Unlock the secrets of direct painting in this immersive course. Learn to master draftsmanship, values, and color as you work with live models. With constant demonstrations and critiques, you'll develop your skills and create stunning compositions.
Such a great class. Not only was the instructor very attentive and helpful, the whole class was very welcoming. So much fun and would 100% recommend for yourself or as a gift to a fellow art-lover. Enjoy!
Working from the live model, students will learn to work in a direct alla-prima approach where they will aim for good draftsmanship, values and color. This is a fundamental skill in painting, and learning to mix colors in the right value and placing them correctly in the composition takes much practice.
There will be constant demonstrations as well as critiques.
We provide equipment (easels, chairs, boards, stools) but students are responsible for their personal supplies.
Materials you will need to bring to class:
Students of all levels are welcome to join.
Please note: Classes will be limited to 10 students/class. All students must wear masks, use hand sanitizer upon arrival, maintain proper social distancing and observe all protocols as specified by NY State guidelines.
Students found the classes at Painting from Life: Alla Prima to be a highly positive experience, with useful, hands-on instruction from attentive and patient professors. Even those who were returning to painting after a long time felt individually supported and guided through the basics and more complex techniques, such as color theory and layering techniques. The class was welcoming, with an excellent learning environment and enjoyable atmosphere. The instruction was highly personalised, with the instructor offering useful feedback every 15-20 minutes. Overall students learned valuable skills in the art of live painting and were appreciative of the opportunity to grow and enhance their painting capabilities and would not hesitate to retake the class. Quotes: 1. "I was a little rusty...the teacher sat with me throughout the beginning and walked me through color theory, mixing instructions, and even layering techniques." 2. "It was my first time painting in a while and he sat with me to walk me through even the basics of mixing colors and painting to scale. It was a great class!" 3. "The instructor gave very usable feedback and came around every 15-20 minutes or so. The other members of the class were friendly, and overall, it was a great environment to work in."
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Chelsea Classical Studio
Chelsea, Manhattan
526 W 26th St Ste 415
Btwn 10th & 11th Avenues
New York, New York 10001 Chelsea, Manhattan
526 W 26th St Ste 415
Btwn 10th & 11th Avenues
New York, New York 10001
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