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Showing posts with label workshop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label workshop. Show all posts
Friday, August 2, 2013
Friday, July 5, 2013
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/
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
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 27th – 29th, 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.
The workshop will be held at the
Gates Fine Art Building
2205 Avenue I, Rosenberg, TX 77471
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 27th.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.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Attention Artists: Upcoming Workshop Opportunity with Judith Carducci!
Judy Carducci Workshop - Combination of Portraiture/En Plein Air
Monday, June 24 - Friday, June 28, 2013
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.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Artist Spotlight: D.K. Richardson
D.K. Richardson of Austin, TX, is this month's Spotlight Artist. If you would like to be in the spotlight, please email Anna at annarosebain@gmail.com to submit your information.
Exciting News from D.K. Richardson:
D.K.'s pastel painting “Evening Prayer” won Best of Show for in the 2013 Austin Pastel Society’s Annual Member’s Only Exhibition. It also just placed as a finalist in the 2013 ARC Salon.
Upcoming Demo:
D.K. Richardson will be doing a portrait demo for our next Meet-and-Greet on May 18, 2013 in Houston! Stay tuned for more details!
Upcoming Workshops:
Oil Portraits
1) When and how did you first became seriously interested in art? I was fortunate to have a school teacher tell my mom that I was able to draw and color beyond the level of my peers. Growing up, when asked what I wanted to be, my reply was always, “I am going to be a famous artist.” I’m not sure what made me say “famous”. I’m still working on that part! Art has always been the main focus of my attention.
2) What is your training, and what medium(s) / subject matter do you work in? I was a Fine Art major at Abilene Christian University and credit much of my early knowledge to Dr. Brent Green. I work primarily in pastel and oil.
3) What do you express in your work? My focus is on capturing the essence of a person’s spirit – that “something” beyond what we see and touch that makes each of us unique.
7) Do you set goals for yourself concerning the making of your art? I set goals, but they are more in the form of thoughts and role playing. I don’t always write them down.
8) Are you happy with your job choice as an artist? Do you have any regrets in this career choice or things you would have done differently? Nothing is more exciting to me than being an artist. The only regret I have is that I was not more confident in my earlier years. I wish I had been braver!
9) Any fun or interesting facts about yourself that you'd like to share? I studied filmmaking in NYC for four years. That time thinking about “painting with a camera”; movement; emotion, helped me develop how I think about my subjects and made my compositions stronger.
CONTACT THE ARTIST:
D.K. RICHARDSON
Cell: 830-928-3393
Email: debra.richardson
Website: www.dkrichardson-artist.com
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| Artist D.K. Richardson |
D.K.'s pastel painting “Evening Prayer” won Best of Show for in the 2013 Austin Pastel Society’s Annual Member’s Only Exhibition. It also just placed as a finalist in the 2013 ARC Salon.
Upcoming Demo:
D.K. Richardson will be doing a portrait demo for our next Meet-and-Greet on May 18, 2013 in Houston! Stay tuned for more details!
Upcoming Workshops:
Pastel Portraits
April 5th and 6th, 2013
Jerry’s Artarama, Austin, TX
$190 (Plus $30 for supplies)
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| "Evening Prayer" by D.K. Richardson |
June 13th – 15th, 2013
Breckinridge Fine Arts Center, Breckenridge, TX
$220 (Bring your own supplies – list will be
provided.)
Contact Debra at: 830-928-3393 or
debra.richardson
Interview with Spotlight Artist for March, D.K. Richardson:
provided.)
Contact Debra at: 830-928-3393 or
debra.richardson
1) When and how did you first became seriously interested in art? I was fortunate to have a school teacher tell my mom that I was able to draw and color beyond the level of my peers. Growing up, when asked what I wanted to be, my reply was always, “I am going to be a famous artist.” I’m not sure what made me say “famous”. I’m still working on that part! Art has always been the main focus of my attention.
2) What is your training, and what medium(s) / subject matter do you work in? I was a Fine Art major at Abilene Christian University and credit much of my early knowledge to Dr. Brent Green. I work primarily in pastel and oil.
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| "Ella" by D.K. Richardson |
4) What artists/professionals have been your biggest influences? As a child I studied with an artist, Mazie Sororus, who was native to and trained in Paris, France. Dr. Brent Green was the next major influence who helped mold my artistic vision in college. In the last few years, Daniel Greene has been the biggest influence. Others I watch and admire are Anthony Rider, David Gray, and Jacob Collins.
5) What do you do to gain new inspiration for your work? I am never without inspiration. Often an emotion or something I see triggers ideas. I am mostly concerned that I will never be able to paint all the ideas I have and that will come to me.
5) What do you do to gain new inspiration for your work? I am never without inspiration. Often an emotion or something I see triggers ideas. I am mostly concerned that I will never be able to paint all the ideas I have and that will come to me.
6) What would you like to be doing with your art ten years from now? I hope to have more international exposure for my work. In the next ten years I want to be teaching more workshops to encourage and help build confidence in other artists. The only thing that holds any of us back from being what we want and dream of is fear.
7) Do you set goals for yourself concerning the making of your art? I set goals, but they are more in the form of thoughts and role playing. I don’t always write them down.8) Are you happy with your job choice as an artist? Do you have any regrets in this career choice or things you would have done differently? Nothing is more exciting to me than being an artist. The only regret I have is that I was not more confident in my earlier years. I wish I had been braver!
9) Any fun or interesting facts about yourself that you'd like to share? I studied filmmaking in NYC for four years. That time thinking about “painting with a camera”; movement; emotion, helped me develop how I think about my subjects and made my compositions stronger.
10) Best piece of advice for other artists? Stop being afraid! You have nothing to lose and everything to gain!
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| "Sittin' on the Fence" by D.K. Richardson |
D.K. RICHARDSON
Cell: 830-928-3393
Email: debra.richardson
Website: www.dkrichardson-artist.com
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Clayton Beck Workshop
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Saturday, December 29, 2012
Kay Polk Classes Starting in January
ATTENTION DFW PSOA MEMBERSHIP:
Renowned Dallas portrait painter, Kay Polk, is seeking several more students for her class starting in Portraiture on Jan 17th, 2013, in her home studio (classes are small and limited) from 10 - 2pm. Cost is $500 for 5 classes plus model fee.
For more information, email Kay at studio@kpolk.com, or call 214-234-0435.
Renowned Dallas portrait painter, Kay Polk, is seeking several more students for her class starting in Portraiture on Jan 17th, 2013, in her home studio (classes are small and limited) from 10 - 2pm. Cost is $500 for 5 classes plus model fee.
For more information, email Kay at studio@kpolk.com, or call 214-234-0435.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Recap: Judith Carducci Workshop, January 2012
Hi everyone,
This is your TX ambassador, Anna Rose Bain writing...
I hope that this spring is finding you happy, successful, and painting up a storm! I thought I would share a little about a recent workshop I attended with one of the Portrait Society's most esteemed faculty members, Judith Carducci. If you've ever had the opportunity to learn from her, or hear her speak at PSOA conferences, you know that Judy is a firm believer in working exclusively from life. Because of her purist dedication to life drawing and painting, and her passion for her craft, Judy's work is incredibly strong and vibrant. She is also a great storyteller and for every point she makes in her teaching, she can give an example from her wealth of experience. Personally, I have gained a great deal from her instruction and advice, and I hope that if you get a chance to study with her, you will take advantage of the opportunity! She is a great artist and person, but... she won't let you off easy. Prepare to be challenged! The 14 of us who took her January workshop in Dallas, certainly were!
Here are some pictures from the 5-day workshop.
Here's what Judith herself had to say about the workshop after it was done:
This is your TX ambassador, Anna Rose Bain writing...
I hope that this spring is finding you happy, successful, and painting up a storm! I thought I would share a little about a recent workshop I attended with one of the Portrait Society's most esteemed faculty members, Judith Carducci. If you've ever had the opportunity to learn from her, or hear her speak at PSOA conferences, you know that Judy is a firm believer in working exclusively from life. Because of her purist dedication to life drawing and painting, and her passion for her craft, Judy's work is incredibly strong and vibrant. She is also a great storyteller and for every point she makes in her teaching, she can give an example from her wealth of experience. Personally, I have gained a great deal from her instruction and advice, and I hope that if you get a chance to study with her, you will take advantage of the opportunity! She is a great artist and person, but... she won't let you off easy. Prepare to be challenged! The 14 of us who took her January workshop in Dallas, certainly were!
Here are some pictures from the 5-day workshop.
Judy at the beginning of her demo, day 1. The model was WWII veteran, Jim.
Explaining the anatomy of the ear.
Measuring the length of the face.
Judy's finished charcoal demo of Jim (with a sketch of eye - part of her demonstration of the anatomy of facial features)
Our wonderful host was Michael Mentler, head of the Society of Figurative Arts. The workshop took place at his studio (samples of his artwork in the background). I really love this shot of him! :-)
Judy would demo in the morning, and then the students got their shot at it in the afternoon to impliment what they learned. Above: artist Christen Benat, working on a profile view.
The first day was focused primarily on values, so we stuck to black and white, or in my case, brown and white. Here is my little monochromatic sketch of Jim, in oil on canvas. I only used Rembrandt's transparent oxide brown and white.
The model for day #2: Sylett, an artist's model with 30 years of experience! Judith really enjoyed doing this demo for us, and we enjoyed watching! She was working on a brand new line of Canson pastel board, courtesy of Canson via Michael Mentler (Michael represents their brand).
The finished demo. A solid, colorful, and exciting portrait!
The students hard at work.
My little 12x9 profile study of Sylett.
Michael Mentler posed for Judy on day 4.
She began and finished the portrait in charcoal, realizing early on that it didn't need any color; it was already a strong impression!
The finished portrait of Michael... or should I say, Gandalf the wizard? (Sorry, Michael, couldn't resist!)
Our afternoon model, Buck, was no less exciting! Here he is posing with a wolf skin hat, turquoise jewelry, and a staff.
Artist Rebecca McClure off to a very strong start. You could really feel the energy in the room!
An exciting rendition by Ellen Moore.
Here's mine. I really took Judy's advice to heart: no matter where you are positioned in front of the model, find something you LOVE about the pose and run with it!I loved the backlighting on the furry hat, as well as the mysterious shadow that the rim cast over Buck's eyes.
On the last day of the workshop, Judy did a self-portrait as her demo.
The progression was very exciting to watch! We all sat riveted and humbled by her masterful execution of the self portrait.
Here it is finished. One of the students purchased this piece.
Finally, a group photo (sans two of the students, Carole Fadal and Connie Erickson -- we missed you, ladies!), with Judy holding her magnificent portrait.
Here's what Judith herself had to say about the workshop after it was done:
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