Art

Learn how to increase the volume of acrylic paint by adding gel medium and explore working in a thick 'Van Gogh-like' style.  Several impasto/texture techniques will be covered including how to use palette knives and how to make your own tools.  The workshop is great for both the beginning and more experienced artist who wants to learn more about working with thick acrylic gel medium.

The pen really is mightier than the sword! Using the fundamental strokes of Blackletter as a starting point, the class will take a brief calligraphic journey through the history of letter forms. Students will learn how the broad-nib pen creates the thicks and thins of basic calligraphic letter forms. Black letter is a modular hand that is easily learned and mastered with time. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the foundational calligraphic hands (scripts) as time allows. Moki will also bring examples of her work, and a selection of her own pens, quills and other writing implements for students to view. Everyone will take home worksheets, informative handouts, and copies of charts from which to do some home practice.

Feeling something isn't working in a current colored pencil drawing? Wishing you had a group of fellow artists to be inspired by and learn from? These sessions are for you! All drawings/sketches that are brought in will be analyzed and then suggestions will be offered on how to improve each one.  Composition, shading, contrast and color theory are just a few of the building blocks that will be considered.

Feeling something isn't working in a current drawing? Wishing you had a group of fellow artists to be inspired by and learn from? These sessions are for you! All drawings/sketches that are brought in will be analyzed and then suggestions will be offered on how to improve each one.  Composition, shading and contrast are just a few of the building blocks that will be considered.

For experienced or beginner artists, this course will cover painting techniques, color mixing, composition and painting styles as well as varied painting subjects - still life, landscape, portrait and figures.  The art studio atmosphere is coupled with art direction and guidance and freedom to experience new things.  Canvas fee is $3, payable in class.

For experienced or beginner artists, this course will cover painting basics, mixing, color palettes and composition.  Varied choice of subjects as well as nonrepresentational work will be encouraged.  This class is typically smaller so offers greater opportunity for personal one-on-one guidance.  Canvas fee is $3, payable in class.

Perfect for beginners or for those needing a refresher in characteristics of atmospheric perspective and one- and two-point linear perspective.  We will begin with basic forms and then move on to the application of all three forms of perspective to lanscape and still life.

For the advanced watercolor artist who already possesses a solid knowledge of watercolor techniques, and just wants to paint!  Students usually provide their own reference material and inspiration for their paintings and work at their own pace.  Tina is there to offer guidance and insight.  There is always an opportunity to share and critique between students and teacher.

If it's been a while since you painted, or you wish to become acquainted with watercolor again, this is the class for you!  It's relaxed...and fun...to re-learn the basics of this beautiful transparent medium in this comfortable evening class.

This eight-week class is designed for students who want to learn the art of watercolor painting.  Basic art concepts pertaining to watercolor will be covered and demonstrated... composition, color, value, transparency, along with techniques and textures.  Tina will help you develop your style and your artist's eye.

Take your painting to the next level by learning more techniques and textures in this eight-week Intermediate class.  Expect to be challenged by Tina to experiment with a new technique or idea given in a short demonstration.  Independent painting time will always be offered with guidance and critiques.