Private Atelier
Course Overview
In the tradition of the 18th and 19th century academic atelier, the curriculum follows an intensive, tiered program covering the process of drawing and painting in progressing levels of complexity.
The methods taught favor classical sensibilities applied to a modern understanding of optics and Gestalt psychology. Specifically, the artist will be teaching a process known as ‘form painting’ – a wet-into-wet technique that encourages the artist to conceive of form ‘sculpturally’ as described by a dominant light source.
Curriculum
The structure and pace of the curriculum of the atelier is flexible to the needs and capacity of the individual student. He or she may study on a part or full time basis depending on their individual objectives or study only those areas of primary interest. An explanation of these distinctions follows in the last paragraph.
Program Description
Each phase of the program will cover specific topics relative to that phase.
Emphasis on accurate drawing and the expression of volume through manipulations of value with graphite and charcoal.
Phase 1
After a baseline of drawing ability is achieved, this phase will cover the process of paint application utilizing a 9-step scale of values (value string) and a small ‘poster’ that maps the general value relationships.
Phase 2
Phase 3
Explores painting utilizing the three dimensions of color space: hue, value and chroma to create a convincing representation of three dimensional form.
Modes of Study
In-Person
This is a full or part-time student commitment in the artist’s studio with dedicated access to an easel, limited storage space and the artist’s still life material and library. This includes 2 (3 hr) days per week of private lectures and demonstrations by the artist. Remote learning supplements this mode of study.
Virtual
This is monthly, part-time, on-demand schedule for targeted needs. Content will be exercise driven, and you can expect weekly or bi-weekly reviews and feedback via email and streaming video with visual diagrams, aids and written explanations.