Floral Still Life in Pastel with Jane McGraw, PSA Two-Day Workshop: POSTPONED
A TWO-DAY WORKSHOP ON THE PAINTING OF FLORAL/STILL LIFE USING THE VIVID COLOR AND FLEXIBILITY OF THE PASTEL.
An introductory demonstration will explore the use of underpaintings and how they contribute to more expressive paintingsEmphasis will be on simplifying forms, depth of space, line quality, composition and color value. During the workshop students will explore using color and design in a new and different way.Explore the secrets of the still life by seeing not only the forms, values, and edges but also the movement and atmosphere surrounding the still life pieces.
This workshop provides an understanding of the concepts and techniques of pastel painting. Artists of all levels of painting abilities are welcome.
Day One: Beginning the Painting
A demonstration will illustrate and discuss firstly, design choices in the selection and placement of the still life objects. Afterward, color choices will be explored in preparation of the painting by the use of underpainting techniques.
Students will have the opportunity to apply these principles by completing a study of a still life using reference material that will be supplied to them before working from life.
Day Two: Direct Observation
A morning demo will illustrate the implementation of pastel painting principles to capture the beauty of the still life. Using effective pastel strokes and blending or not blending to create and maintain fresh paint quality will also be discussed. Students will work from live setups to create their own individual interpretation and depiction of the floral still life.
Jane McGraw began drawing as a youth in Scotland.She received her masters degree and teaching degrees in New York and studied at the Art Students League of New York with such renowned artists as Richard Pionk, Frank Mason and Harvey Dinnerstein.
A former university instructor and administrator and founder of both the Art Circle and the Muttontown School of Fine Arts at the Chelsea Center, Ms McGraw’s current artistic attentions are solely directed to painting and teaching.
Ms McGraw’s recent commissions include portraits of children in Virginia, Maryland and New York. Recent exhibitions of both pastel and oil paintings have been viewed at the Salmagundi Club and National Arts Club in New York City as well as Long Island venues including the Barnes Gallery, the Huntington Art Center and the Long Island University at C.W. Post in Long Island.Recent acquisitions include Bank of America and the United States Department of Commerce.
She is a life member of the Art Students League of New York and a juried member of many organizations including the Oil Painters of America, The American Society of Marine Painters, the Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club, the Hudson Valley Art Association and the Audubon Artists.
FOR THIS WORKSHOP: 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.
We will cover all of the basic elements of our cellphone camera but will work on photographing tips to create the best design, lighting, picking exciting subjects, etc. We will then go over the advanced editing so you can bring your photos to a much higher quality.
Bring your smartphone (iPhone 5, 6, 6+, 7, 7+ (or higher) or similar smartphone). Please download the SnapSeed App from iTunes or other app downloading program to be prepared for class.
1 hour: Understanding your camera
1.5 hours: Outside photography at Elderfields or nearby
1.5 hours: Working with editing Apps (Bring lunch or snack)
Understanding your camera. Tips for getting ready to use your camera: settings, using the shutters, assuring clear focus, adjusting the exposure, organizing your photos into albums, HDR shooting, Auto-focus lock, back-lit situations and more.
Deciding what to photograph. How to capture what you feel about the image you want to photograph. Is it exciting, mysterious, painterly, or inspirational – create a work of art! Convert it to black & white or vibrant color.
Creating the best design in your camera. Looking for the focus, identifying the direction of light, finding the best angle and horizontal position. Best time of day to shoot. How to look for a variety of shapes and color, and many more ways of getting outside the box and wind up with professional looking photos.
Photography and Editing Apps. We will review many of the most exciting photography editing apps that you will use to turn your photos into a continuing, memorable, body of work. You will never settle for a mediocre photographs again. Adjust the shadows, the mood, the exposure and finally understand how to replicate all of the adjustments that you might have once created in a darkroom. These apps are not just filters. Howard will show you more than 10 of the most sophisticated editing apps that are easy to use, understand and implement for all of your future photography.
You can register with your credit card via Paypal (below) or download this registration form and mail with your check to The Art Guild.
Colored Pencil: Beyond the Basics with Katrina Benson 6 Weeks • Tuesdays • TBA $TBA
Join Katrina as she helps you explore beyond the basics, including experimenting with different surfaces, and mixing colored pencils with other media.
This class will offer selected projects, along with short explorations of different surfaces and techniques. Students are encouraged to choose the class projects; however they may also bring their own. Periodic additional materials fees will apply depending on projects select. All students wil need to bring basic supplies, and a list of suggested items will be provided prior to the first class.
Some experience necessary.
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Katrina Benson is an award-winning artist working primarily in colored pencil and watercolor. You can find out more about Katrina on her website www.kblfineart.com.
Academic Figure Drawing & Painting (Long Pose) with Leeanna Chipana 11 Weeks • Fridays • Sept 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct 5, 19, Nov 2, 9, 16, 30, Dec 14
2:30 – 5:30pm $535 M/$570 NM
Deposits being taken. (No class Oct. 12, Oct. 26, Nov, 23 and Dec. 7.)
In this course, students will first work with the model in order to practice gesture drawing. We will have short poses starting with one minute to 5 minutes, ten minute and then 20 minute poses. Then students will work on a longer 4-session pose.
Students will be given step by step instructions on how to draw the figure first starting with the block in and incorporating the gesture, poetry, anatomy and structural understanding of the nude. Leeanna will discuss anatomy each session and handouts will be given out.
Students will first draw the figure before going on to painting.
Includes model fee.
Materials list will be provided.
Leeanna Chipana began her art studies at the Stevenson Academy of Fine Arts in Oyster Bay, NY in 2004 where she studied under painter and illustrator Attila Hejja. While working as his personal assistant Leeanna studied figure painting with Mr. Hejja. After Mr. Hejja’s sudden death in the Summer of 2007, Leeanna decided to devote her life to pursuing her own art studies more rigorously and dedicate herself to teaching traditional painting and drawing. She started by attending the New York Art Students League where she studied figure painting for two years with artist Nelson Shanks. She went on to continue her studies under full scholarship with Robert Armetta of the Long Island Academy of Fine Art at the Atelier Armetta program located in Glen Cove, NY. She attended the Water Street Atelier where she was enrolled in a full-time program dedicated to classical drawing and painting under artist Jacob Collins. Her work ranges from landscapes to still-life and portraits from life.
Leeanna continued her training at the Grand Central Atelier in New York in their full-time core program – the Water Street Atelier with Jacob Collins. She was a recipient of the John F. and Anna Lee Stacey Grant, a Hudson River Fellow and was awarded a scholarship to attend the New York Academy of Art. She teaches on Long Island’s North Shore.
2018 Nassau County High School Student Juried Exhibit at The Art Guild at Elderfields November 3 – November 25
Artists’ Reception and Award Ceremony Sunday, November 4, 3-5 PM
Gallery and Reception: Free and open to the public
CALL FOR ENTRIES: The Art Guild invites all Nassau County High School Students to submit digital images of their 2D or 3D artworks for consideration to its “2018 Nassau County High School Student Juried Art Competition & Exhibition” which will be on view at The Art Guild’s home, Elderfields Historic Preserve.
CRITERIA: All styles from abstract to realism are welcome. Student’s 2D or 3D work must be original and done “by hand” (no mechanical reproductions or giclees) and created within the last two years. The selection committee’s decision is final. Works to be included in this exhibition must be available from October 29 – November 25, 2018. No exceptions.
MEDIUMS: Including but not limited to acrylic, oil, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, digital art, collage, encaustic, etching/prints or sculpture with pedestal. (NO COPIES, PHOTOGRAPHY, REPRODUCTIONS OR GICLEES.)
SIZE: Maximum size 30 x 30 inches including frame.
JUROR: Stephanie Navon-Jacobson is an artist and educator who came to teaching after working as a graphic designer. She joined the faculty at St John’s University 2001. In addition, she teaches at the Art League of Long Island and Great Neck Adult Program.
ENTRY FEE: $25.00 for up to TWO entries per student. Each student must fill out a separate form. No combining of fees or entries.
ENTRIES: Submission of images of student’s original 2D or 3D artwork created within the last two years should be sent Apply in one of these ways: • Fill out the online form below, upload images and pay with a credit card via PayPal OR
• Email images to ArtShow@theartguild.org, print form, and mail with a check to:
The Art Guild
200 Port Washington Blvd.
MANHASSET, NY 11030
All entries MUST be submitted as digital files in JPG format, between 1 and 3 MB each, with 2,000 to 4,000 pixels on longest side. Label digital images as follows: artist’s lastname_firstname_entrynumber_title.jpg. (example: smith_john_1_beachsunset.jpg).
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: October 12
TEACHERS: We are happy to work with you! If you want to submit a group of students and have your district pay their submission fees, please give us a call (516-304-5797) or email us (info@theartguild.org). We look forward to working with you!
ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION: The Art Guild Selection Committee will review all entries and notify each artist as to the acceptance of submitted work by October 17, 2018. 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.
FRAMING: Artwork must be framed unless gallery wrapped. Mat boards must be clean. All work must be securely wired for hanging with the wire attached via screw eyes or D-rings to the frame. ABSOLUTELY NO sawtooth hangers, duct tape, or glued on wires. Label back of work with artist’s name and title of piece.Please contact The Art Guild with ANY questions or concerns.
DROP OFF: Accepted entries must be hand delivered to The Art Guild at these times October 28, 3-5 pm October 29, 5-7 pm
All Artwork MUST be suitably framed and wired for hanging (see Framing, above).
ARTISTS’ RECEPTION & AWARDS CEREMONY: Sunday, November 4, 3:00 – 5:00 pm. Please invite family and friends! If you can’t make it to the reception, the gallery is open November 3 – 25, on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5 pm and by appointment.
FORM: Please fill out your information and upload your images below. If you have a problem with the form or prefer to send a check, click here for prospectus and registration form, and email your images to artshow@theartguild.org. If you have further questions or concerns, please call 516-304-5797.
Teachers:Please let us know if you want to submit a group of students and/or have the school pay for their entries. We are happy to work with you.
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