The Painting and Drawing sector is one of our newest disciplines. All classes are led by Justin Wiest who has been instructing drawing and painting in the area for over twenty years. He studied figurative art at The Schuler School, Circulo Bellas Artes (Madrid), and the New York Academy. Art has provided him a ceaseless sense of excitement and wonder.
Drawing Teen Summer Sessions:
Monday-Friday | Ages 13-18 | 1:00-4:00PM | $450
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Week 5: Teen Session- 2D Design- People, Place, Things
August 3-7| Monday - Friday | 1-4PM | In this teen summer session, students ages 13-18 will be have an introductory course as young artists to familiarize themselves with the various topics of image making. The class will use graphic means to investigate the proportion of people, the perspective of space, and the overall composition of things within that space. This understanding helps the artist communicate their ideas and realize their creative inspirations. This class is a perfect springboard for portfolio development.
Materials must be bought for this class
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Week 6: Teen Session- 2D Design- The Creative Power of Color
August 10-14| Monday - Friday | 1-4PM | Every great painter must be able to control color to the benefit of their compositions. Color theory will be delved into with practical applications. Students will develop their own personal palette and apply it to the daily setup. Group critiques and discussions will center around the symbolic, psychological, and universal power of color. By the end of the week the students should have a confident portfolio piece as well as a greater sensitivity to the intricacies of color. The Munsell color system will be stressed.
Materials will be provided.
Open Figure Drawing
Thursdays from 6PM - 9PM
We’re bringing figure drawing back! Each week a live model is available for you to sketch freely and practice drawing the human figure. Sessions are 3 hours long and open to all skill levels, 18 and over.
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