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August,
2008
It's
that time again Fall
is here, and classes are starting soon
Theory
of Light and Form
Instructor:
Tom Ouellette
Tom Ouellette teaches how to draw and paint in
oil in a naturalistic manner following a classical structured
program. Students learn the Four Stages of completing
a painting: charcoal drawing, frottis or open grisaille,
ébauche, and finis. Materials and techniques used by
the old masters are introduced, including stretching
and priming canvas, transferring drawings, and mastery
of the brush. Students work independently on art exercises
specifically designed to target particular skills, progressing
from basic to complex principles. Beginning with simple
objects in monochrome, students learn to see the values
between light and dark. Then working from sculpted antiques,
or casts, their eye is trained to see the values of
complex forms. Students learn color and design as they
compose and paint their own still lifes. Finally, they
complete a self portrait. The methodical discipline
of this step-by-step structure gives students the control
that inspires confidence. Each student learns at a pace
that he or she finds comfortable depending on level
of skill and experience. Individual interests and needs
are addressed. These classes are suitable both for beginners
and experienced artists who wish to improve their skills.
16 weeks
Thursdays from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
$725
Thursdays from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
$725
Start Thursday September 25
Figure
and Portrait Painting
Instructor:
Tom Ouellette
Painting the live figure is the traditional path every
artist takes to become an accomplished painter. This
is the pinnacle of one's craft and to many the most
rewarding art experience. Tom's studio is carefully
set up to provide optimum lighting conditions for painting
from the model. A controlled palette for flesh is taught
along with the four stages of painting. The advantage
of this system, particularly for new students, is that
the structure of this program keeps them on track. Students
know where they are and how to proceed and can 'go back'
a step or two without starting over. Their focus is
guided and this gives more accurate and faster results.
The model will take the same pose for ten to twelve
3-hr classes. 16 weeks
Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30
$965
Starts Tuesday September 23
Figure
Drawing
Instructor:
Barbara Morse
Barbara Morse teaches figure drawing from life using
the 'Reilly System' of drawing. Her weekly lectures
illustrate the forms and planes of the body and how
to draw the figure conceptually. Individual critiques
will show how to use these principles while drawing
from the model. Students will learn that every drawing
starts with a first dominate line. As in the academic
tradition, having a step-by-step process makes things
knowable, easier, faster . . . and fun! This class is
for those who are beginning to draw the figure as well
as advanced artists who want to draw with greater speed
and accuracy. 15 weeks
Monday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30
$600
Starts Monday September 22
Important
Information
Please
send payment check made out to Tom Ouellette to 450
Harrison Ave, Suite 208, Boston, MA 02118
Tom Ouellette teaches how to draw and paint in
oil in a naturalistic manner following a classical structured
program. Students learn the Four Stages of completing
a painting: charcoal drawing, frottis or open grisaille,
ébauche, and finis. Materials and techniques used by
the old masters are introduced, including stretching
and priming canvas, transferring drawings, and mastery
of the brush. Students work independently on art exercises
specifically designed to target particular skills, progressing
from basic to complex principles. Beginning with simple
objects in monochrome, students learn to see the values
between light and dark. Then working from sculpted antiques,
or casts, their eye is trained to see the values of
complex forms. Students learn color and design as they
compose and paint their own still lifes. Finally, they
complete a self portrait. The methodical discipline
of this step-by-step structure gives students the control
that inspires confidence. Each student learns at a pace
that he or she finds comfortable depending on level
of skill and experience. Individual interests and needs
are addressed. These classes are suitable both for beginners
and experienced artists who wish to improve their skills.
16 weeks
Painting the live figure is the traditional path every
artist takes to become an accomplished painter. This
is the pinnacle of one's craft and to many the most
rewarding art experience. Tom's studio is carefully
set up to provide optimum lighting conditions for painting
from the model. A controlled palette for flesh is taught
along with the four stages of painting. The advantage
of this system, particularly for new students, is that
the structure of this program keeps them on track. Students
know where they are and how to proceed and can 'go back'
a step or two without starting over. Their focus is
guided and this gives more accurate and faster results.
The model will take the same pose for ten to twelve
3-hr classes. 16 weeks
Barbara Morse teaches figure drawing from life using
the 'Reilly System' of drawing. Her weekly lectures
illustrate the forms and planes of the body and how
to draw the figure conceptually. Individual critiques
will show how to use these principles while drawing
from the model. Students will learn that every drawing
starts with a first dominate line. As in the academic
tradition, having a step-by-step process makes things
knowable, easier, faster . . . and fun! This class is
for those who are beginning to draw the figure as well
as advanced artists who want to draw with greater speed
and accuracy. 15 weeks