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SUMMARY:Class #295: Oil Painting - Copying Master Paintings & Personal Projects with Helen Oh
DESCRIPTION:Time : 10:00AM – 1:00PM CDT on Tue —\n\n\n\nCopying master paintings has long been considered one of the best ways to learn drawing and painting. Throughout history\, this practice has helped artists to build their visual memory\, gain insight about the painter’s intention and understand the work within a historical context. Rubens\, Degas\, and others used copying to strengthen their artistic vision.\n\nThe class is also open to independent projects by students who wish to explore modes of art making that may be inspired by themes or styles of their favorite painters.\nOpen to all levels. \nSpecial Notes \n\nThis class meets in our second floor studio.\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-295-oil-painting-copying-master-paintings-personal-projects-with-helen-oh/
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SUMMARY:Class #395: Oil Painting - Basics & Beyond with Andrew Conklin
DESCRIPTION:Time : 6:30PM – 9:00PM CDT on Thu —\n\n\n\nUnleash your inner artist with Oil Painting: Basics & Beyond! From innovations in color approaches to novel painting methods\, this course is your shortcut to canvas perfection. \nIn this six-week class\, we traverse a spectrum of ideas and processes\, including the ‘essence’ technique\, inspired by French painters Degas and Lautrec\, then dive into the mesmerizing world of dots and dabs to uncover the secrets of the iconic Pointillist technique\, and channel the spirit of Seurat. Get ready to brush up on your skills and paint the town red\, yellow\, blue\, and every hue in between! \n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes \n\nThis class meets in our lower-level studio.\nLimited to 9 students.\n\n\n\nRequired Supplies \n\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-395-oil-painting-basics-beyond-with-andrew-conklin/
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SUMMARY:Class #281: Sketchbook - Visual Journal Making with Helen Oh
DESCRIPTION:Time : 10:00AM – 1:00PM CDT on Fri — \n\n\nThroughout history\, artists have used sketchbooks to develop their ideas\, and as outlets for the simple pleasure of recording memorable places\, people and objects. In this course\, the instructor discusses and demonstrates methods to make sketchbooks. Watercolor and drawing techniques are covered by demonstrations at each session. The class meets at Navy Pier\, Lincoln Park\, and the Chicago Riverwalk\, all locations a short trip from the Loop via CTA bus or train. This class is Limited to 8 students. \n\n\n\nRequired Supplies \n\nSupply List\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-281-sketchbook-visual-journal-making-with-helen-oh/
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SUMMARY:Portrait Society: May 29 - June 7
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, May 30 from 1 to 4 pm for the opening of the Portrait Society of America\, Illinois Chapter! The show will will run through June 7.
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/portrait-society-may-29-june-7/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:#154: Figure Drawing: Essentials of Form with Helen Oh
DESCRIPTION:Time : 9:00AM – 12:00PM CDT on Sat —\n\n\n\n\nThis course focuses on the essentials of rendering 3D volume\, weight-bearing\, and balance\, when drawing the figure. In long poses\, students will construct convincing and expressive form in life drawings.\n\nEach session begins with the instructor’s demo. Students will work with various media\, including pencil\, charcoal\, and liquid graphite\, to produce dynamic and unique effects.\n\nOpen to all levels.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes \n\nThe class will meet in our second floor studio.\nThere is a $60 model fee payable to the instructor.\n\n\n\nRequired Supplies \n\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/154-figure-drawing-essentials-of-form-with-helen-oh/
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SUMMARY:Class #883: Figure Drawing with Larry Paulsen
DESCRIPTION:Time : 1:30PM – 4:30PM CDT on Sun —\n\n\n\nIndividual instruction aimed at improving the draftsmanship of the experienced and beginning artist. Line\, gesture\, proportion\, construction\, light and shade are explored as we attempt to represent the human form. Any drawing or water-based media is welcome in this class. \n\n\n\nSpecial Notes\nThe class will meet in our 2nd floor studio.\nThere is a $60 non-refundable model fee payable to the instructor.\nNo class on 7/5.\n\n\n\n\nRequired Supplies \n\n18 X 24 Newsprint pad\n2 spring clips to hold paper to drawing board\nRoller ball pen\nChina marker pencil\n1 stick conte crayon (Sanguine)\nKneaded rubber eraser\n…or bring what you enjoy working with
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SUMMARY:Class #323: Foundations of Drawing & Painting with Andrew Conklin
DESCRIPTION:Time : 2:00PM – 5:00PM CDT on Sun —\n\n\n\nHow can one improve pictorial ideas and techniques? What are essential tools and concepts employed by visual artists? This course covers the basics of composition\, perspective drawing\, and color theory and application. Through a series of short projects\, students investigate ideas and techniques used by painters of all styles to add visual\, spatial\, and emotional elements to their art. Students work with media of color paper\, pencils\, and gouache paint. Limited to 9 students. Open to all levels. \nSpecial Notes \n\nThis class will meet in our lower level studio.\nNo class on 7/5.\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-323-foundations-of-drawing-painting-with-andrew-conklin/
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