Art Richmond
Realist Art Classes in Richmond Virginia
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Portrait Drawing & Painting Tuesday, September 20
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Midlothian, Virginia
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Workshop: Summer 2011 - Portrait Painting from the Live Model
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Portrait Painting - Midlothian, Virginia
$10 to share cost of the model
Limited to 8 artists
Reservation required - mary@artrichmond.com
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Portrait Painting from the Model Update
Instructor Matthew Mancini
July 25-29 2011
Richmond, Virginia
Participants in this one-week workshop will explore a classical approach to painting from the live model. Each step will have a specific focus that will help the student simplify shape, form and color to achieve an accurate likeness of the model. All levels of skill will benefit, as this course is primarily process oriented.
Deposit: $200
Online registration coming soon.
Questions? Contact:
mary@artrichmond.com
804-869-0374
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
John Stossel Questions the Value of Non-Objective Art
Do people really know what's art and what's just stuff?
The Christian Science Monitor looks at 8 myths about art, like:
This work generated so much discussion, it must be good!
A lot of people talk about Lindsay Lohan, but this doesn't lead people to conclude that she is an excellent actress. The same rationale needs to be applied to art.
Anyone could do that.
This sentiment is typically refuted with the argument, "But you didn't."
Read more ...
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Summer 2011 Workshop: Portrait Painting from the Live Model
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Instructed by Matthew Mancini
July 25-29, 2011
Monday-Friday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Richmond, Virginia
Tuition: $600
We are pleased to announce our fifth Academy of Realist Art workshop in Richmond, Virginia. This five-day workshop focuses on the fundamentals behind successful portrait painting from the live model. Details and registration coming soon!
Friday, November 5, 2010
Hiking 600 Miles Through Spain
Art Historian Lee Sandstead
November 17, 2010
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
FREE
Register HERE
Art Historian and former Travel Channel Host Lee Sandstead hiked 600 miles along the Camino de Santiago through Spain during the summer of 2010, and as he says: "I've traveled the world in almost every imaginable way, but this trip--by far--was the greatest of my life."
Using his own photography, Lee will take attendees through this amazing adventure, highlighting the history of the Camino and the gear he used.Join Lee for an unforgettable picture presentation that will include tons of great tips on preparing for any length hike yourself! There will be refreshments and sweepstakes giveaways!