September 2016 ~ Art Verve Classroom

Sunday, September 18, 2016

Color in Oils: Triads

Discover the unlimited potential in just three hues alone, using triads! In our continuing exploration of color in oils, we add a third color to the palette. In each class, we mix a different triadic combination and its associated tints, tones, and shades for a full range of values and hues.

Artwork by Meredith Milstead

Meets: (4) Sunday Afternoons 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (3-hour duration)
Dates: Sep. 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9 in 2016
Location: TPS Art Center (2447 N. Los Altos, Tucson, Arizona 85705)

Instructor: Meredith Milstead
Format: Demonstration, lecture, & one-on-one instruction provided during hands-on practice.
Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Medium: Oil Painting
Technique: Painting in Oils, Color Mixing
Materials: The instructor will email the materials list before the first day of class.

Participants' Work & Demo

Demo

Drawing in Color: Perspective

Learn perspective drawing in Color! This class will teach you the time-honored system of one and two-point perspective, which is used to make man-made objects sit in believable three-dimensional space on a paper or canvas surface. Thus we can draw buildings, cars, interiors, rugs, books, tree-lined streets, and any made or designed object or structure. This system will open many doors and enable more choices in your drawing and painting practice.

Pastel by Meredith Milstead

We will discover the importance of point-of-view in visual communication and the psychological implications of different vantage points. Color, line and edge quality also play essential roles in creating the illusion of space in your drawing.

Meets: (4) Sunday Mornings at 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (3-hour duration)
Dates: Sep. 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9 in 2016
Location: TPS Art Center (2447 N. Los Altos, Tucson, Arizona 85705)

Instructor: Meredith Milstead
Format: Demonstration, lecture, & one-on-one instruction provided during hands-on practice.
Level: Beginner to intermediate. All levels are welcome!

Medium: Pastel, charcoal, or pastel pencils
Technique: Drawing the illusion of three-dimensional space in perspective
Materials: The instructor will email the materials list before the first day of class.

Participants' Work & Demo

Class Demonstration

Saturday, September 10, 2016

Pastel Pencils

Explore new ways to use pastel pencils. Create beautiful sketches, drawings, or even finished works of art, rich in pigment with lots of colors. Pastel pencils may be used in conjunction with soft pastels or can serve as a cleaner alternative to pastel sticks with no mess & little setup time.

Artwork by Christy Olsen

Meets: (3) Saturday Afternoons at 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (3-hour duration)
Dates: Sep. 10, 17, 24 in 2016
Location: TPS Art Center (2447 N. Los Altos, Tucson, Arizona 85705)

Instructor: Christy Olsen
Format: Demonstration, lecture, & one-on-one instruction provided during hands-on practice.
Level: Absolute beginner to beginner, all levels are welcome!

Medium: Pastel pencils & pastel
Technique: A variety of approaches to pastel pencils or the pastel medium
Materials: The instructor will email the materials list prior to the first day of class.

Topics

Surfaces - What to use? "Texture" or "smoothness" of the paper affects the look of this medium, also toned paper versus white paper.
Sharpening - how to cut away the wood and customize the tip for the best tonal effects
Drawing - Basic drawing concepts on line, shape & value
Blending - is especially important for creating flat tones, transitions, and mixing colors.
Style - loose or painterly versus hyper-realistic or photographic.
Manufacturers - not all brands are created equal. Compare and learn what makes them unique.