NMAL & TSA

Two upcoming online classes:

Teaching Studios of Art
The Poster: Study of the Global Light Effect

Saturday & Sunday, June 11 & 12
12pm - 2pm, 3pm - 6pm EST

This workshop will be recorded

In this two day online weekend painting workshop, we will explore the Poster Study (the global light effect). This foundational effect is what we see when we look at a painting from across the room: the big picture that all details are governed by. The course will begin with a demo on light theory for artists and progress into a series of perceptual studies after masterworks. These studies will help us question, understand and begin to represent the light effect on the subject abstractly via value, hue and chroma. As a byproduct of this study, we will gain a better strategic understanding of color mixing and composition. Each meeting will consist of demonstrations and constructive feedback for students.

New Mexico Art League
The Portrait Deconstructed

Thursdays June 6 - July 14
1pm - 4pm MDT

This class will not be recorded

In this online drawing workshop, students will create one long term drawing and several quick studies over the course of sixweeks.  The main project will be the deconstruction and deep analysis of a master portrait (TBD).  Students will begin the process with an exploration of the big picture in terms of structure and light, and will then subdivide their focus on the specific study of the features.  Supplemental studies from week to week, along with adequate time to recreate a master work will help to deepen understanding and enrich the overall drawing experience.  Both Perceptual and conceptual drawing strategies will be discussed and employed  during weekly instructor demos and student feedback to help reinforce the process.  Ultimately, the lessons from this class will translate directly to the practice of drawing from life.  Though some material techniques will be covered, the goal of this class is for us to focus on ideas that will help us grasp the visual experience as it applies to nature and the human form. 

Figure Painting Online with the Teaching Studios of Art

I’ll be teaching an online figure painting workshop with the Teaching Studios of Art in December.

Online Workshop held over two Sundays
DECEMBER 5TH & DECEMBER 12TH
12 PM - 2 PM; 3 PM - 6PM EST

A workshop designed for artists of all levels of experience

In this online Figure Painting workshop, participants will study after specific masterworks in order to gain a better grasp of light and form as it pertains to a strategically organized painting practice. Conceptual and technical demonstrations will provide insight, and artists will receive direct feedback on their work. The goal of the workshop is to help artists cultivate a skill set that will make for a more mindful, efficient, and enjoyable painting process.

Five essential concepts will be taught:

1. Gesture and rhythm of the pose
2. Basic proportions and geometry of the figure
3. Blocking-in using anatomy and a specific understanding of light and shadow
4. Modeling form
5. Finishing and refining touches

The sessions and bonus material will be recorded and made available for viewing for up to a month after the event.

$250 - click link for more information & registration

2021 - 2022 Teaching Calendar

As an attempt to get myself a little more organized and make my upcoming classes a little easier for students to find, I’ve added a calendar page: Click here to see my 2021-2022 teaching schedule.

Check back to find out about new classes - hopefully, I’ll be adding more soon.

Online with the Teaching Studios of Art

Over the past several months I’ve been fortunate to have a great online teaching gig with the Teaching Studios of Art. Classes will continue - visit https://www.teachingstudios.com for more info. There are a number of great courses and talented teachers offering classes there (in person, if you’re on Long Island…or online if you’re not). As of now, I’m offering Figure Drawing, Figure Painting & Alla Prima Techniques - each is a six session class meeting once/week. So far, it’s been a lot of fun. I find these online classes to be a great opportunity for us to study the masters. Everything we cover in class can be used when back in the life room.