Painting the Figure from Photographs in Watercolor with Ted Nuttall – June 19-22, 2019

Painting the Figure from Photographs in Watercolor with Ted Nuttall – June 19-22, 2019

by | Jun 23, 2019 | Past Classes and Workshops

SOLD OUT! Painting the Figure from Photographs in Watercolor with Ted Nuttall
Four Day Workshop: Wed. June 19 – Sat. June 22, 2019
9am – 4 pm

$625 M / $660 NM
SOLD OUT! A waitlist will be taken. Please Call.

We are very excited that Ted Nuttall will be visiting us! Don’t miss this rare opportunity to take a workshop with this amazing watercolorist in New York!

Although painting a person in watercolor may seem daunting, it is every bit as approachable as creating a still life or landscape. Ted Nuttall demonstrates the techniques, and instills the confidence to enjoy painting people. Ted will discuss the benefits of photographic reference, as well as how to interpret a photo in order to give life and energy to the subject.

In Ted’s daily demonstrations and presentations, he shares his personal approach to painting – plus he introduces the work of other artists with the objective of inspiring enriched seeing and thinking skills. What’s more, significant time is allowed for one-on-one instruction. In an atmosphere that’s both creative and supportive, Ted encourages, in each participant, a renewed enthusiasm for his or her art – regardless of their skill level.

Ted Nuttall: A graduate of Colorado Institute of Art, Ted Nuttall is a figurative artist whose painting expression was born out of his observation of people. Ted is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, Watercolor West, Western Federation of Watercolor Societies, and enjoys Master Status with the Transparent Watercolor Society of America
Ted’s paintings continue to win awards in juried exhibitions throughout the country. And his work has been featured in numerous national and international art publications. Most recently, he was a featured artist in both the 2014 Russian publication “Masters of Watercolor” and in the 2013 French publication “Pratique Des Arts”. Ted was the featured cover artist for the February 2014 issue of Watercolor Artist magazine. Ted’s work has been published in North Light Books’, Splash 8 and Splash 10, and his painting “Whispering Smith” appeared on the cover of Splash 12.
Artist’s Statement: For as long as I can remember, I have been a fascinated spectator of human behavior – the quintessential people watcher. I naturally seek the unique character in everyone I encounter. Often, as I observe someone in his or her everyday environment, I am rewarded with a moment when a gesture or expression combine with the play of light and shadow.
A contemplative smile, hands cradling a book or carefully tying a shoe, a shadow cast by a pair of wire-rimmed glasses – and there occurs a pivotal instant when a story appears.
My paintings are an attempt to compose and thoughtfully record the nuances that transfixed these moments, these stories, in my mind.

Matisse expresses the notion superbly: “I do not literally paint that table, but the emotion it produces upon me.”

For more on Ted please visit his website.

CLICK HERE FOR THE MATERIALS LIST

 

WORKSHOPS:  Cancellations by the student – more than 90 days: full refund. Under 90 days: $50 non-refundable registration fee is included in the workshop tuition.  Deposit is non-refundable within 14 days of the start of the workshop.

Alla Prima Painting Still Life and The Figure with David Shevlino – October 3-6, 2019

Alla Prima Painting Still Life and The Figure with David Shevlino – October 3-6, 2019

by | Oct 1, 2018 | Past Classes and Workshops

Alla Prima Painting: Still Life & The Figure with David Shevlino
Four Day Workshop: October 3-6, 2019, 9:30 – 4 pm
$600M/$635NM

This class is about painting alla prima (wet into wet) and the techniques used to create a fresh, direct response to our subjects.

Days one and two, will focus on the still life.  
Days three and four, will focus on the figure.

On the first morning David will demo, then the class will paint. Students will learn to look at  large, overall basic shapes and to simplify. Working on a toned ground, we’ll start by sketching and placing the subject on the canvas. Then we’ll block in two simple values: light and dark and then begin adding mid-tones. On day two students will continue to paint on their own with one-on-one instruction with David.
On day three there will be a morning demo on the figure. Students will then paint on their own with plenty of one-on-one instruction time with David.

By learning to simplify form, values and color, we begin to interpret and break down our subjects into more understandable tones and shapes instead of becoming distracted by details.  This helps us to paint our subjects with greater clarity and directness. This class will be particularly helpful to students who wish to paint more loosely and to paint their subject with greater economy.

 

Materials list for this workshop is here.

About David Shevlino: David Shevlino studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (certificate ’84) and the University of Pennsylvania (BFA ’92). His work has been featured in national publications and he has exhibited his work and taught workshops throughout the U.S. He has also produced a series of videos and DVDs about his artwork and painting methods.

His exposure to art began as a teenager growing up in NJ near NYC. He began making trips to art museums in NYC when he was 15 and developed a love of traditional figurative painting. As a youth he found himself especially drawn to the old masters. Those early trips to the museum instilled in him a love of craft and a sense of where painting comes from. For most of his artistic career he has tried to take what he has learned about traditional painting and mold it into something he can call his own, which presently means exploring the place between traditional figurative painting and abstraction.

For more on David, visit his website.

WORKSHOPS:  Cancellations by the student – more than 90 days: full refund. Under 90 days: $50 non-refundable registration fee is included in the workshop tuition.  Deposit is non-refundable within 14 days of the start of the workshop.

Face & Figure – September 2-October 1

Face & Figure – September 2-October 1

by | Jun 30, 2017 | Past Exhibitions

Face & Figure – September 2-October 1

Deadline: Friday, August 11

CALL FOR ENTRIES Call for entries Art Guild invites all artists, 18 years and older (high school students ages 14-18 years may enter in the student category), to submit artworks for consideration for “Face & Figure” a Juried Competition and Exhibition. 

Criteria All styles from abstract to realism are welcome. All works must be original. The selection committee’s decision is final. Works to be included in this exhibition must be available from August 28 – October 1, 2017.

MEDIUMS Including but not limited to acrylic, oil, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, collage, encaustic, etching/prints, or sculpture with pedestal. (NO PHOTOGRAPHY, NO COPIES, REPRODUCTIONS OR GICLEES.)

JUROR Diana DeSantis is a portrait painter who has studied with David Leffel and Harvey Dinnerstein. She is a master pastelist at the International Assoc. of Pastel Societies; a signature member of Pastel Society of America; a fellow of American Artist Professional League and a member of the Portrait Society of America. Her work has been published in American Artist, Artist Magazine, The Pastel Journal. Her work has been shown at the Nassau County Museum of Art; Heckscher Museum; National Arts Club, Manhattan; Salmagundi Club; and Pastel Society exhibits in France, Italy and Russia.

ENTRY FEE  Registration is required! (See below.) Register below and pay your entry fee with your cc via paypal or email us your images (with your name, title of piece, etc), download and fill out this form and mail with your check.

ENTRIES Digital submissions of up to three (3) images via email to artshow@TheArtGuild.org or uploaded to our website, should be  between 1 and 3MB each, and between 2,000 and 4,000 pixels on their longest side. Please name your ACTUAL IMAGE FILES 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.
If you email the images, please include your name, contact information and the title, medium, value, and size in your email.

Works previously exhibited at The Art Guild Gallery will not be considered. Contact us at 516-304-5797 or info@TheArtGuild.org with any questions regarding uploading or emailing your images.

SIZE And Framing Size, with frame, must not exceed 36” on the longest side. Work should be cleanly matted and/or framed (if appropriate), wired securely for hanging, with the wire attached via screw eyes or D-rings to the frame, not the backboard. (Gallery wraps are acceptable.) No saw tooth hangers, no tape or string on the back. Work must be labeled with the title (if any), artist’s name, phone number, and email address.  The Art Guild reserves the right to turn away any artwork that does not comply.

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 16.

Delivery of ARTWORK Selected artwork, (ready for display), is to be delivered on the dates indicated below. Please provide a typed bio or artist statement, printed on one side of an 8.5 x 11 sheet of white paper.

AWARDS 1st Place $300 • 2nd Place $200 • 3rd Place $100 • Honorable Mention certificates and Student Award/s (if applicable) will also be awarded.

SALES 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.

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.

Questions Email artshow@TheArtGuild.org. Please put “Face & Figure” in the subject line. 

CALENDAR

• FrIday, August 11: Application & images must be received.
• AFTER Wednesday, August 16: Acceptance/Rejection notification

DROP OFF  Entries must be delivered to The Art Guild, 200 Port Washington Blvd, Manhasset, NY 11030, at these times.
• Sunday, August 27: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
• Monday, August 28: 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Exhibit
• Saturday, September 2 – Sunday, October 1
Gallery open Saturdays & Sundays 1:00 – 5:00 pm & by appointment 

Artist’s Reception & Awards Ceremony
• Friday, September 8 : 6:00 – 8:00 pm   

Pick-Up
• Sunday, October 1: 3:00 – 5:00 pm (Exhibit Closes)     
• Monday, October 2: 5:00 – 7:00 pm   

Summer 2015 Adult Classes – Watercolor & Drawing/Painting

by | May 13, 2015 | Archive

Watercolor – 8 Weeks – Intermediate and Up
June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22 • 9 am – noon
Instructor: Eileen Neville

$320 members/$350 non-members

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Watercolor is a truly diverse medium. Explore techniques – learn washes, wet on wet painting, glazing and dry brush methods. We will begin to understand the properties of pigments and when to use them properly.

More advanced students move beyond the basics, creating a series of more complex paintings and completing their own interpretations of projects presented in class.

Watercolor is always challenging, fresh and new.

Materials list on registration.

Register with your credit card via PayPal using the button below or download the registration form here & mail with your check to The Art Guild.


Summer Watercolor w/Eileen Neville



Drawing and Painting for Adults – All Levels
6 Weeks – July 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6, 13 • 10 am – noon
Instructor: Barbara Silbert

$150 members & non-members

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Drawing and Painting for Adults (all levels) will be taught by award winning artist and instructor, Barbara Silbert. This class is for anyone who likes to draw and/or paint in oils, acrylics or pastels.

A still life will be set up on the first day and in following weeks Barbara will instruct students on the portrait, figure, landscape, and perspective.

Weather permitting, the class may be held outdoors at Elderfields.

Materials list provided at registration.

Register with your credit card via PayPal using the button below or download the registration form here & mail with your check to The Art Guild.


Drawing & Painting w/Barbara Silbert
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