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SUMMARY:Class #719 - From Sketch to Finish with Lenin Delsol
DESCRIPTION:Time : 10:00AM – 1:00PM CDT on Wed —\n\n\n\nThis is a class designed to help with painting the portrait in Oil and Pastel\, although other media are welcome. Different techniques and procedures will be demonstrated throughout the class and close\, hands on instruction will be given. Drawing is an important component of painting as is an understanding of colour\, and these are a only a couple of the topics that will be touched upon in class. So\, if you’ve ever wondered if you’d ever use that old set of pastels you put away so long ago\, or how to push your oil paintings a little further\, sign up for Sketch to Finish! \n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes \n\nThere is a $60 model fee payable to the instructor.\nThis class meets in our northlight studio on the 3rd floor.\n\n\n\nRequired Supplies \n\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-719-from-sketch-to-finish-with-lenin-delsol/
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SUMMARY:Class #809 - Instinctive Figure Painting with Lenin Delsol
DESCRIPTION:Time : 6:30PM – 9:30PM CDT on Wed —\n\n\n\n\nThe purpose of this class will be to develop your confidence and a way of seeing the figure as a whole\, utilizing basic anatomical landmarks and a sense of comparative proportion. Together\, we will examine the physical landmark relationships inherent in the human subjects we choose to paint and draw. \nDuring the course of the class\, we will paint several poses—both figure and clothed figure\, with practical demos being shown throughout. We will also discuss composition and apply those ideas to artworks created in the class. \n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes \n\nThere is a $60 model fee payable to the instructor.\nThis class meets in our 3rd floor studio.\n\n\nRequired Supplies \n\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-809-instinctive-figure-painting-with-lenin-delsol/
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SUMMARY:Class #406: Basic Oil Painting with Andrew Conklin
DESCRIPTION:Time : 9:30AM – 12:30PM CDT on Sat —\n\n\n\nIf you have never tried oil or want to improve your abilities to handle this beautiful but complex medium\, this course is for you! Basic Oil Painting introduces the essentials: laying out a palette\, best ways to mix colors\, matching the colors you see\, applying paint with a brush and knife\, and how to create effects of form and texture\, light and shadow. From buttery impasto to flowing washes\, this course will prepare you to take your painting to the next level! \n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes \n\nThis class meets in our lower-level studio.\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-406-basic-oil-painting-with-andrew-conklin/
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SUMMARY:Class #336: Basic Course in Drawing with Andrew Conklin
DESCRIPTION:Time : 1:30PM – 4:30PM CDT on Sat —\n\n\n\nDiscover the pleasure of drawing! This course introduces essential ideas and processes used by artists working from observation. Students investigate the use of freehand drawing to capture proportion\, communicate form\, and express emotion. Essentials of shading\, composition\, and color are considered through various drawing media\, including charcoal\, graphite and color pencils. Intended for the beginner or those with limited experience in studio art\, these sessions prepare the student for more advanced figure and still life courses. Limited to 9 students. Open to all levels. \n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes \n\nThere is a shared\, non-refundable model fee payable to the instructor.\nThis class meets in our lower-level studio.\nSupply List\n\n 
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-336-basic-course-in-drawing-with-andrew-conklin/
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SUMMARY:Class #101/102/103: Fundamentals of Visual Art with Don Yang
DESCRIPTION:6:30 PM – 9:00PM CDT on Mon. & Wed.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis class is designed for anyone\, from beginning level to advanced level\, who wishes to systematically learn to draw and paint. (Anyone can learn to draw and paint as long as they have desire and patience\, and willingness to work at it!)\n\nClass will focus on the four most important fundamentals of visual art:\n1. Drawing (Form Principles)\n2. Design (Composition)\n3. Perspective (Spatial Relation)\n4. Color (Color Harmony)\n\nFundamentals of Art 101 students will learn fundamentals of Drawing\, Design and Perspective. Fundamentals of Art 102 students will\, while continuing to study these 3 fundamentals\, learn color theory and harmony. In the subsequent Fundamentals of Art 103 class\, students will compose pictorial narratives in the subject of their choice (landscape\, still life\, illustration etc.) by utilizing design principles and color theory.\n\nThe eventual goal of this class is\, by equipping the students with the essential tools of visual art fundamentals\, to prepare them to be able to pursue their individual art of visual communication and expression in their own style\, medium\, and genre.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes \n\nThis class meets in our lower level studio.\nNo class on 8/17\, 8/19 and 9/7.\n101 Supply List\n102 Supply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-101-102-103-fundamentals-of-visual-art-with-don-yang-6/
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SUMMARY:Class #620 - Portrait Drawing with Jose A. Bedolla
DESCRIPTION:Time : 1:30PM – 4:30PM CDT on Sat —\n\n\n\n\nThis drawing class is designed to empower students stepping outside their comfort zones and unlocking new levels of artistic expression by learning how to demystify their subjects. My approach emphasizes movement\, capturing the emotion\, and keen observation that extend beyond traditional portrait drawing techniques. \nI am excited to share this journey with enthusiastic artists who want to elevate their work to the next level. Artists of all skill levels\, and preferred medium are welcome. \n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes \n\nThere is a $60 non-refundable model fee.\nThis class will meet in our 3rd floor studio.\nNo class on 9/5.\n\n\n\nRequired Supplies \nAny art supplies you prefer will be ok. Here is what I use: \n– Bristol Strathmore Vellum 300 or any other preferred drawing paper \n– Staedtler graphite pencils (2B\, 4H\, 6H\, 9H) or any other brand you like \n– Stabilo 8046 pencil \n– Charcoal pencils \n– Kneaded rubber eraser \n– Sharpener
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-620-portrait-drawing-with-jose-a-bedolla/
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SUMMARY:Class #297: 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-297-oil-painting-copying-master-paintings-personal-projects-with-helen-oh/
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SUMMARY:Class #227: Portrait Drawing with Helen Oh
DESCRIPTION:Time : 2:00PM – 5:00PM CDT on Tue —\n\n\n\nFor millennia\, artists have delighted in drawing the human face and head. It is infinitely challenging and compelling to capture the unique combination of large and small\, fixed and mobile forms that combine to produce the sitter’s likeness. \nThis drawing course introduces the essentials of proportion\, line\, shading and color techniques as it examines specific forms drawn from the model. Open to all levels. \n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes \n\nThis class meets in our 2nd floor studio.\n$60 non-refundable model fee paid directly to the instructor.\nNo class on 9/8.\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-227-portrait-drawing-with-helen-oh/
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SUMMARY:Michael Harding Art Materials Workshop & Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Time : 2:00PM – 3:30PM CDT on Sat —\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience a practical artist-materials session focused on color\, handling\, pigment behaviour and professional painting materials. \nJoin Michael Harding at the Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts for a workshop and demonstration exploring pigments\, oils\, watercolours\, surfaces\, mediums\, varnishes and the role quality materials play in a painter’s work. \nThis special demonstration takes place against the backdrop of The Palette & Chisel Emerging Artists Show. Arrive early or stay after the demo to explore the exhibition\, which showcases some of the finest representational works from the next generation of talent. \nImportant Registration Details: Due to strict room capacity\, seating is limited to 40 attendees. A $10 registration fee is required to secure your seat. Ticket proceeds will go directly toward providing refreshments for the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes \n\n\nThe talk will take place at The Palette and Chisel Club located at 1012 North Dearborn Street in Chicago on Saturday\, August 29 at 2 pm in our first-floor gallery. Refreshments will be served.
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/michael-harding-art-materials-workshop-demonstration/
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