Upcoming Workshop: Pastel Portraits with D.K. Richardson

Upcoming Verdaccio Workshop with D.K. Richardson - August 2013

Don't miss the opportunity to learn these classical techniques: Verdaccio Under Painting Workshop and the Glazing the Verdaccio Underpainting with D.K. Richardson, August 3-4, and August 10-11. Please note: it takes 2 workshops to learn the full technique.

Register by calling Jerry’s Artarama in Austin at 512-420-9359.

There is a Holiday Inn Express just one block behind Jerry’s Artarama for those who need to make arrangements: http://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/austin/ausmf/hoteldetail?destination=AUSTIN%2CTX%2CUnited+States&sicreative=21424621274&sicontent=0&sitrackingid=336309069&cm_mmc=Google-PS-HolidayInnExpress-_-G+B-AMER-%5BUSA%5D-West-_-%5BUSA%5D-%28TX%29-Austin-Market-_-holiday+inn+express+austin+tx&siclientid=1962&

Upcoming Portrait Workshop - Brenda Hash

Portrait Workshop - Pastel or Oil

Starting or Finishing that Portrait on Your To-do List

Whidbey Man, Oil on Copper by Brenda Hash, PSA

June 27^th – 29^th, 9:00am – 4:30pm

Taught by award winning artist 

Brenda Hash, PSA

Don't miss this opportunity to study with an artist that has won three awards from the Portrait Society of America.

www.brendahash.com

brenda.hash@gmail.com

 The workshop will be held at the

Gates Fine Art Building

2205 Avenue I, Rosenberg, TX 77471

                                                    

Cost: $225
Description: This is your opportunity to dust off those reference photos you have wanted to use to create that special portrait and actually get started or finish it.  Knowledge in the use of pastel or oil will be assumed. 
This class will focus on the essential skills necessary to paint convincing, colorful portraits in these mediums.  We will spend the first morning understanding classical measurements of the head and body and common mistakes made in their construction.  That afternoon we will review each participant’s reference photos, discuss composition strategies and best practices for approaching the creation of any great piece of art.  The remainder of the workshop will be spent in one-on-one guidance with each participant to finish the portrait of your choice.  Emphasis will be placed on producing an accurate likeness with beautiful skin color in whatever palette you bring.
To Register:  This class will be limited to 10 students.  To hold your spot, please send a deposit of $125 along with your contact information to –

Brenda Hash - Fine Art & Portraiture

9125 Shorelake Dr   

Missouri City, TX 77459

 Note:  Final payment of $100 will be due at the first class on June 27^th.
Supply list: 

·        Pastels or Oils (please no Winton or other student grade oil products)

·        Brushes, towels, canvas, razors, etc…needed for the medium you will use

·        Reference photos: Photos should NOT be taken with the flash on or in bright midday sun.  You should be able to see good color in the skin tones and have some of the face in soft shadow.  Bring a variety of poses, if possible.

·        Easels and tables are provided by the studio.

Questions:  Please email your questions to brenda.hash@gmail.com

Attention Artists: Upcoming Workshop Opportunity with Judith Carducci!

Judy Carducci Workshop - Combination of Portraiture/En Plein Air 
Monday, June 24 - Friday, June 28, 2013

The Woodlands Art League is excited to offer this extraordinary artist for a week of professional art instruction. Dates: Monday June 24 -- Friday June 28, 2013 This workshop will be open to all levels of Pastel Artists and Oil Artists. We will have 3 days of Portraiture instruction with live models and 2 days of Plein Air instruction.


We are offering three options as listed below:

Option 1: Full five days of instruction
$600.00 (Includes model fees)

Option 2: Three days of portraiture instruction
$400.00 (Includes model fees)

Option 3: Two days of plein air instruction
$200.00

This workshop is limited to the first 12 artists. Please email Beth Krantz at workshops@woodlandsartleague.org to sign up for this workshop. Be sure to specify which option in which you plan to participate. For more information go to www.woodlandsartleague.org

We are requesting a deposit of $200.00 be made by April 24, 2013. A deposit of $100.00 if you are taking option 3 only. Once you have received email confirmation of your registration please mail your  deposit to:
Woodlands Art League
P.O. Box 7234
The Woodlands Texas 77387

Workshop needs to be paid in full by May 24, 2013

Listed in Who's Who in American Art, Judith Carducci has received international recognition as one of today's best portrait painters. Her work has been shown in such venues as The National Arts Club and the Salmagundi Club in New York City, the Cahoon Museum of American Art, and the Butler Institute of American Art. She has been featured in International Artist, Pastel Artist International, American Artist, The Pastel Journal, The Artist's Magazine, and the books, Best of Portrait Painting and Best of Pastel (North Light Books), "100 Ways to Paint People" (International Artist), and Portrait Highlights (American Artist). She is one of two Americans featured in the book Paint! Portrait and Figure by the Swiss publisher RotoVision, and her painting, "Xanadu," was selected as one of the "best of the best" by the former curator of the Smithsonian Institute's Renwick Gallery for the art book Beautiful Things (Guild). Her work is in collections in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Israel, Europe and South Africa. Her paintings have won Best of Show, Award of Excellence, First Place, Award of Merit, and purchase awards at international and national shows and competitions. She is a member of the Portrait Society of America (board & faculty), Pastel Society of America (signature member), Degas Pastel Society, American Artists Professional League, International Association of Pastel Societies, Cincinnati Art Club, Salmagundi Club, Akron Society of Artists and Hudson Society of Artists. She is also a member of Phi Beta Kappa.

Clayton Beck Workshop

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WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS  This workshop will focus on understanding what one sees and then how to translate that into paint. Areas covered will include understanding form and edges through the study of values and color temperature, the difference between representing form and light, tuning your palette and mixing color as it relates to the light source. Each study has  a different purpose and goal in order to gain a sense of control over the handling of the subject and materials. These exercises are designed to foster artistic growth and mastery over one’s materials and techniques to gain greater avenues of pictorial expression.     THE SOCIETY OF FIGURATIVE ARTS PRESENTS HEADS, FACES AND FIGURES A FIVE DAY MASTER-CLASS WORKSHOP WITH ONE OF THE WORLD'S PREMIER PAINTERS Clayton J. Beck III  March 7th-11th 9am - 4pm $650 Includes $25 model fee PAY WITH PAYPAL  $200 advance deposit is required to reserve your space for this event PAY DEPOSIT WITHPAYPAL    or make check out toTSOFA and send to TSOFA 4819 Broadway, Addison, Tx. 75001    The Society of Figurative Arts 3306 Wiley Post, Carrollton, Texas 75006   click for Map For information contact  Michael Mentler  972-679-1625 ABOUT THE ARTIST Clayton J. Beck III graduated from the American Academy of Art in Chicago. During the 1980's, he taught & studied at the Palette &Chisel with Richard Schmid. He has received awards of excellence and distinction from the Portrait Society of America, the Midwest Pastel Society, the Pastel Society of America, the Municipal Art League of Chicago, the Palette & Chisel and the Oil Painters of America. Clayton has been invited to speak and/or demonstrate at the Prix de West Annual Show, the American  Impressionist Society, the Portrait Society of America.    For additional information  visit  Clayton J. Beck III We hope you will be able to attend this event. Please check tsofa.com for information about  The Society of Figurative Arts weekly class schedule and news about upcoming workshops. 3306 Wiley Post | Studio 104 | Carrolton, TX. 75006