Two upcoming online classes:
Teaching Studios of Art
The Poster: Study of the Global Light Effect
Saturday & Sunday, June 11 & 12
12pm - 2pm, 3pm - 6pm EST
This workshop will be recorded
In this two day online weekend painting workshop, we will explore the Poster Study (the global light effect). This foundational effect is what we see when we look at a painting from across the room: the big picture that all details are governed by. The course will begin with a demo on light theory for artists and progress into a series of perceptual studies after masterworks. These studies will help us question, understand and begin to represent the light effect on the subject abstractly via value, hue and chroma. As a byproduct of this study, we will gain a better strategic understanding of color mixing and composition. Each meeting will consist of demonstrations and constructive feedback for students.
New Mexico Art League
The Portrait Deconstructed
Thursdays June 6 - July 14
1pm - 4pm MDT
This class will not be recorded
In this online drawing workshop, students will create one long term drawing and several quick studies over the course of sixweeks. The main project will be the deconstruction and deep analysis of a master portrait (TBD). Students will begin the process with an exploration of the big picture in terms of structure and light, and will then subdivide their focus on the specific study of the features. Supplemental studies from week to week, along with adequate time to recreate a master work will help to deepen understanding and enrich the overall drawing experience. Both Perceptual and conceptual drawing strategies will be discussed and employed during weekly instructor demos and student feedback to help reinforce the process. Ultimately, the lessons from this class will translate directly to the practice of drawing from life. Though some material techniques will be covered, the goal of this class is for us to focus on ideas that will help us grasp the visual experience as it applies to nature and the human form.