Special Events

2011 Akron Society of Artists Workshops

Overcoming the Pitfalls of Painting Landscapes from Photographs

with Lawrence Churski – February 24th & 25th

This workshop will cover the fundamentals of composition, color, and value as the basis for painting successful landscapes. It is the aim of the workshop to help each individual develop greater skills of observation and greater competency in the studio as well as plein air work. Instruction will include a lecture, demonstration, class critique and one on one time with participants. Bring a photo you would like to work from, or choose one of mine. Participants may work in any medium, but Larry will work in oil.

Learn more about Lawrence Churski at:lawrencechurski.com

Workshop Fee: ASA members $200 / Non-members $225 Tuition due by February 3rd.

Larger than Life Oil Painting Portraiture

with Judy Takács – April 19th, 20th & 21st

An intermediate oil painting portraiture workshop with generous doses of “how to” as well as “why to” where Judy will demonstrate each morning how she progresses through stages of her Larger than Life approach and attendees will pursue the same effort from the same model each afternoon to develop a realistic and powerful portrait. Individual instruction and attention to the unique goals of each attendee will be the focus during the afternoon sessions of this workshop.

This is a workshop where experienced painters can find techniques and philosophies to help them take their portraits to the next level while beginners find instruction and inspiration to move forward.

Learn more about Judy Takács on facebook: JudyTakacs Paints People

Workshop Fee: ASA members $275 / Non-members $300. Tuition due by March 30th.

The Art of the Start – Redefining Gesture

Three Day Figure Drawing Workshop Presented by Master Draftsman Michael Mentler – May 17th, 18th & 19th

Gesture is the most important part of the drawing process and the part we give the least consideration. In this workshop we will start by analyzing the dynamics of the pose before drawing. You will study these elements of the process: Grounding, Empathy, Structure, Tension, Unity, Rhythm and Expression. Michael will give demonstrations each morning and in the afternoon will work with each individual to expand their understanding of the drawing process. Great finishes don't happen without great starts!

Learn more about Michael Mentler at The Society of Figurative Arts website: www.tsofa.com.

Workshop Fee: ASA members $325 / Non-members $350. Tuition due by April 20th.

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