OIL PAINTING WORKSHOPS
Scott Tallman Powers (bio)
(773) 255-1781
scottpowersfineart@yahoo.com
www.scottpowersfineart.com

Portrait Painting in Oil

November 3 - 6, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday - Thursday
Tuition: $395 with a shared model fee

During this challenging 4-day workshop, we will focus on basics through the advanced elements of constructing the human head. We will break down the head into its abstract planes and learn how to mass in quickly and accurately, establishing the temperature and effects of light immediately. And overall – we’ll focus on capturing the “spirit” of your subject. Heavy emphasis will be placed on Composition, Drawing, Color Harmonies, Lighting –as well as capturing emotional content. The workshop will also touch on the business side of portraiture: Working with clients, establishing relationships, getting paid, etc.

Painting Flowers in Oil with Diane Rath
Diane Rath (bio)
847-710-6701
dianekrath@yahoo.com
www.dianerath.com

November 10-12, Monday - Wednesday
9 am to 4 pm

Tuition: $325.00

For centuries, the flower has captured the imagination of artists. From the subtleties of Fantin La Tour to the French Impressionists, flowers are the true essence of Beauty. Achieve great strides in your own personal interpretation of flowers in our workshop. Sharing her insights with you, Diane will instruct using a limited color palette to quickly achieve an overall luminous harmony. You will concentrate on Brushwork, Value, Temperature and Edges. The points we will cover:
•The Abstract Design Behind Every Painting

•Meaningful Brushstrokes
    Better paint quality
    Express visual magic
    Maintain the freshness

•Limited Color Palette
    Creates harmony and clarity
    Allows you exciting neutrals
    More control with values and temperature changes

•Thinking in a Painterly Way

Figure Drawing in Charcoal
Henry Yan (bio)
www.henryyanart.com

January 10 - 14, 2009, Saturday - Wednesday
9 am - 4 pm

Tuition: $595

This workshop will feature both short and long pose charcoal drawings from life models. Line, shape and massing will be introduced and practiced in class. Students will also be encouraged to find their own way of seeking beauty from each pose, and interpret what they find with their personal artistic approach instead of just copying.

The workshop will include different charcoal techniques, demonstrations and individual critiques.