Painting

Continue your exploration of a variety of subject matter through drawing and painting. Learn to make your compositions come alive as you develop your skills in rendering the figure through both short and extended poses. Try a variety of drawing and painting mediums while you build confidence in your ability to work from life. Studio fee covers the cost of a model, but students should plan to bring their own drawing and painting supplies.

In this course, students will work independently as they are guided through investigating the general language of abstract painting. Exploring direct contact with acrylic paint on canvas through different techniques and processes, the instructor will guide the student to develop their work in a different manner from a formal approach to understand effective use of color, texture, value, space, and non-representational modes of composition.

Learn more advanced techniques in oil painting and work to build upon the skills you already have. The instructor will demonstrate techniques in class and discuss the materials and tools of oil painting. It is recommended that students enrolling have some prior experience with oil painting or have taken Principles of Oil Painting at The Arts Center. Students will need to provide some of their own supplies, but some basics will be provided. No class 7/2.

This is a structured oil painting course for the beginning or returning student emphasizing individual instruction and guidance appropriate with each students’ skill level. Discussions regarding materials and tools of oil painting will be combined with technique demonstrations for working with oil on canvas. Topics will include color mixing, composition, light, and rendering techniques. No experience is necessary. No class 7/4.

In this special master class with Robert Moylan, students will focus on how to simplify the subject to its basic forms, perspective and color mixing. Techniques will be demonstrated with gouache paint but watercolor is also welcome. There will be demos and hands on painting. Rain date on Sunday. Class will meet in Schaghticoke. Exact location will be provided before the class begins. Maps will be provided for future classes. Students should bring their painting supplies (brushes, paint and paper), a board to support the paper, sketch paper, pencils & water. A small folding easel is recommended. Students should also plan to bring water, a hat, bug spray, and other outdoor necessities. This class is recommended for students with some painting experience, but beginners are welcome.

Students will discover their own approach to painting with transparent watercolors. Learn how to use the materials, practice different techniques and apply color theory while creating vibrant watercolor paintings of various subject matter. Some drawing and painting experience is helpful for this class.

In this course, students will focus on creating accurate and compelling portraits using a variety of wet media. Working from live models and photo reference materials, students will learn about the head and facial structural proportions that we share, as well as pinpointing that which makes us unique. Students will learn proper facial feature placement through measuring techniques to create a likeness of the model. This class will also look to classic and modern portrait artists for inspiration. All levels welcome. Note: Studio fee covers the cost of a model, but students should plan to bring their own painting supplies, in the medium of their choice.

Continue your exploration of a variety of subject matter through drawing and painting. Learn to make your compositions come alive as you develop your skills in rendering the figure through both short and extended poses. Try a variety of drawing and painting mediums while you build confidence in your ability to work from life. Studio fee covers the cost of a model, but students should plan to bring their own drawing and painting supplies.

We are pleased to offer this one-time class which will be held in collaboration with the Spring Street Gallery at their location: 110 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs, NY. Painting intuitively connects us to our source of creativity, often bringing about transformative changes. Come have fun with brushes of flowing tempera color on large sheets of white paper, discovering your own unique imagery. By focusing on the painting process, without observing a subject or even having anything in mind, we can explore color, form, and gesture, guided by an inner sense of direction, free from expectations. Guided visualization summons a body-centered, nonverbal approach. Marks suggest shapes, and images begin to emerge. A nurturing environment supports taking risks, opening to possibilities, and staying present through creative blocks. Coming together in a circle offers opportunities for sharing, non-judgementally, and for learning ways to continue painting at home.