Art

Utilizing acrylic paint, the color wheel will be reviewed and comparisons will be made between using yellow, blue and red versus using yellow, cyan and magenta as primary colors.  Explorations will continue with analogous, complementary, split-complementary colors and layering with acrylic gel medium to re-create a previously completed art work.  Students may work in media other than acrylics.

Brush Pen Lettering is a more contemporary and popular form of writing, often referred to as Modern Calligraphy.  Perfect for beginners, brush pen lettering is much less rigid in form, allowing the writer's personal style to come through.

In this course, students will learn about different brush pen types, the stylized alphabet, and how to vary the strokes and pressure to create movement as we explore the wide spectrum of writing - from casual scripts through decorative freestyle forms to bold expression.

Make a statement! Be daring! Be free! As Pablo Picasso said, 'Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.'

This studio time affords an opportunity to work with like-minded artists.

'Calligraphy is the Art of WRITING Letters.  Lettering is the Art of DRAWING letters.  Typography is the Art of USING letters.'

With the above in mind, this course brings Lettering to life both with and as Illustration.  Touching on the basics of typography first, we will explore three different types of layout: 1- illustrations alongside typography, 2- letters taking on shapes of objects, and 3- applying motifs throughout the letterforms.  The final design will then be colored, shaded, outlined and shadowed.  The goal is to create unique one-of-a-kind letters and/or letter-connections that will become a single cohesive work of art.  Class will meet July 31, August 14, 21, 28, September 4.

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. Class will not meet July 3.

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.  No class June 27 or July 4.

Take your painting to the next level by learning more techniques and textures in this six-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.  No class June 28 or July 5.

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 medium in this comfortable evening class.

Class will not meet June 27 or July 4.