Professional portrait artist Dorian Vallejo will present his approach to painting in oil alla prima from the live model, in poses of approximately 6 hours each. Relationships between drawing and painting will be discussed, as well as relationships of colour and value. Students will work towards developing a fluid technique that is both accurate to the model and gestural. Dorian will demonstrate his painting technique for the group and assist each person as they paint the portrait from life. Click here for the materials list for this workshop.

This course gives a strong foundation for anyone interested in drawing the human figure in dynamic poses from imagination. These classes are open to anyone who has completed Cast Drawing, Anatomical Drawing, and at least 8 weeks of Life Drawing.

A course focusing on the proportions, expressions, and muscle structure of the human head.

Memory Drawing : 4 weeks

A specialized course which improves the visual memory and perception with memory exercises. Open to students who have completed Cast Drawing.

Current Exhibition:

Galerie Artists: Allana Benham, Richard Delaney, Daniel Hughes, Eric Mannella, Thomas Sarrantonio, and Bruce Steinhoff

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We hope this will serve as a resource for artists and art students interested in figurative drawing and painting. See recent entries on Deane G. Keller, Bernard-Romain Julien, and recent Cast Painting demonstrations by instructors.