6 - 8 weeks with a live model. There is a proven benefit of spending a good amount of time in front of the model for various styles of painting or drawing. The artist can easily work in a large format in our spacious, well lit studio.
Model fee: $10.00 per week
2015 Figure Sitting Schedule will be posted soon
Friday evening from 6 - 9 pm
January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13 & 20
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED by the end of day each Thursday
Contact Ella Moore, Open Studio Monitor
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Increase your proficiency for drawing and painting by joining other artists for these special, non-instructed sessions featuring one long pose for 6 - 8 weeks with a live model. There is a proven benefit of spending a good amount of time in front of the model for various styles of painting or drawing. The artist can easily work in a large format in our spacious, well lit studio.
Model fee: $10.00 per week
2015 Figure Sitting Schedule will be posted soon
Friday evening from 6 - 9 pm
January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13 & 20
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED by the end of day each Thursday
Contact Ella Moore, Open Studio Monitor
[email protected]
If you'd like to be added to our email notification list, please give us your name and email address here.