Spring art classes 2018
classes in order of Monday - Saturday
If you would like to join or have questions about a Class, please call (during business hours) or email ( form below) and we'll respond ASAP.
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Comic/Illustration Techniques:
Wednesday 7-9 adult ( 15yrs As comics grow as a legitimate art form, their influence reaches past it's previous reach, with it's specific techniques being used by more artists daily. In this course students will learn not only learn how to visually tell a story, but also how to use mediums and skills exclusive to cartooning (i.e. hatching, line work,etc.), to create more unique works. |
THE TEMPTATION OF FLORA: HOW TO PAINT FLOWERS AND BOTANICALS WITH ACRYLIC OR OIL
This class will demonstrate how to create floral paintings that are bold and alive with vivid color. Students will choose to work in either oil or acrylic, and whether beginner or advance, the desired goal will be achieved through easy to master techniques. Students will work from high-resolution prints that I will provide designed for a 16x20 inch gesso board or they have the option to bring in their own high-resolution photograph. Different botanical artists from various periods will be shown in class as examples of style and composition. Botanical subject matter can include floral paintings of more complexity with the addition of other subjects such as birds, insects, vases, landscapes, etc. Methods for techniques in either oil or acrylic will be demonstrated in class. Students will learn about color, glazing, and different painting mediums that will help achieve their desired painting results.
This class will demonstrate how to create floral paintings that are bold and alive with vivid color. Students will choose to work in either oil or acrylic, and whether beginner or advance, the desired goal will be achieved through easy to master techniques. Students will work from high-resolution prints that I will provide designed for a 16x20 inch gesso board or they have the option to bring in their own high-resolution photograph. Different botanical artists from various periods will be shown in class as examples of style and composition. Botanical subject matter can include floral paintings of more complexity with the addition of other subjects such as birds, insects, vases, landscapes, etc. Methods for techniques in either oil or acrylic will be demonstrated in class. Students will learn about color, glazing, and different painting mediums that will help achieve their desired painting results.
SATURDAY MORNING CARTOONS:
HOW TO MAKE A MONSTER/MECHANICAL
IN TIS COURSE STUDENTS WILL LEARN HOW TO STRENGTHEN THEIR FIGURE DRAWING SKILLS. EACH WEEK WE WILL DRAW A PART (I.E. HEAD, ARM, TORSO,LEGS,ETC.) OF WITHER A MONSTER OR GIANT ROBOT, THEN ONCE THEY ARE FINISHED THEY WILL CONNECT THE PARTS TOGETHER, GOING HOME WITH A LARGE PIECE OF ART THEY CREATED.
HOW TO MAKE A MONSTER/MECHANICAL
IN TIS COURSE STUDENTS WILL LEARN HOW TO STRENGTHEN THEIR FIGURE DRAWING SKILLS. EACH WEEK WE WILL DRAW A PART (I.E. HEAD, ARM, TORSO,LEGS,ETC.) OF WITHER A MONSTER OR GIANT ROBOT, THEN ONCE THEY ARE FINISHED THEY WILL CONNECT THE PARTS TOGETHER, GOING HOME WITH A LARGE PIECE OF ART THEY CREATED.
COMIC TECHNIQUE: COVER SERIES
ages 11 & up 4-6
In most cases, a comic book is designed from the insode out using the outer cover to advertise the interior story. Some creators, however, used the cover as a lavish design to start the ball rolling for the story telling inside. Students will take this idea and run with it, starting with crating their own comic covers and then writing a story to go with the cover.
ages 11 & up 4-6
In most cases, a comic book is designed from the insode out using the outer cover to advertise the interior story. Some creators, however, used the cover as a lavish design to start the ball rolling for the story telling inside. Students will take this idea and run with it, starting with crating their own comic covers and then writing a story to go with the cover.