Spring 2012
The Portrait Sketch:
Alla Prima Painting from the Live Model

Instructor Matthew Mancini

May 14-18, 2012
Monday-Friday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Richmond, Virginia
Tuition: $600

In this week long introduction to the portrait sketch in oil paints, you will be shown alla prima painting techniques for quickly gaining an accurate likeness, a fullness of form, and color harmony. The versatility of the step by step techniques explored during the week are easily applied to either the painterly or more refined aesthetic and will further advance your repetoire of skill within more formal arrangements of portrait painting . A suitable course for anyone wishing to build upon their knowledge and improve their abilities.

Deposit: $200
Reserve a seat early - space is limited!

To mail deposit, make check payable to:
Art Richmond
c/o The Business Press
2112 Spencer Road
Richmond, Virginia 23230

Questions? Contact:
mary@artrichmond.com
804-869-0374

Portrait Drawing & Painting Tuesday, September 20

Join us to draw or paint from the live portrait model. Easels and taborets are provided. Space is limited - please contact mary@artrichmond.com to reserve your spot.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Midlothian, Virginia

Workshop: Summer 2011 - Portrait Painting from the Live Model

Matthew Mancini will return to Richmond July 25-29, 2011, for a five-day oil painting workshop. For more information or to register, go to www.artrichmond.com. Questions? Contact mary@artrichmond.com.

Portrait Painting - Midlothian, Virginia

9:30am - 12:30am
$10 to share cost of the model
Limited to 8 artists
Reservation required - mary@artrichmond.com

Portrait Painting from the Model Update

Summer 2011 Oil Painting Workshop
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

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You Call That 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."

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Summer 2011 Workshop: Portrait Painting from the Live Model

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!