Trying new things
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It’s always good to step out of your comfort zone and try new things. Pastel is my chosen medium for many reasons, and it’s especially my favorite medium to teach fine art with because it is so forgiving and hardy at the same time, not to mention the exquisitely rich pigments. You can manipulate it easier, layer, fix mistakes and make adjustments. Of this we are absolutely certain: Every piece can’t be a masterpiece, and we learn more from our mistakes than we do from our successes – which is why we experiment often. It’s not the product; it’s the process. It’s in the doing where the magic happens, and we learn so much more when we’re open to change. We’ll be painting with acrylics again this week. Enjoy these landscape perspective paintings, and scroll down for the class schedule. CLASS SCHEDULE THIS WEEK Tues, Feb 2, 4-5:30 Down & Dirty Wed, Feb 3 10- 12:30, Ainsley private 3:45-5:30 advanced Thurs, Feb 4, 4-5:30 Down & Dirty Saturday, Feb 6, 3-5:30, Ryan private NEXT WEEK Tues, Feb 9, 4-5:30 Down & Dirty Wed, Feb 10, 3:45-5:30 advanced Thurs, Feb 11, 4-5:30 Down & Dirty FEBRUARY VACATION WEEK – No regular classes, but I am open to doing vacation art if there’s interest, so let me know, and I’ll see if we can arrange it. STAYING SAFE AT THE TOP
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Winter Art
I hope everyone had a nice February break, and enjoyed the snow. After several weeks of acrylic painting, we’ll get back to the pastel curriculum and focus on hands, feet, figures, and faces. We were in the middle of the annual
Winter Art
I hope everyone had a nice February break, and enjoyed the snow. After several weeks of acrylic painting, we’ll get back to the pastel curriculum and focus on hands, feet, figures, and faces. We were in the middle of the annual
Vacation
Happy Valentine’s Day and February vacation! I hope everyone has a fun, relaxing, safe and healthy week. If anyone complains about being bored, tell them to contour draw the first three things they see. Enjoy these wonderful works, and see
Vacation
Happy Valentine’s Day and February vacation! I hope everyone has a fun, relaxing, safe and healthy week. If anyone complains about being bored, tell them to contour draw the first three things they see. Enjoy these wonderful works, and see
Weekly Update
I’m giving the kids homework, and I hope they remember to do it every day: At least once a day think of 5 things you are grateful for, and when you go to bed at night, ask yourself what was
Weekly Update
I’m giving the kids homework, and I hope they remember to do it every day: At least once a day think of 5 things you are grateful for, and when you go to bed at night, ask yourself what was
Drawing and painting from life is the absolute best way to grow as an artist. I encourage the students to do some contour drawing and drawing from life every day. The more you draw, the better you get. The more
Weekly Update
Learning to draw bodies isn’t just about proportions, we pay special attention to foreshortening, negative space, and gesture. Enjoy these awesome artworks, and scroll down for the class schedule. THIS WEEK Tues, Jan 19, 4-5:30 Down &
Weekly Update
Learning to draw bodies isn’t just about proportions, we pay special attention to foreshortening, negative space, and gesture. Enjoy these awesome artworks, and scroll down for the class schedule. THIS WEEK Tues, Jan 19, 4-5:30 Down &
Go figure
Art truly does help us find balance and calm in a world of sickness and insanity. We often find our voice in the simplest creative expression. I feel so lucky that we have this safe place to create exciting joy, peace, and
Go figure
Art truly does help us find balance and calm in a world of sickness and insanity. We often find our voice in the simplest creative expression. I feel so lucky that we have this safe place to create exciting joy, peace, and
Happy Healthy New Year!
Here’s to health, peace, justice, and sanity in 2021! Had to keep these under wraps until after Christmas. Enjoy these wonderful artworks, and scroll down for the class schedule. CLASS SCHEDULE – Please let me know if
Happy Healthy New Year!
Here’s to health, peace, justice, and sanity in 2021! Had to keep these under wraps until after Christmas. Enjoy these wonderful artworks, and scroll down for the class schedule. CLASS SCHEDULE – Please let me know if
Holiday Cheer!
Artists made beautiful holiday cards and gifts. If anyone wants to print more cards, let me know, and I’ll send you the pdf files. Lila’s palette Ryan’s expressionistic painting – Fear of being late! ART CLASS SCHEDULE THIS WEEK
Holiday Cheer!
Artists made beautiful holiday cards and gifts. If anyone wants to print more cards, let me know, and I’ll send you the pdf files. Lila’s palette Ryan’s expressionistic painting – Fear of being late! ART CLASS SCHEDULE THIS WEEK
Christmas cards!
We’re in the throes of the season now, cranking out cards and gifts. Enjoy these card designs, and scroll down for the schedule. Sarah’s first ever pastel painting at the Top! Emma’s Expression THIS WEEK – Making holiday stuff
Christmas cards!
We’re in the throes of the season now, cranking out cards and gifts. Enjoy these card designs, and scroll down for the schedule. Sarah’s first ever pastel painting at the Top! Emma’s Expression THIS WEEK – Making holiday stuff
The season is upon us!
I hope everyone had a pleasant Thanksgiving, and stayed away from covid carriers. We’ll be focusing on holiday stuff for the next three weeks, creating card designs and gifts. If you are wondering what to get a reading friend, there’s
The season is upon us!
I hope everyone had a pleasant Thanksgiving, and stayed away from covid carriers. We’ll be focusing on holiday stuff for the next three weeks, creating card designs and gifts. If you are wondering what to get a reading friend, there’s