Life Drawing

Thursday Evenings beginning May 13
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Come and draw or paint from the live model. Easels and taborets are provided.

Cost is $14. The group is limited to 8 artists.

Please reserve a space in advance by contacting Mary Barbour at 804-869-0374 or email mary@artrichmond.com

Learning to See: Foundations in Realist Drawing & Painting for Young Adults

Three 5-day Sessions
June 21-25, 2010
July 19-July 23, 2010
August 9-13, 2010

Morning session: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuition: $155 (15 hours)

All day session: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Tuition: $295 (30 hours)

Classes are open to ages 13-17. Students of all artistic backgrounds are welcome.

Art Richmond's young adult classes emphasize the development of observational and rendering skills. Fundamentals of representing form with line and value, basics of perspective, and principles of light and shadow will be introduced as the student progresses.

Projects include: rendering basic shapes in graphite and charcoal, plaster cast drawings, self portraits and still life.

Course material is varied between sessions. Sessions may be repeated. Returning students will be offered more challenging exercises, building on previously mastered concepts.

For registration information, contact Mary Barbour at 804-869-0374 or email mary@artrichmond.com

Spring 2010 Oil Painting Workshop: Portrait Painting from a Photo

Instructed by
Matthew Mancini
Academy of Realist Art

April 26-30, 2010

10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Richmond, Virginia
Tuition: $600

We are pleased to announce the scheduling of our third Academy of Realist Art workshop in Richmond, Virginia. The October workshop, "In the Studio of Sargent", was a tremendous success, and popular instructor Matthew Mancini will be returning this spring.

This new five-day workshop focuses on creating a painted portrait using a photo reference (subject to instructor approval). Participants learn the key principles of what information to keep and what to omit, as well as concepts of form, value, shape, and finishing processes. Students of all levels are welcome, however, beginners will use a limited palette while more advanced students will use a broader palette. A handout will be provided prior to the start of the workshop to outline photo requirements.

If you are travelling from out of town click here for information on travel and lodging.

Registration is closed.

Questions? Contact:
mlbarbour@gmail.com
804-869-0374

Learn more about the Academy of Realist Art and find other ARA workshops: www.AcademyofRealistart.com

Sargent Workshop Almost Full

There are only two seats left for the October 26-30 workshop "In the Studio of Sargent". If you are interested in attending, please register today at: www.artrichmond.com

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts to Acquire Early Bouguereau

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Fall Richmond Oil Painting Workshop:In the Studio of Sargent

Instructed by:
Matthew Mancini
Academy of Realist Art

October 26-30, 2009
Richmond, Virginia
Tuition: $600

This workshop will explore the direct painting techniques of this 19th century painter. While copying a chosen portrait of his, the student will learn a systematic approach to painting the portrait in his manner, exploring brush techniques, paint application and a flesh tone palette made simple. The workshop is great for the Sargent enthusiast, and for those who wish to pursue portrait painting in a direct and efficient manner.

This new workshop is designed to give artists an opportunity to delve into paint and brush handling for achieving a representational, realistic portrait in a more immediate way. It will also help participants develop a good "vocabulary" for sketching from life. Painters who already use alla prima methods in genres such as landscape, but who now wish to explore the possibilities with portraiture will also benefit from this workshop.

Contact Mary Barbour, mlbarbour@gmail.com, 804-869-0374
www.ArtRichmond.com
www.AcademyofRealistart.com

ARA Workshops 2009

June 1 - 5: In the Studios of Sargent , Toronto

July 6 - 10: Summer Art Workshop for Kids, Toronto

July 13 - 24: Old Master's - Copywork in Oil, Toronto

August 3 -14: Classic Techniques - The Still Life in Oil, Toronto

August 24-28: Landscape Workshop, Toronto

Read more about the Academy of Realist Art Toronto, Academy of Realist Art Boston, or see a full listing of ARA Workshops.