There’s a Trick for That! Realistic Facial Features with Rob Silverman

There’s a Trick for That! Realistic Facial Features with Rob Silverman

by | Aug 9, 2020 | Past Classes and Workshops

There’s a Trick for That! Rendering Realistic Facial Features with Robert Silverman
4 Weeks • THURSDAYS • 1-4pm

Fall: Sept 10, 17, 24 & October 1

$230 Members / $265 Non Members

*** Outdoor Classes are under a tent so that social distancing can be practiced. Face mask guidelines must be followed and tables will be cleaned between classes. Guidelines will be provided to all students upon registration.

THERE’S A TRICK FOR THAT The Keys to Rendering Realistic Facial Features: Eyes, Nose, Mouth and Ears 

If you want to draw or paint expressive Portraits, it is not enough to try to copy what you see, trying to mimic every contour as you become frustrated with the model moving ever so slightly. If you know what to look for, you will render realistic form with confidence! 

Working from a live model, this Workshop will provide you with the knowledge and experience that reveals the patterns to every key Feature on the head. Through demonstrations, handouts, exercises and personalized crItiques, you will be provided with the strategy and insight to identify and replicate the unique characteristics of the sitter’s Head and Individual Features. 

The 4 session Workshop includes demos, handouts and personalized critique including: 

  • The effect of light on the form and choosing an optimal lighting set-up to reveal the key features. 
  • The overall structure of the head with keys to placement of each feature 
  • Compositional guidelines to optimally position the head on the canvas. 
  • Information regarding application of any medium to produce a convincing final rendering and likeness

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Trick for That – Rob Silverman

Materials List
MATERIALS

OIL
For experienced painters, bring the colors you are comfortable with. Please use Turpanoid as a substitute for turpentine. Beginners may want to try water soluble oils (Lukas Berlin from Jerrys Artarama is an inexpensive option). Light to medium toned (similar to the color of sand paper or a midtone grey) stretched canvas or panel, 11×14, 12×16, or 14×18 preferred. A hand-held mirror is recommended, as well as a View Catcher or equivalent.

BRUSHES
A selection of brushes each from 2 (2 brushes), 4 (3 brushes), 6 (1), 8 (1) sizes—Princeton Aspen are a good choice. Please have mostly filberts and a few small rounds.

Paper Towels
Palette; or 12×16 Richeson gray palette pad
Palette knife

COLORS (limited palette† is ok)
Cerulean Blue†
Cobalt Blue
Ultramarine Blue†
Chromium Oxide Green†
Viridian†
Alizaron Crimson†
Burnt Sienna†
Raw Umber†
Flesh
Yellow Ochre†
Naples Yellow
Cad Red†
Cad Orange
Cad Yellow†
Titanium White†
Ivory Black†

CHARCOAL OR PASTEL (as option to oil)
Canson Mi-Teinte 3 or 4 total sheets (for padding) of middle grey color such as light blue, light grey or wave green or 12×16 Canson pad of various colors of greys (use smoother side of paper)
–sharpener, and/or single-edge razor blades; emory board (works better than sandpaper blocks)
–paper stumps, and paper towels–kneaded erasers–chamois (chammy) cloth
Pastel: Bring our own set of pastels or buy nupastel prismacolor or faber-castelle hard pastel set of 36 (I will also have pastels you can experiment with on hand).
Charcoal: White charcoal pencil and hb, 2b, 4b, 6 (Generals brand charcoal pencils preferred).

Rob Silverman's Bio

Rob Silverman’s innovative techniques have been featured in American Artist Workshop Magazine and The Art of the Portrait, the official publication of the Portrait Society of America. His work has appeared at Crosby Street Gallery and Spring Studio Gallery in Soho, the Art League of Long Island, Edward Hopper House, The Art Guild of Port Washington, The National Art League, the Lockwood-Mathews Museum, as well as the National Arts Club and Salmagundi Club.

FULL Introduction to Abstract Painting (All Levels) with Ellen Hallie Schiff

FULL Introduction to Abstract Painting (All Levels) with Ellen Hallie Schiff

by | Jul 30, 2020 | Past Classes and Workshops

Introduction to Abstract Painting (All Levels) with Ellen Hallie Schiff
4 weeks • Monday • September 14, 21, Oct 5 & October 12 • 1:30pm – 4:-0pm
$150M/$185NM

*** Outdoor Classes are under a tent so that social distancing can be practiced. Face mask guidelines must be followed and tables will be cleaned between classes. Guidelines will be provided to all students upon registration.

Intrigued by the idea of painting abstractly? This four session class will give you a taste of painting in an abstract manner. We will be working with black and white water based enamel on watercolor paper. This experience has been called “freeing” and “a lot of fun “ by so many students. Experience what it feels like to paint this way. Lots of individualized instruction and discussion. The works you produce here can be the beginnings of new ideas and directions.

MATERIALS List to come

Ellen will provide the paint.

    About Ellen Hallie Schiff

Artist’s Statement
An essential truth seems to come alive when I use my body to create my paintings- something visceral and muscular; a directness that feels so “right”. The authentic mark is what I am after; the true, non-gimmicky, not contrived mark; the mark that is made when “I am the painting I am painting”. Playing with the paint, working sometimes at the speed of light, other times slowly and deliberately; all coming together in a flurry of physical activity. The result is an authentic moment in time.

Ellen is on the Art Advisory Council of the Port Washington Library and is the former Vice President of The Art Guild of Port Washington. Her work has been exhibited in galleries in Philadelphia and New York. Her friend and mentor is Stan Brodsky. View Ellen’s work at @ehschiff.

Painting in Acrylics with Confidence and Freedom with Kirk Larsen

Painting in Acrylics with Confidence and Freedom with Kirk Larsen

by | Jul 30, 2020 | Homepage

Painting in Acrylics with Confidence and Freedom with Kirk Larsen

6 Wednesdays

September 16, 23, 30, October 7,14 & 21 • 1-4pm
$290 Members /$325 Non Members

*** Outdoor Classes are held in our Outdoor Classroom under a tent so that social distancing can be practiced. Face mask guidelines must be followed and tables will be cleaned between classes. Guidelines will be provided to all students upon registration.

Using Still life, landscape and figures as a point of departure, this class will explore the dynamics of using acrylics in both conventional and unconventional ways. The properties of acrylics range from watercolor-like to oil paint-like and can also be used graphically.

As one of the top plein air painters in the country, Kirk has spent a lifetime refining and adjusting his use of virtually all media to serve the artist in the most diverse and efficient way. Artists will work towards finishing in class painting exercises in single sessions, to build proficiency and control and supplement with a multiple session piece at home with in class feedback.and individual guidance.

One of the best qualities of acrylics is the ability to be manipulable and refine a piece in progress and learning how to let the paint do its part of the work (or play) can free up the artist’s creative flow. Adjusted for each person’s current skill, this fun, upbeat and unique class is based upon the KLM (Kirk Larsen Method) which accelerates the learning curve in art.

For early novice through professional artists.

 

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MATERIALS

Acrylic Class

Supplies:

Notebook and Pen (Can be a bound sketch book or spiral sketch book

Table Easel (if you prefer to work flat, bring a towel to protect the table)

Paints:

  Ultramarine Blue

  Cadmium Yellow or Equivalent

  Hookers Green or Phalo Green

  Bright Red or Cadmium Red Medium

  Cadmium Orange or equivalent

  Titanium White

  Black

Optional Paints:

  Phalo Blue

  Yellow Ochre

  Bright Green

  Alizerin Crimson or equivalent

Brushes:

  Natural Bristle or Synthetic Bristle

  Flat: 1/4”, 1/2”, 3/4”

  Round: #4, #6

  Round soft: #4

Pallet Knife (1 or more)

Small spray bottle for misting (Spritzer – re-purposed clean spray bottle from cleaning products will suffice)

Paint rags and or paper towels

2 Water Containers (large yogurt or coffee can size)

Pallet, Pallet Paper or Plastic Plate

Clean take-out container with fitted lid for saving paint)

Substraits: (Canvas panels, Gesso Panels, or wood coated with flat white paint or primer)

 3  11” X 14” or up to 16” X 20”

 Additional Canvas: if you wish to work on a piece at home  

5-10 Photos to work from

 

NOTE:

A NOTEBOOK IS REQUIRED FOR EVERY CLASS

BRUSHES AND PAINT COLORS ARE FLEXIBLE

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

  ABOUT KIRK LARSEN

Recognized with over 169 awards for oils, acrylics, watercolor, sculpture, ice carving, murals, drawing, ink, mixed media and photography, Kirk Larsen is one of the most prolific artists on Long island. Nationally and internationally recognized as one of the top plein air painters, he is as well known for his nautical and maritime work. 

Kirk has developed a teaching method that accelerates the learning curve in art, regardless of medium or subject. Having worked in virtually every form of art, his lively, upbeat and unique approach is designed to reduce the stress of learning, while increasing the indulgence in any medium.

Some recent exhibits and honors include… Modern masterpieces: 30 years of the Museum Purchase Award – Mystic Seaport Museum of America and the Sea.  Grand
Canyon Invitational Celebration of Art (plein air). 7th year Plein Air Easton (2020). N.O.A.P.S. (National oil & acrylic painters society) Best of America.  American Society of Marine Artists –ASMA Invitational at Principle Gallery. Oil Painters of America (Signature Member). Virtuosos of the OPA, 2 Nationals, 3 Eastern Regionals, 2 Salon Shows. Homeland Security citation for art as public service, presented by Commandant Admiral Schultz, U.S.C.G (COGAP). Sketches in permanent collection at the Nassau County Museum of Fine Art.  CAPA – Best Nocturne (2018) CAPA – Best Painters of Cape Anne Award (2019).

BFA in Art – School of Visual Arts.  Former Professor – Parsons School of Design.  HHS Artist in Residence Program – Workshops for art teachers K-12 and High School students (painting, drawing, pastels) Member Salmagundi Club –. Nominee for Poet Laurite – Nassau County. Film and TV Actor.  Personal and Business Coach, Motivational Speaker and mentor

His work can be viewed at www.kirklarsenfineart.com.

REGISTER HERE:

Acrylics with Kirk Larsen

Drawing for the Experienced Artist with Kirk Larsen

Drawing for the Experienced Artist with Kirk Larsen

by | Jul 29, 2020 | Homepage

Drawing for Experienced Artists

6 WEDNESDAYS

September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14 & 21

9:30am – 12pm
$240 Members /$275 Non Members

*** Outdoor Classes are in our Outdoor Classroom under a tent so that social distancing can be practiced. Face mask guidelines must be followed and tables will be cleaned between classes. Guidelines will be provided to all students upon registration.

 

This course is for experienced artists to advance their drawing skills, enhance their confidence and efficiency.

Through demonstration, in-class exercises, and at-home practice (optional), the artist will learn to trust their line and embellish their visual accuracy and ability to translate what they see to paper or canvas.

In-classroom drills will help you to capture imagery, eliminate wasted lines, and also help each artist to find and enhance their artistic vocabulary. For the novice artist that already draws, right up to semi-professional & professional artists, this class can bring your acumen to that next level.

Working in pencil, pen, and charcoal additional media can be utilized. Adjusted for each person’s current skill, this fun, upbeat and unique class is based upon the KLM (Kirk Larsen Method) which accelerates the learning curve in art.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR 

ABOUT KIRK LARSEN

Recognized with over 169 awards for oils, acrylics, watercolor, sculpture, ice carving, murals, drawing, ink, mixed media and photography, Kirk Larsen is one of the most prolific artists on Long island. Nationally and internationally recognized as one of the top plein air painters, he is as well known for his nautical and maritime work. 

Kirk has developed a teaching method that accelerates the learning curve in art, regardless of medium or subject. Having worked in virtually every form of art, his lively, upbeat and unique approach is designed to reduce the stress of learning, while increasing the indulgence in any medium.

Some recent exhibits and honors include… Modern masterpieces: 30 years of the Museum Purchase Award – Mystic Seaport Museum of America and the Sea.  Grand
Canyon Invitational Celebration of Art (plein air). 7th year Plein Air Easton (2020). N.O.A.P.S. (National oil & acrylic painters society) Best of America.  American Society of Marine Artists –ASMA Invitational at Principle Gallery. Oil Painters of America (Signature Member). Virtuosos of the OPA, 2 Nationals, 3 Eastern Regionals, 2 Salon Shows. Homeland Security citation for art as public service, presented by Commandant Admiral Schultz, U.S.C.G (COGAP). Sketches in permanent collection at the Nassau County Museum of Fine Art.  CAPA – Best Nocturne (2018) CAPA – Best Painters of Cape Anne Award (2019).

BFA in Art – School of Visual Arts.  Former Professor – Parsons School of Design.  HHS Artist in Residence Program – Workshops for art teachers K-12 and High School students (painting, drawing, pastels) Member Salmagundi Club –. Nominee for Poet Laurite – Nassau County. Film and TV Actor.  Personal and Business Coach, Motivational Speaker and mentor

His work can be viewed at www.kirklarsenfineart.com.

REGISTER below:

MATERIALS LIST

Supplies:

Notebook and Pen

18” X 24” Non-Newsprint Pad

18” X 24” Newsprint Pad

Portable Sketch Book: 5” X 8” – 8” X 10” (50-100 page spiral preferred) Can double as a notebook 

Drawing Pencils: 2B or 4B (Soft)

Drawing Pen

Charcoal Sticks (Chalk-Black)

Pencil Sharpener

Kneaded Eraser

Optional Supplies:

Sandpaper

Hand Wipes

Drawing for the Experienced Artist with Kirk Larsen

JUSTICE, ONLINE Juried Competition and Exhibition

JUSTICE, ONLINE Juried Competition and Exhibition

by | Jul 8, 2020 | Homepage

Call to Artists: JUSTICE, Online Juried Competition and Exhibition
Deadline: August 3
On view: August 27 – September 12, 2020
Artists Awards & Reception: August 27, 7:30 pm

Download printable form here

The Art Guild invites all artists, high school and older, to submit artworks for consideration for “JUSTICE” a Juried Competition and Exhibition. Artwork can say what sometimes words cannot. During these difficult times, we have been inspired to look within ourselves, find ways to “speak out,” and express solidarity and compassion. Show us those emotions and what has empowered and inspired you to address social justice.

 

CRITERIA All styles from abstract to realism are welcome. All works must be original and have been created in the last five years. References used in the creation of the submitted work must be the artist’s own, or copyright-released for use in this work. The curating committee’s decision is final.

 

DEADLINE: AUGUST 3

 

MEDIUMS Including but not limited to photography, acrylic, oil, watercolor, digital art, pastel, mixed media, collage, encaustic, etching/prints, or sculpture. (NO MASTER COPIES OR FAN ART)

 

JUROR OF AWARDS: Seung Lee is a Korean-American contemporary artist. He is currently Director of Fine Arts and Graduate Studies and a professor at Long Island University, Post Campus. He received a BFA in Drawing from Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, Maryland and an MFA in Painting from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York.
His paintings, drawings, and large-scale installations have been exhibited extensively in the US as well as internationally:  China, Italy, France, Japan, and Korea. He has received numerous reviews in the New York Times, Newsday, Kyoto Times, Korea Daily News, Art Word Magazine, Art in Culture Magazine, Art Price Magazine, and Art and People Magazine. He has been featured in “Artist Profiles of Korea and Japan” several times.
Seung Lee has received awards from the New York State Governor, Nassau County Supervisor, Suffolk County Supervisor,  New Jersey City Mayor; and in 2011, Seung was awarded as “Best International Korean Artist” from the Korean Art Association. Seung Lee was invited twice to give a lecture at the National Art Educators Association Conference in NYC: “NY Artist Series: Seung Lee”.  Seung has been a judge in Decentralization Grants for New York Artists, International Documentary Film Festival, Islip Art Museum’s Cottage House Project, and International Nature Art Biennial, Mill Pond House, and many more.
For more information on Seung Lee, visit www.leeseung.com.

 

ENTRIES Digital submissions of up to three (3) images via email to artshow@TheArtGuild.org or uploaded to our website, should be between 1MB and 3MB each. To resize or compress your images, go to PICRESIZE.com

Please be aware that the digital images you send should look as good as possible. These will be the images that will be displayed in our online gallery. Try to photograph your image in natural light, be sure that the image is straight and that there is no glare on glass or varnished surface.
For tips on photographing your art, please click here for a tutorial by TAG member Steve Silberstein.

Works previously exhibited at The Art Guild Gallery will not be considered.

Fill out the form below, upload images and pay below. If you have problems with the uploader, please email your images to artshow@TheArtGuild.org  – with ALL contact information, image titles and mediums. We will invoice you for payment. Submission will not be included in curating without payment. Download the form here.

Label your images as follows: artist’s lastname_firstname_entrynumber_title.jpg (ex: smith_john_1_beachsunset.jpg). Do not use the # or other symbols in the file name. You MUST change the actual name of the image file. Images CANNOT be named “image.jpg” or “fullrender.jpg” or similar – our database overwrites these images. If you email the images, you must include your name, contact information and the title, medium, value, and size in your email.  

 

ENTRY FEE(S)  Registration is required and non-refundable. 

  • Members: $20 (1-2 pieces) or $30 (an additional piece).
  • Non-members: $30 (1-2 pieces) or $40 (an additional piece)
  • Student members: $10 (1-2 pieces) or $20 (an additional piece)
  • No more than 3 works per artist

 

FINALISTS The Selection Committee will review all entries and notify each artist as to the acceptance of the submitted work. The Art Guild has the right, in its sole discretion, to choose which eligible entries will be accepted to be exhibited. All decisions are final. Artists whose work has been selected will be notified after August 11, either by email or here on the website.

AWARDS 1st Place $300 • 2nd Place $200 • 3rd Place $100.

LIABILITY & INSURANCE The Liability Waiver on the entry form must be signed by the artist submitting images for consideration. It is the responsibility of the participating artist to insure or self-insure any work submitted for inclusion in this exhibit.

AWARDS

1st Place $300 • 2nd Place $200 • 3rd Place $100

CALENDAR & IMPORTANT DATES

CALENDAR

DEADLINE: August 3 at midnight EST – Application, images and payment must be received.
ACCEPTANCE/REJECTION NOTIFICATION: After August 11

ONLINE EXHIBIT
• August 27 – September 12, 2020

ONLINE, VIRTUAL  Artist’s Reception & Awards Ceremony
• Thursday, August 27, 7:30 pm

QUESTIONS & TROUBLESHOOTING

QUESTIONS Call 516-304-5797 or email artshow@TheArtGuild.org with “JOY OF COLOR” in the subject line. 

If you have problems with the uploader, please email your images to artshow@TheArtGuild.org  – with ALL contact information, image titles and mediums. We will invoice you for payment. Submission will not be included in curating without payment. Download the form here.

Emailed images must include your name, contact information and the title, medium, value, and size in your email.

To resize or compress your images, go to PICRESIZE.com

Please be aware that the digital images you send should look as good as they possibly can. These will be the images that will be displayed in our online gallery. Try to photograph your image in natural light, that the image is straight and that there is no glare on glass or varnished surface.

SELLING YOUR ARTWORK

Artwork may be sold directly by the artist with a suggested donation of 20% of the selling price from the artist to The Art Guild. Note, however, that sales may not be made at the exhibition. All work must remain on view for the duration of the exhibit.

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