Oil Painting Techniques
Spring 2023
Wed, Mar 8-Apr 5
2:00 PM-4:30 PM
Program Code:ZBH32A
Wed, Apr 12-May 10
2:00 PM 4:30 PM
Program Code:ZBJ32A
Wed, May 24-Jun 14
2:00 PM-4:30 PM
Program Code:ZBK32A
Confidence is taught by proper structure of technique and application of the material.Through this hands–on-course, students will learn diverse painting styles, as well as various master techniques. We will cover concepts such as: working lean to fat, impasto, Alla prima and underpainting specific for each image and subject within the image. Finished paintings will be 5x7 or 8x10 in size with references provided by your instructor in the step by step structured class. All levels are always welcomed. A supply list is provided on your registration receipt. Instructor Gina Torello, Professional Artist, MFA Lightscapes Studio LLC
Six Sessions $120.00 Per Person
Five Sessions $100.00 per person
Four Sessions $80.00 per person
Thompson Pk Creative Arts Center
Pastel Impressionism
Spring 2023
Wed, Mar 8-Apr 5
11:00 AM-1:30 PM
Program Code:ZBD32A
Wed, Apr 12-May 10
11:00 AM 1:30 PM
Program Code:ZBE32A
Wed, May 24-Jun 14
11:00 AM-1:30 PM
Program Code:ZBF32A
Explore the forgiving and simple media of soft pastels. References will be provided varying in subject matter and style. Working together as a class in a step by step manner you discover how a professional artist begins, creates and finishes a work of art. This method of teaching gives you confidence and allows you freedom to develop your own style. Color Theory, application methods and diverse techniques are used to teach you use of texture and dimension in your paintings. All levels are welcome. A supply list is provided on your registration receipt. Instructor Gina Torello, Professional Artist, MFA Lightscapes Studio LLC
Six Sessions $120.00 Per Person
Five Sessions $100.00 per person
Four Sessions $80.00 per person
Thompson Pk Creative Arts Center
ChiaroScuro Drawing Techniques
Spring 2023
Mon, Mar 6-Apr 3
2:00 PM-4:30 PM
Program Code:ZBR32A
Mon, Apr 10-May 8
2:00 PM-4:30 PM
Program Code:ZBS32A
Mon, May 22-Jun 12
2:00 PM-4:30 PM
Program Code:ZBT32A
Learn how to draw with confidence and master your drawing skills in this new advanced drawing course. Chiaroscuro is Italian for light and dark invented during the Renaissance to portray depth through slow gradations of light and shadow. This advanced drawing technique will take you to the next level as an artist. Painters will be able to see the subtle nuances of light in their subject matter after completing this course. If you have taken several drawing courses with me and feel confident in your skills in perspective and proportion, join me. We will focus on one direct light source in our classes this will greatly enhance the 3-dimentional quality in your work. We will be working from life and professional photos. Charcoals both black and white and pencils on toned paper to capture the light and dark. Come enjoy expanding your artistic skills with me, you will be challenged. Your supply list is provided on your registration receipt.
Instructor: Gina Torello, MFA Professional Artist, LightScapes Studio LLC
Six Sessions $120.00 Per Person
Five Sessions $100.00 per person
Four Sessions $80.00 per person
Thompson Pk Creative Arts Center
Mixed Media Drawing Class
Spring 2023
Fri, Mar 10-Apr 7
11:00 AM-1:30 PM
Program Code:ZC032A
Fri, Apr 14-May 12
11:00 AM-1:30 PM
Program Code:ZC132A
Fri, May 26-Jun 16
11:00 AM-1:30 PM
Program Code:ZC232A
This is a new class that all artists will enjoy and find very fulfilling. We will work with both wet and dry drawing materials such as inks, dyes, watercolor and even gouache as underpaintings. Then we will build upon the subject matter with a layering and overlapping techniques to add a new life to the drawing. We will then go back into the initial washes with dry drawing materials to design exciting unique one of a kind art work that is so fun and forgiving at the same time. We will apply microns color pencils and even render with pastel pencils to create a stylized or impressionistic or even a realistic rendition of guided subject matters, such as koi ponds, sunsets, tropical paradises or any image you find intriguing. Come explore and learn how to mix and match many diverse mediums on one paper. Detailed Supply list will be attached to your receipt.
Instructor: Gina Torello, MFA Professional Artist, LightScapes Studio LLC
Six Sessions $120.00 Per Person
Five Sessions $100.00 per person
Four Sessions $80.00 per person
Thompson Pk Creative Arts Center
Studio Time
with Gina
Spring 2023
TUESDAY CLASSES
Tue, Apr 11-May 9
2:00PM-4:30 PM
Program Code: ZC632A
Tue, May 23-Jun 13
2:00PM-4:30 PM
Program Code:ZC732A
FRIDAY CLASSES
Fri, Mar 10-Apr 7
2:00PM-4:30 PM
Program Code: ZC332A
Fri, Apr 14-May 12
2:00PM-4:30 PM
Program Code: ZC432A
Fri, May 26-Jun 16
2:00PM-4:30 PM
Program Code: ZC532A
All levelsThis class is designed as a group art studio class with a professional artist instructing each student individually. Students bring their own supplies in their specific media of preference, all media welcomed. Instruction consists of color mixing through reinforcement of color theory, educating dynamic use of composition and various techniques of application of material in all mediums. Perspective lessons along with personal one on one constructive critiques are welcome. Instructor Gina Torello, Professional Artist MFA, Lightscapes Studio LLC
Six Sessions $120.00 Per Person
Five Sessions $100.00 per person
Four Sessions $80.00 per person
Tuesday class will be held at
Fisherman’s Cove Activity Center
Friday class will be held at
Thompson Pk Creative Arts Center
Plein Air Oil Painting at the Cove
Spring 2023
Thu, April 27-Jun15
1:30 PM-4:30 PM
Program Code:ZBM32A
Instructor Gina Torello has redesigned this PleinAir class down by the Manasquan Inlet. She will demonstrate each session as everyone follows along painting the exact subject matter as she instructs from inception to completion. Each painting will take two weeks start to finish. Lessons will be on the Manasquan beach, jetty, out in the marsh grass, the fishing boats from Point Pleasant marina and all while painting alongside with a master PleinAir artist. This is a one of a kind experience all local artist do not want to pass up. You will be supplied with a New Wave Pochade Easel to use during your exclusive lessons down in this quaint seashore town. This pleasurable and rewarding class will cover compositional structure, color theory, application of materials and most of all the process of capturing the LIGHT in the open air like the Impressionists. Intermediate to experienced oil painting artists are welcomed. Must be physically able to stand for three hours and mobile to move about outside with all your supplies in a backpack. Detailed Supply list will be attached to your receipt.
Seven Sessions $168.00 Per Person
Eight Sessions $184.00 Per person
Fisherman's Cove Act Ctr
Children Summer Camps
Plein Air Intensive Camp
Summer 2023
Mon-Fri Jun 26-30
10:00-4:00pm
This exciting camp allows young artists to paint from life out in the open air. We will set our easels up outside under the trees and paint step by step with expert instruction. Several painting mediums will be used as well as canvases varying in material, size, and texture. Parents please join us at 3:30 PM on the last to enjoy our end of camp art show.
Instructor Gina Torello, Professional Artist MFA, Lightscapes Studio LLC
Five Sessions $285.00 Per Child (entering grades 6-10)
Thompson Pk Creative Arts Center
Drawing Intensive Camp
Summer 2023
Mon-Fri July 10-14
10:00-4:00pm
If your Child enjoys drawing and wants to improve their skills this is the camp for them. Mastering drawing techniques and emphasizing the importance of observation while being taught the proper techniques to become a skilled young artist. Perspective 1 point and 2 point, achieving accuracy with proportions making and using values properly all the while creating dynamic compositions. Various media will include graphite, charcoal, fine markers, Chinese ink, colored pencils and some wet drawing media as well. Always boosting your child’s self esteem as each student moves forward at their own pace. Parents, please join us at 3:30 PM on the last day to enjoy our end of camp art show.
Instructor Gina Torello, Professional Artist MFA, Lightscapes Studio LLC
Five Sessions $285.00 Per Child (entering grades 6-10)
Thompson Pk Creative Arts Center
Painting Intensive Camp
Summer 2023
Mon-Fri July 18-22
10:00-4:00pm
This Advanced exploration painting camp is for Children that Love to PAINT. Working like real artists using standing easels being instructed on how to begin a painting and finish it step by step. Your child will paint from life in classroom using still lives and outdoors in the fresh air under the trees making a plein air painting on our beautiful grounds at Thompson Park. Campers will learn how to use acrylics, watercolor, tempera and mixed media painting. They will understand and create art in the following techniques: Realism, Impressionism, Expressionism, Fauvism and Abstraction all while exploring their individual creative style. Parents, please join us at 3:30 PM on the last day to enjoy our end of camp art show.
Instructor Gina Torello, Professional Artist MFA, Lightscapes Studio LLC
Five Sessions $285.00 Per Child (entering grades 6-10)
Thompson Pk Creative Arts Center
WildAnimal Art Intensive Camp
Summer 2023
Mon-Fri July 25-29
10:00-4:00pm
Designed to study the shape, form & proportion of our amazing wild life. Nat Geo Kids offers many exciting references that we will use to break down the anatomical structures of these gorgeous creatures. Several mediums will be explored according to chosen animal subject. I
nstructor: Gina Torello, MFA Professional Artist, LightScapes Studios LLC
Five sessions $285.00 Per Child (entering grades 6-10)
Thompson Pk Creative Arts Center
Sculpture Intensive Camp
Summer 2023
Mon-Fri Aug 8-12
10:00-4:00pm
This is a new advanced fine art camp for the artist who wants to create in 3 dimension. We will study various sculptors to learn the process of taking an idea and turning it into a free standing work of art.
Students will learn how to design, experiment, and create original, 3D art using recycled materials, found objects, clay, wire, plaster and even paper.
This is a fun hands on camp where each student will create rewarding 3D projects.
Instructor: Gina Torello, MFA Professional Artist,LightScapes Studio LLC
Five sessions $285.00 Per Child (entering grades 6-10)
Thompson Pk Creative Arts Center
Mixed Media Art Intensive Camp
Summer 2023
Mon-Fri Aug 15-19
10:00-4:00pm
Designed to study the shape, form & proportion of our amazing wild life. Nat Geo Kids offers many exciting references that we will use to break down the anatomical structures of these gorgeous creatures. Several mediums will be explored according to chosen animal subject. Parents, please join us at 3:30 PM on the last day to enjoy our end of camp art show.
Instructor Gina Torello, Professional Artist MFA, Lightscapes Studio LLC
Five Sessions $285.00 Per Child (entering grades 6-10)
Thompson Pk Creative Arts Center
This is a new advanced fine art camp for the artist who wants to create in 3 dimension. We will study various sculptors to learn the process of taking an idea and turning it into a free standing work of art.
Students will learn how to design, experiment, and create original, 3D art using recycled materials, found objects, clay, wire, plaster and even paper.
This is a fun hands on camp where each student will create rewarding 3D projects.
Instructor: Gina Torello, MFA Professional Artist,LightScapes Studio LLC
Five sessions $285.00 Per Child (entering grades 6-10)
Thompson Pk Creative Arts Center