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Oil Painting  Workshop 

MONTHLY WORKSHOPS

Sat, Jul 15th 1:00-4:00pm

Sat, Aug 12th 1:00-4:00pm

Sat, Sept 16th 1:00-4:00pm

Sat, Nov 11th 1:00-4:00pm

Sat, Dec 9th 1:00-4:00pm

Confidence is taught by proper structure of technique and application of the materials. Through this hand–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 under painting specific for each image and subject within the image. Finished paintings will be 5x7 or 8 x10 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

 

One 3 hour session for $50.00

Painting the Nude Form with Gina
 
Fall 2023
 
4 Week Course

Fri, Oct 27 - Nov 17

10:00AM - 12:00pm

Winter 2024

4 Week Course

Fri. Feb 16 - Mar 8

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Spring 2024

4 Week Course

Fri. Mar 22 - April 12

10:00AM - 12:00PM

This course is designed to guide each student in the study of the human form by promoting the personal freedom of utilizing one’s favorite medium. Those of you who know me and my passion to teach innovating and exciting lessons will enjoy this course as well as the personal and academic fulfillment it provides. Throughout the four-week span of the course, my goal is to assist you in strengthening your anatomical skills and your understanding of how light wraps around the human figure. There will be weekly proportion exercises that will build upon your confidence and comprehension of color mixing and values and tones, allowing you to unlock your full potential as an artist—exercises that will enhance your painting style through the illumination of positive and negative shapes that compose the human form in proper lighting. I will teach you how to draw the figure with proportional and anatomical accuracy as we study each, individual model. From one week to the next I will also introduce you to new, diverse techniques to promote your ability to capture the values and subtle nuances necessary to establish volume and dimension within the human form.

Through this impressionistic course, you will learn the foundational importance of studying black and white values in transitioning to color tones by studying color harmony and color mixing. This class will be a fun, fulfilling, and gradual process to creating beautiful and unique works of art that represent your individuality in creating them. I always encourage careful observation as a technique to advance your understandings of the dimensions of the human form and figure. You can expect to complete one painting a week, rotating your position in the classroom throughout the four weeks in order to capture various perspectives of the model. All artistic levels and skillsets are welcomed into this course as I intend to meet each artist at their level of experience. I will send a basic supply list after registration as materials are not included in this class, but I do encourage you to bring your favorite supplies as this course welcomes all mediums including pastels, oils, and acrylics. The smallest size canvas I would recommend is 16”x20”.

A model fee will be collected on the first day of class for all four sessions so please ensure that you bring cash.

Materials list:

I will be instructing in oils so all the supplies you need when you paint out of your studio please bring with you here.

8  hour course fee

$140 Guild Member $160 Non Guild Member

Oil Painting Techniques 
Fall 2023

 

Sections Available

Wed, Sep 6-27

2:00 PM-4:30 PM

Program Code:Z5534A

Wed, Oct 25 - Nov 15 

2:00 PM 4:30 PM

Program Code:Z5634A

Wed, Nov 29 - Dec 20

2:00 PM-4:30 PM

Program Code:Z5734A

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. 

 

Four Sessions $82.00 per person

Thompson Pk Creative Arts Center

Pastel Impressionism
Fall 2023

Sections Available

Mon, Sept 11- Oct 2 

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Program Code:Z4934A

Mon, Oct 23 - Nov 13 

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Program Code:Z5034A

Mon, Nov 27 - Dec 18

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Program Code:Z5134A

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. 

Four Sessions $82.00 per person

Thompson Park Creative Arts Center

ChiaroScuro Drawing Techniques
Fall 2023

 

Sections Available

Mon, Sept 11 - Oct 2

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Program Code: Z4634A 

Mon, Oct 23 - Nov 13

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Program Code: Z4734A

Mon, Nov 27 - Dec 18

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Program Code: Z4834A

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.

Four Sessions $82.00 per person

Thompson Park Creative Arts Center