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Portrait & Figure Drawing / Painting 101 Level II

  • Beginner
  • 18 and older
  • $199
  • 145 W 96th St, New York, NY
  • over 5 sessions

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  • $199
  • The Art Studio NY - Main Location @ 145 W 96th St Ste #1B, New York, NY 10025
  • over 5 sessions
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What you'll learn in this figure drawing class:

In this new passion-infused drawing and painting class created based on our student requests, learn about the specific artistic techniques of drawing and acrylic painting with the beautiful human figure as your muse. Relax, feel inspired, receive expert art instruction, and enjoy the freedom to truly express yourself! Learn the foundational techniques of portrait and figure drawing and painting, such as line drawing, dimension, shading, color mixing, composition, proportions, glazing, brushwork, paint application, texture, personal style and more.

Drawing and painting are both sumptuous, exciting, and the most popular mediums used by artists throughout the world. Work from both the live figure model as well as additional figurative and portraiture inspirations and subject matter.

As you receive the nurturing one-on-one guided instruction that The Art Studio NY is famous for, we will make sure to teach you according to your personal needs and goals with an abundance of personal attention. Create multiple pieces of artwork that you will be proud to hang in your home! All levels welcome, perfect for total beginners and those that are eager to reconnect with the art of figure drawing and painting. <

Q&A

Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one? 
A: 
Unfortunately, we do not offer any makeups for classes missed. However, if you want to get the most from the course and the absence, you can tell the instructor when you will be absent ahead of time and the instructor can provide some guidance on exercises to practice while away.

Q: Is the room air conditioned? 
A: Yes, rooms are air conditioned when appropriate.

Q: Can I bring a friend to accompany me and watch?
A: No, unfortunately the class has limited space and all seats must be paid for.

Q: What is the dress code for this class? 
A: There is no dress code for this class, but keep in mind this is an art studio with wet paintings on the wall, so do not wear anything super nice or something that you don't want to risk getting ruined. cost of the class? 

Q: Are materials provided and included in the cost of the class?
A: No. Materials are not included, you may purchase supplies from our gift shop:

For your first class, please bring:
  • Drawing Pad, 11” x 17, 16” x 20” or 18” x 24”
  • Vine Charcoal • Drawing pencils, 2B and 4B
  • Kneaded gum eraser
The following Painting Supplies are optional - you may choose to purchase them once the class begins.

Acrylic Paints:
You may buy a prepackaged paint set or individual colors. Please try to buy these specific colors, or a variation of each color listed (i.e. Cadmium Red Light-you may buy any type of Red tone, whether listed "light", "medium", "hue", "cadmium" or simply just "red".)
  • Mars Black
  • Titanium White
  • Cadmium yellow • Orange
  • Cadmium Red
  • Ultramarine Blue
  • Alizarin Crimson
  • Burnt Sienna
  • Pthalo Green
Prefered brands include Utrecht Artist Student Acrylic Paint, Pearl Paint Brand, Windsor Newton, Liquitex, Golden & Dick Blick Brand. Please stay away from Joe's brand!

Additional Supplies:
  • Palette Paper (any size) or Wax Paper (from grocery store, very inexpensive)
  • Liquitex Acrylic Gloss Medium & Varnish
  • 1 Palette Knife-for mixing paint, medium size triangle shape in metal
  • 4+ Paint Brushes-pre-set packages of various thicknesses, for example: Flat #1/Flat #12/Filbert #1/Round #4/Bristle Brush sets-mix of flats and rounds. Please purchase at least four brushes, sizes/brand of your choice.
  • 1 Stretched Canvases-12” x 16”, 16" x 20" or larger
  • Additional Canvases will be purchased throughout the session
  • You may purchase a smock in our gift shop, but please wear paint-friendly clothing!
Q: Do you sell class materials on site? 
A: 
Yes, canvases can be purchased at the following prices: 11 x 14 for $8 and 16 x 20 for $10.

Refund Policy

Class tuition is neither non-refundable nor transferable. No refunds will be issued after registration and payment. In case of a Medically Certified illness, a credit will be issued after receipt of your physician’s documentation. The value of the credit will be for the balance of the remaining class sessions with an additional deduction of a $95 registration fee. Credit may be used up to 12 months.

If after your first class you are dissatisfied with the quality of your course, a written note must be submitted within 1 business day after your first class. After receiving your note, refund of class tuition will be reviewed by our staff. If a refund is granted, processing of refunds requires 8-10 weeks. A 5% nonrefundable processing fee will be applied.

Course Cancellations

Although course cancellation is quite rare, The school reserves the right to cancel classes or change instructor assignments and makes every effort to notify students in advance. If enrollment goals are not met, a course may be canceled up to 1 business day before the first scheduled class. In the event of cancellation, a refund or credit is granted. On occasion, a course start-date will be pushed back if enrollment goals are not met. In this instance, you will receive a credit for the price of the class that did not take place.

Please note that there will be NO exceptions to this under any circumstances.

Make-up Policy

Unfortunately, The school does not offer any makeups for classes missed. However, if the student wants to get the most from the course and the absence, they can tell the instructor when they will be absent and the instructor can provide some guidance on exercises to practice while away.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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