Session // Dec 26th -29th
Class Time: Thursday -Sunday, 9am -11pm
Description
Complimentary underpainting techniques involve applying a base layer of paint using complimentary colors(colors opposite of each other on the color wheel, such as green and red or blue and orange) before applying the final layers on the actual painting colors. The goal is to create a rich, dynamic foundation that can influence the colors applied on top , helping to add depth, vibrancy and harmony to the final piece.
The workshop will cover a classic and highly effective technique that enhances the understanding of color theory, while simplifying the painting process. Participants will leave with valuable tools to refine their skills and improve their approach to using color in their artwork.
Each day will build upon techniques learned in the previous class. Students will have the opportunity to create at least 2 finished projects.
Who it’s for
This workshop is ideal for students with some prior painting experience and is recommended for ages 11 and up. However, younger students with an interest in acrylic painting may also find it beneficial.
Price: $260, materials included
Spaces are limited, please register soon.
Figure Drawing
Class Time: TBA
Description
The artist’s most difficult task is to convey the moment in motion, so when it comes to human figures, we need to understand basic human anatomy and structure. If you have taken figure drawing classes before, this workshop will not be a repeat, it is designed to strengthen students’ ability to draw people at your level. You will learn:
Anatomy and structure of relative bone and muscles positions
Hands and feet in relation to different parts of the body
How to capture the body movement
Students get to practice their understanding of the human figure in various gestures, perspectives, lighting, and attire
Drawing from live models in various static positions as well as during movement
Students will not just copy from photos but will be able to use them as references, creating their own composition. Drawings will be more “alive”, dynamic, and three dimensional.
Who it’s for
This workshop is designed for high school students at all levels who are interested in concept art, animation, fashion design, majoring in an art related field and need a strong portfolio, or simply would like to learn drawing and painting people.
Price:
Age: 14 year old and up, basic drawing skill required.
Spaces are limited, please register soon.
Fashion Design
See Camps/Boot Camp page
Description
In these fashion design workshop, we will learn how to sketch and visualize your own fashion designs. Figure drawings are the basic skills about fashion sketching. The instructor will help you to learn about the body proportions and postures. Then, you will pick your preferable references from our fashion portfolio to work on your own design project. All levels are welcome, students will be guided individually based on their skills and styles.
About class instructor - Lulu has a Master's degree in traditional Chinese painting at Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing and a second Master's in Illustration at one of the best fashion schools in the world - Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. She was invited to do live sketches at New York Fashion Week from 2015 to 2018, by both American and Chinese fashion designers, such as Lanyu, Taoray Wang, and Cristina Ruales. She also participated in multiple solo and group exhibitions in New York City and San Diego, with published work in a variety of magazines.
Who it’s for
This workshop is for students who are interested in fashion design as a hobby or major in fashion design related field.
*Basic drawing skills required
Still Life Drawing
Coming session see boot camp page
[ages 12+] Students will learn real-life observational drawing at a high level of realism and detail. The objects in place will include a variety of textures and materials that challenge the student’s ability to draw with clear, realistic refinement.
Description
The goal is to create a single, finished still-life piece in a timely manner. This is a more advanced class where students will render without the use of outlines, but with values (using shading and lighting to differentiate between objects) with Conte Crayons and Charcoal.
Textures students will experience rendering include that of:
Glass bottles
Metal objects
Soft fur
Fabric with folds & wrinkles
Who it’s for
This workshop is great for experienced students who want to a strong addition for their portfolio, as well as those who want to increase their observational drawing speed and accuracy.
*Basic drawing skills required
Clay Hand building and Sculpting
Description: USARTS is partnering with iCreate studio to offer clay hand building classes for students 6-15 yo.
Do you enjoy getting dirty, but don't want to roll in the mud? With clay hand building and sculpting, you can create coil or more intricate pots, or a statue/figurine! This class will take you through the adventure of using your hands to model a shapeless blob into what you want it to be!
Students will learn to:
Roll some clay, and coil it to create a pot, a figure, or a mug!
Knead with your hands and arms to create very unique clay projects and learn how to add decorative pieces and markings.
Create more sophisticated pots or contemporary statues.
Who its for
These classes are designed for students 6-15 yo, who like to work with their hands and are interested in exploring 3 dimensional art form.
Class Schedule:
Price:
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Drawing & Painting for Adults
New session is coming soon
This is a daytime class during the week for adults and seniors to learn and practice legitimate oil painting techniques.
The class will be catered towards beginners who will learn step by step to create realistic and beautiful paintings with traditional knowledge passed down from the renaissance era. We will cover:
Drawing with accuracy
Mixing realistic colors
Lighting and shading for landscapes and still-life
Creating Points of Focus and Depth of Field
Designing original work
Producing beautiful artwork
Speed Draw
Next session dates to be announced
Students will engage in a rigorous series of 2-10 min live figure model poses. As many subjects artists face in the real world do not offer much time, a serious student needs the ability to depict what they see at the moment.
We will teach the necessary understanding of basic anatomy and rhythm for students capture the essence of gestures in simple but effective lines. The time pressure will also sharpen their observation skills so that future drawings to be accurate from the start, advancing the overall quality of their pieces to the cleaner professional level.
Outdoor Drawing
Next session dates to be announced
