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 […]

We will start the year 2025 in style, by studying the head (portrait), the neck and the torso. Very important parts of the body in the representation of the human body. See you soon then. We will discuss their form and function from the theoretical perspective of phenomorphology of the human body. Join us for […]

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 […]

We will start the year 2025 in style, by studying the head (portrait), the neck and the torso. Very important parts of the body in the representation of the human body. See you soon then. We will discuss their form and function from the theoretical perspective of phenomorphology of the human body. Join us for […]

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 […]

Time : 1:00PM - 4:00PM CDT on Thur --- 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 : 6:30PM - 9:30PM CDT on Thur ---   Sargent, Wyeth and Zorn have shown watercolor to be an ideal medium for figure painting. Students gain experience working directly from a live model for both short and more extended poses. Learning to "see" in masses, utilizing a limited palette and the fundamental techniques of […]

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, […]

Time : 10:00AM - 1:00PM CDT on Sat --- Unlock your creativity and master the art of watercolor sketching – where transparency meets bold expression. In this course, we explore watercolor techniques from medieval manuscripts to striking contemporary pieces. Whether working from your own photographs, found images, or directly from a still life, you'll develop […]

Time : 9:00AM - 12:00PM CDT on Sat --- Working from the model, students are introduced to the surface anatomical landmarks and related proportions of forms that comprise the fundamental underlying structures of the head and face. Capturing the likeness, character, and form rendering methods are explored. Instructor's demos and class critiques supplement this course. […]

Time : 9:00AM - 12:00PM CDT on Sun --- In this class, students can choose between drawing one cast the entire 6 weeks or painting 6 still lives (1 per week). Cast drawing instruction will focus on the principles of proportion and value as well as the mechanics of form, light, and shadow. Students will […]