The New Year's Day Model Marathon is Monday, January 1 from 7 am to 7 pm. It will feature 12 hours of quick sketch in multiple studios with live models. Lunch and refreshments are included. There will be a long pose from 1 to 4 pm in the coach house. There will be paired models […]
Time : 1:30PM - 4:30PM CDT on Sun --- Individual 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. Special Notes
Time : 6:30PM - 9:30PM CDT on Mon --- Individual 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. Special Notes $60 non-refundable model fee […]
Time : 6:30PM - 9:30PM CDT on Tue --- For centuries, artists have utilized toned papers for both their aesthetic qualities as well as a shorthand means toward representing the wide spectrum of values observed in nature. Students will learn the basic construction and landmarks of the head. Then they will quickly move on to […]
Time : 2:00AM - 5:00PM CDT on Wed --- I’m so excited to be starting an oil painting 5-week painting workshop at the Palette and Chisel. I’ve been asked to do this for several years now. This year is the year. My teaching approach is very relaxed and encouraging. We’ll be showing one to three […]
Time : 6:30PM - 9:30PM CDT on Wed --- Design is essential to help your art communicate and connect. It surpasses all other techniques and tools, color and yes, even value. Intent maybe the only thing more important than design. This class will help you understand and recognize the value of great design. Great design […]
Time : 10:30AM - 1:00PM CDT on Thur --- In this online class, you will learn to implement key concepts and watercolor painting techniques that will allow you to have a deeper understanding of the medium. Each art lesson includes one-on-one guidance with focus on the top principles of creating a solid painting: • How […]
From ‘The School of Athens’ to ‘The Singularity’ - The Story Of Human Progress Tracing humanity's quest to balance innovation with the fear of the unknown! And what’s up with those critical voices in your head? This show journeys through time to explore how humans have always grappled with the double-edged sword of progress. From […]
Time : 9:00AM - 3:30PM CDT on Sat --- In this class, students will draw four different nude figures or portraits from life in graphite (one drawing per week). Students can decide whether they wish to draw the figure or portrait each week. Instruction will include demonstrations and individual critiques, and will focus on understanding the gesture, […]
Helen will offer a Sunday afternoon Color Theory Workshop in oil or acrylic paint. The topics covered are: Complementary color mixing, simultaneous and successive contrast, form rendering with warm and cool colors and glazing. If time permits, paint making using iron-oxide pigment will be also demonstrated. Special Notes This class meets in our lower level […]
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