Intermediate Drawing

Are you in love with drawing and want to see your drawing move to another level. This class can help elevate your work through a strengthening of your foundation skills and an expansion of your creative abilities.  In addition to dealing with proportion and scale issues, we will zone in on composition and concepts. Developing…

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Drawing II: Portraits

This class is for students that have taken “Drawing I” with Jamie (or have some drawing experience). This is an extension of skills taught in the first class. Students will work on value range and a realistic portrait using the techniques popularized by acclaimed art teacher and author Betty Edwards. 

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Perspective for Artists

Students will learn the basics of Linear Perspective and Atmospheric Perspective, which includes the way color, and focus, help to create a sense of perspective. Students will see demos and have an opportunity to practice the demonstrated skills.  Barry will work with each student individually and meet them at their current skill level.  This class pairs…

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Drawing II: Figures

This class is for students that have taken “Drawing II: Portraits” (or have some drawing experience and have worked on value range). This is the third class in a progression of classes.  Students will continue to work on value range and a realistic figure drawing using the techniques popularized by acclaimed art teacher and author…

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Expressive Arts Workshop

Break Free of Convention to Draw or Paint Your Way! This workshop is designed to support artists in developing a personal style, conveying messages, telling a story. While the studio is open to artists of all experience levels it is recommended to have a grasp of foundational drawing skills and painting techniques. Any previous experience…

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Life Drawing Workshop

For the serious artist and student.  The workshop uses a life model to demonstrate the proportions, structure, dynamics and expressive potential of the human figure.  We will address the basics of drawing the head and torso in nude and draped poses. The class includes lecture and demo, several one-minute gesture drawings and ten to twenty…

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Introduction to Pastels

Dry Pastels are remarkably versatile – perfect for creating gorgeous, fine works of art. Get hands-on instruction and answers to your questions about this under-appreciated medium. In this class, students will be introduced to different papers, brands, and techniques for successfully using dry pastels. We will create colorful artworks based on a beach scene selected…

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