All Media |
Open Studios: All Levels and All Mediums WelcomeInstructor: Rotating Facilitator Mondays, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PMClass Starts on Jan 7, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio Jan 7-Mar 25
Facilitators: Michael Musto and Jack Robinson
Save time in your busy schedule to work on your art. Join fellow OSA artists in relaxed, self directed studio sessions. All mediums welcome, bring what you are working on.
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Life Drawing Open Studio with Unclothed Model: All Levels WelcomeInstructor: Rotating Facilitator Fridays, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMClass Starts on Jan 11, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio A
Jan 11 - April 5
Take this opportunity to join fellow artists to practice drawing the nude figure and improve your skills. All mediums are welcome in each of these friendly, professional sessions. OSA provides talented professional artist models, a studio facilitator, easels, chairs, drawing benches, and boards.
Faciliators:
2/15- Melissa DeTroy - Adam
2/22- Richard Ferguson
3/1- Greg Epkes
3/8- Melissa DeTroy
3/15- Richard Ferguson
3/22- NO SESSION
3/29- Greg Epkes
4/5- Richard Ferguson
4/12- NO SESSION
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All Media Saturdays with Susan KuznitskyInstructor: Susan Kuznitsky Saturdays, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PMClass Starts on Mar 23, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio A Spring Term: March 23 - June 1 (no class March 30, April 6 and 20)
Improve your skills in whatever medium you choose or try a new one. You will see the principles are the same. Work on composition, drawing, color harmony and more! Work from a photo reference or still life. Drop ins welcome.
No refunds once the class series has started but makeups are available on alternate days during the series.
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Single Pose Figure Sessions with Joanne Radmilovich Kollman: All Levels and Mediums WelcomeInstructor: Joanne R. Kollman Fridays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMClass Starts on Mar 29, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio A Spring Term Session 1: March 29 - May 10
Join this “Fine Arts Friday" Portrait & Figure Group. Enjoy inspiration from fellow artists and share art ideas. Work in the drawing or painting medium of your choice. Clothed models with an occasional partial nude.
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Open Studios: All Levels and All Mediums WelcomeInstructor: Rotating Facilitator Mondays, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PMClass Starts on Apr 1, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio Spring Term: April 1 - July 1 ( No class April 8 and May 27)
Facilitators: Michael Musto and Jack Robinson
Save time in your busy schedule to work on your art. Join fellow OSA artists in relaxed, self directed studio sessions. All mediums welcome, bring what you are working on.
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Life Drawing Open Studio with Unclothed Model: All Levels WelcomeInstructor: Rotating Facilitator Fridays, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMClass Starts on Apr 19, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio A
Spring Term: April 19 - July 5
Take this opportunity to join fellow artists to practice drawing the nude figure and improve your skills. All mediums are welcome in each of these friendly, professional sessions. OSA provides talented professional artist models, a studio facilitator, easels, chairs, drawing benches, and boards.
remember to tip your model.
Facilitators:
4/19 – Joanne Kollman
4/26 – Greg Epkes
5/3 – Richard Ferguson
5/10 – Joanne Kollman
5/17 – Greg Epkes
5/24 – Richard Ferguson
5/31 - Joanne Kollman
6/7 – Greg Epkes
6/14 – Richard Ferguson
6/21 - Joanne Kollman
6/28 - Greg Epkes
7/5 – Richard Ferguson
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Single Pose Figure Sessions with Joanne Radmilovich Kollman: All Levels and Mediums WelcomeInstructor: Joanne R. Kollman Fridays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMClass Starts on May 17, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio A Spring Term Session 2: May 17 - June 21
Join this “Fine Arts Friday" Portrait & Figure Group. Enjoy inspiration from fellow artists and share art ideas. Work in the drawing or painting medium of your choice. Clothed models with an occasional partial nude.
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Open Studios: All Levels and All Mediums WelcomeInstructor: Rotating Facilitator Mondays, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PMClass Starts on Aug 5, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio Summer term: August 5 - September 9 ( No class August 12, 19)
Facilitators: Michael Musto and Jack Robinson
Save time in your busy schedule to work on your art. Join fellow OSA artists in relaxed, self directed studio sessions. All mediums welcome, bring what you are working on.
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Calligraphy |
Illustrated Lettering with Nicole PooleInstructor: Nicole Poole Fridays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PMClass Starts on Apr 19, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio B Spring Term: April 19 - June 7
Explore a variety of lettering styles, both classic and modern. Experiment with mixed media embellishments and illumination using a variety of tools and materials. This course integrates well into an artist’s broader creative work.
If interested in being a drop-ins or have questions regarding materials; contact instructor at lionandpoppy@gmail.com (Drop-in students must receive instructor permission).
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Drawing |
Botanical Drawing with Janet Parker: All Levels WelcomeInstructor: Janet Parker Mondays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMClass Starts on Jan 14, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio A
Jan 14-Mar 25
Take the time to observe and draw the from the beautiful natural world around you.
This year each quarter starts with the first month focusing on basic drawing principles and techniques designed for beginners. The second month is more geared to all levels, and the third month will feature challenges to keep experienced students interested.
And throughout the year, we will generally keep to one subject per month.
For a detailed overview of classes in the first half of 2019, click here.
Supply list
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 Urban Street Sketching and Drawing Techniques with Dennis AndersonInstructor: Dennis Anderson Wednesdays, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PMClass Starts on Mar 27, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio A Join with Dennis Anderson and participate in weekly demonstrations that will guide and improve your individual drawing ability.
Using Dry Medium, Dennis will demonstrate the basic techniques he has learned from practical drawing exercises; like handling tonality, learning how to develop a descriptive line, and modeling techniques where values can be used to describe three-dimensional form.
Learn why Dennis finds, the Portland area with the many diverse neighborhoods a rich resource of subject matter for this drawing course.
-Discovery the descriptive information derived from the everyday street scenes and then create individual narratives in drawing studies that tell your story.
Spring Term: March 27 - May 22 (no class April 10)
Join Dennis Anderson and participate in weekly demonstrations that will guide and improve your individual drawing ability.
Using Dry Medium, Dennis will demonstrate the basic techniques he has learned from practical drawing exercises; like handling tonality, learning how to develop a descriptive line, and modeling techniques where values can be used to describe three-dimensional form.
Learn why Dennis finds, the Portland area with the many diverse neighborhoods a rich resource of subject matter for this drawing course. Discovery the descriptive information derived from the everyday street scenes and then create individual narratives in drawing studies that tell your story.
Suggested materials:
A Drawing Kit
Sketchbook / 6x9
Drawing pad / 11x14
Erasers
Chamois
Drawing Clips (?)
Pencils (H, 2B,4B)
Drawing pens (pilot type)
Charcoal (vine, soft ,medium)
Sandpad
Camera/ iphone
(to improve the way each student draws
- digital print outs, copying of images)
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 Botanical Drawing with Janet ParkerInstructor: Janet Parker Mondays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMClass Starts on Apr 1, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio A Take the time to observe and draw from the beautiful natural world around you. Roughly each month, we’ll focus on a different plant
subject, throughout the month. Along the way we’ll explore using different techniques and materials, always reviewing basic principles
for drawing realistically. Each class will include some demonstration, along with the goal of giving students plenty of time to draw in
class. I also encourage students to keep a botanical themed sketchbook for work in and outside of the classroom. To learn more about
what’s planned for each class, please contact Janet for a schedule. jkp920@gmail.com
Spring Term: April 1- June 17 (no class April 8, May 20, and 27)
Take the time to observe and draw from the beautiful natural world around you. Roughly each month, we’ll focus on a different plant subject, throughout the month. Along the way we’ll explore using different techniques and materials, always reviewing basic principles for drawing realistically. Each class will include some demonstration, along with the goal of giving students plenty of time to draw in class. I also encourage students to keep a botanical themed sketchbook for work in and outside of the classroom. To learn more about what’s planned for each class, please contact Janet for a schedule. jkp920@gmail.com
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Drawing Gestures with Randall Vemer: From Ballerinas to SuperheroesInstructor: Randall Vemer Thursdays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMClass Starts on Apr 4, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio Spring Term: April 4 - June 13 (no class April 11, 25, and May 30)
This class is focused on the drawing practice of the gesture. Learn drawing skills in small, manageable lessons. Use 300-year-old priciples and techniques that are easily understandable. Create convincing and beautiful form drawings. The Instructor's extensive slide collection complements each drawing session. Those ready for the next step may move on to under painting.
Randall Vemer's website
Supply List:
18" x 24" newsprint paper
assortment of soft charcoal
Underpainting supply list (optional):
simply white and raw umber in acrylic or oil
canvas or canvas pad
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 Fundamentals of Botanical Drawing with Janet ParkerInstructor: Janet Parker Sundays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMClass Starts on Apr 14, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio A Spring term: April 14 - June 16 (no class May 19) no drop-ins
9 Sundays from 1 - 4 pm
Class 1 - Introductions. We’ll talk about direct observation, a bit about history of botanical art, what’s going on in botanical art today,
etc. share some books, ASBA journals, Oregon Botanical Artists, etc. Then we’ll dive into the “invaluable value scale” - practice seeing
and creating continuous tone, and edges vs. smooth value changes, while getting acquainted with various grades of graphite pencils,
and how they interact with our paper. In class students will work on the various value scales, and for homework they will complete
those scales.
Class 2 - Shading, (aka toning) adding textures - making mini landscapes
Homework will be finishing the mini landscapes we started in class
Class 3 - Studying basic geometric shapes as they relate to drawing plant forms (and everything else!). Sphere, cylinder, cone, and cup
or bowl. We look at a cube too, but it’s less common in nature.
Perspective - basic theory of linear perspective. Using a plexiglas plane to simplify drawing in perspective.
Homework: practice drawing ellipses. And use the plexiglas plane and / or other measuring tools to make a line drawing of a cup in 2
views.
Class 4 - Perspective + Light on Form. Discussion of the “imaginary” light source.
Tone line drawings of a cup using the idea of the imaginary light source. Homework: if you have time, find an example of each shape in
nature (cylinder, sphere, cone, cup) and draw them from a few different pov’s, and tone using the imaginary light source.
Class 5 - Perspective + Light on Form continued - including light on convex and concave forms. We’ll use a white plastic spoon to
observe light on convex and concave forms, and practice toning those shapes.
Class 6 - Putting it all together, and observing a simple subject (tulip, apple, pear - appropriate to season). In this class we’ll look at
other tools for direct observation and capturing accurate perspective (besides the plexiglas plane). I’ll demonstrate using rulers and
calipers. Homework: tone the subject using the imaginary light source, or feel free to try lighting your subject.
Class 7 - Looking at leaves (1 of 2 classes on leaves) - observing the very different features of a common front and back of a leaf. Using
leaf rubbings to understand venation, and employing shading to the convex & concave shapes on the top and bottom surfaces of a leaf,
to suggest a sense of volume.
Homework: Continue toning the front and back of your leaves.
Class 8 - Looking at leaves part 2 - observing and drawing how leaf shapes twist and turn on a branch. We’ll work on a step-by-step
method for drawing a curled leaf. We’ll also spend some time drawing a section of ribbon, shaped into a curl, or curls.
Homework: Draw more ribbon curls, and tone them for light on form, or - draw several views in your drawing pad suggesting floating
leaves, and tone them
Class 9 - Last class - Possible subjects of focus for this last class: 1) continue working on leaves; 2) learn techniques for drawing a root
system (leeks are the ideal subject for this; other options, onions and scallions); 3) Simple composition of overlapping subjects such as a
cluster of 5 or more grapes. Also possiblyl- some tips for working in the field and maintaining a sketchbook of your botanical studies.
Homework : Get out there and draw!
Class 1 - Introductions. We’ll talk about direct observation, a bit about history of botanical art, what’s going on in botanical art today, etc. Then we’ll dive into the “invaluable value scale” - practice seeing and creating continuous tone, and edges vs. smooth value changes, while getting acquainted with various grades of graphite pencils, and how they interact with our paper.
Class 2 - Shading, (aka toning) adding textures - making mini landscapes.
Class 3 - Studying basic geometric shapes as they relate to drawing plant forms (and everything else!).
Class 4 - Perspective + Light on Form. Discussion of the “imaginary” light source. Tone line drawings of a cup using the idea of the imaginary light source.
Class 5 - Perspective + Light on Form continued - including light on convex and concave forms. We’ll use a white plastic spoon to observe light on convex and concave forms, and practice toning those shapes.
Class 6 - Putting it all together, and observing a simple subject (tulip, apple, pear- appropriate to season).
Class 7 - Looking at leaves (1 of 2 classes on leaves) - observing the very different features of a common front and back of a leaf. Using leaf rubbings to understand venation, and employing shading to the convex & concave shapes on the top and bottom surfaces of a leaf, to suggest a sense of volume.
Class 8 - Looking at leaves part 2 - observing and drawing how leaf shapes twist and turn on a branch. We’ll work on a step-by-step method for drawing a curled leaf. We’ll also spend some time drawing a section of ribbon, shaped into a curl, or curls.
Class 9 - Last class - Possible subjects of focus for this last class:
1) continue working on leaves
2) learn techniques for drawing a root system (leeks are the ideal subject for this; other options, onions and scallions)
3) Simple composition of overlapping subjects such as a cluster of 5 or more grapes. Also possibly- some tips for working in the field and maintaining a sketchbook of your botanical studies.
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 Botanical Drawing with Janet ParkerInstructor: Janet Parker Mondays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMClass Starts on Jul 1, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio A Take the time to observe and draw from the beautiful natural world around you. Roughly each month, we’ll focus on a different plant
subject, throughout the month. Along the way we’ll explore using different techniques and materials, always reviewing basic principles
for drawing realistically. Each class will include some demonstration, along with the goal of giving students plenty of time to draw in
class. I also encourage students to keep a botanical themed sketchbook for work in and outside of the classroom. To learn more about
what’s planned for each class, please contact Janet for a schedule. jkp920@gmail.com
Summer Term: July 1- Sept 16 (no class July 8, Aug 19, Sept 2)
Take the time to observe and draw from the beautiful natural world around you. Roughly each month, we’ll focus on a different plant subject, throughout the month. Along the way we’ll explore using different techniques and materials, always reviewing basic principles for drawing realistically. Each class will include some demonstration, along with the goal of giving students plenty of time to draw in class. I also encourage students to keep a botanical themed sketchbook for work in and outside of the classroom. To learn more about what’s planned for each class, please contact Janet for a schedule. jkp920@gmail.com
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Painting |
Oil Painting Success with Dorothy Fitzgerald: All Levels Welcome (Saturdays)Instructor: Dorothy Fitzgerald Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMClass Starts on Jan 5, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio Jan 5-Mar 23
Focus on what it takes to create a successful painting, basic to advance skills are demonstrated. Student are invited to work on the daily topic or bring in their own subject matter. Each artist is encouraged to develop their own style, whether realism, abstract, or impressionism. Class feature lots of individual help. Everyone learns and shares a few laughs along the way. Attend one or both days, drop-ins welcome.
Please let the office or Dorothy know if you are planning on coming so she can be prepared.
Supply List: Bring what you have and ask instructor for guidance
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 The Impressionist's Magic Bullet with Alan Scott-MoncrieffInstructor: Alan Scott-Moncrieff Sundays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PMClass Starts on Jan 6, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio Jan 6-Mar 24
Alan will teach a proprietary oil painting technique he has developed over three decades that is uniquely suited to achieving bold, satisfying results in the field or studio. Students are welcome to use acrylics. Armed with this exciting approach, students will quickly attain rewarding results and be inspired to tackle subjects they’d never previously have attempted. Classes will intermittently cover other mediums such as pen and wash, gouache, and acrylics to loosen students up and help them discover the medium that best suits their style.
Alan Scott-Moncrieff is a Scottish American painter and the grandson of renowned American illustrator, Keith Ward. Alan has painted, exhibited and taught in the US, Canada, Mexico, the UK and Asia since 1988 and nurtured numerous students on their path to becoming fulfilled artists.
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Expressive Oil Painting, Fresh Flower Still Life with Joanne Radmilovich KollmanInstructor: Joanne R. Kollman Saturdays, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PMClass Starts on Feb 16, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio Feb 16 - Mar 23 (Febuary 23 Cancelled)
Paint a new, colorful, fresh flower still life every week. Instructor specialized in expressive alla-prima florals. Work on your oil painting skills and expressive mark making. Classes include instruction, demonstrations, and individual help.
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 Alla Prima Portrait Painting in Oils with Joanne Mehl: Section 2Instructor: Joanne Mehl Mondays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PMClass Starts on Feb 18, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio A
Section 1: January 7th – February 11th
We focus on accuracy in drawing, value pattern, and warm and cool color relationships as they pertain to flesh tones.
Section 2: February 18th - March 25th (Feb. 25 class cancelled. Make up day on Feb 28th 1-4pm)
We continue working on these aspects of portraiture while introducing: wet into wet painting using thicker paint and brushes of different shapes and sizes, using brushstroke to define structure and form.
Section 3: April 1st – May 13th (no calss April 8th)
We explore additional textures such as dry brush, line and transparency, learning to control emphasis using detail and value to direct the viewers’ gaze, and, finally, ways to speed up the whole process and paint faster.
Alla Prima is a wet-into-wet oil painting technique where subjects are painted quickly and in one sitting, like in plein air painting. This 18-week course is designed to develop Alla Prima Portrait skills from the ground up. Take all three sections or choose the ones that reflect your skill level.
This 18-week course is appropriate for novice to intermediate skill levels. It will stress observational skills and construction, rendering anatomy, and composition. We’ll explore how drawing relates to painting, color and value, the effects of light and shadow, tonal methods, various modeling techniques, and how to manage a palette and mix colors.
• Drop in students are welcome, but the classes are sequential.
Questions? Email me at joannemehl@comcast.net
Model fee included in price
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 Explore Your Potential In Acrylic Painting with Wayne JiangInstructor: Wayne Jiang Mondays, 9:45 AM - 12:45 PMClass Starts on Mar 25, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio B Spring Term: March 25- June 3 (no class April 8, 15, and 22)
This unique class is designed for those new to acrylic as well as for experienced acrylic painters. Build confidence as you learn techniques that take advantage of this versatile, practical, and non-toxic painting medium.
With a master guide by your side, Wayne will spend time getting to know you and your goals. With lots of individual coaching and step-by-step instructions, Wayne will help you take your painting to the next level no matter where you are in your artistic journey.
We’ll explore classical, impressionistic, and modern painting styles and apply these styles in portrait, landscape, and still life paintings. By gaining color theory and composition knowledge, your painting process will not only be enjoyable, but also successful. By the end of this class, you’ll complete artworks suitable for framing.
The more adventuresome students will learn advanced old master techniques such as layering and glazing. And Wayne will help those who want to develop their own personal style or paint their own subject.
Another added bonus of this class is the guided museum tours. In these tours, Wayne will point out many of the subtle old masters techniques. With plenty of time to talk about these techniques, you’ll get ideas how to apply these techniques in your own work.
Don’t have acrylic paint or canvases? No worries. High quality acrylic paint and painting surfaces will be provided for a small fee.
Supply List
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Oil Painting Success with Dorothy Fitzgerald: All Levels Welcome (Wednesdays)Instructor: Dorothy Fitzgerald Wednesdays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMClass Starts on Mar 27, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio Spring Term: March 27 - June 5 (no class April 10)
Focus on what it takes to create a successful painting, basic to advance skills are demonstrated. Student are invited to work on the daily topic or bring in their own subject matter. Each artist is encouraged to develop their own style, whether realism, abstract, or impressionism. Class feature lots of individual help. Everyone learns and shares a few laughs along the way. Attend one or both days, drop-ins welcome.
Please let the office or Dorothy know if you are planning on coming so she can be prepared.
Supply List: Bring what you have and ask instructor for guidance
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Water Media with Harold Walkup: All Levels WelcomeInstructor: Harold Walkup Wednesdays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PMClass Starts on Mar 27, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio Spring Term: March 27 - May 29 (no class April 10)
This class covers landscape, seascape, and figures in paintings. The goal of this class is to familiarize students in the use of various mediums and techniques to improve the quality of work.
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Art After Hours with Steve KleierInstructor: Steve C. Kleier Wednesdays, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMClass Starts on Mar 27, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio Spring Term: April 3 - June 26 (No class April 10)
I begin each new term reviewing fudementals. Make sure to come to the first lessons if you are a beginner.
This class is designed for the busy person who wants to explore drawing and painting in a relaxed environment. The class presents fundemental art skills and creative concepts using drawing and watercolor. This class is a drop in format so you can begin to take the class anytime. All levels welcome.
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Intermediate Watercolor with Anji GraingerInstructor: Angela Grainger Thursdays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PMClass Starts on Mar 28, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio Spring Term: March 28 - June 13 (No class April 11 and May 2)
Continue developing your watercolor skills with this more specialized class. Take Basic watercolor techniques and expand into different ways to explore the medium, including: negative painting, using masking medium for resist, and experimental methods of pouring through papers and natural fibers through papers and natural fibers. Strong emphasis on composition and design to help in advancing your techniques. Some basis watercolor experience required.
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 The Impressionist's Magic Bullet with Alan Scott-MoncrieffInstructor: Alan Scott-Moncrieff Saturdays, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PMClass Starts on Mar 30, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio Spring Term: March 30 - June 15
This course focuses on a proprietary oil painting technique he's developed over three decades that is uniquely suited to achieving bold, saticfying results in the field or sudio. Armed with this exciting approach, studetns quickly complete impressionistic gems and are inspired to tackle subjects they'd never previously attempted. Classes will intermittently cover other mediums such as pen and wash, gouache, and acrylics to loosen students up and help them discover the medium that best suits their style.
Alan Scott-Moncrieff is a Scottish American Impressionist painter and the grandson of renowned American illustrator, Keith Ward. Alan has painted, exhibited and taught in the US, Canada, Mexico, the UK and Asia since 1988 and nurtured numerous students on their path to becoming fulfilled artists.
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Oil Painting Success with Dorothy Fitzgerald: All Levels Welcome (Wednesdays)Instructor: Dorothy Fitzgerald Saturdays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMClass Starts on Mar 30, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio Spring Term: March 30 - June 8
Focus on what it takes to create a successful painting, basic to advance skills are demonstrated. Student are invited to work on the daily topic or bring in their own subject matter. Each artist is encouraged to develop their own style, whether realism, abstract, or impressionism. Class feature lots of individual help. Everyone learns and shares a few laughs along the way. Attend one or both days, drop-ins welcome.
Please let the office or Dorothy know if you are planning on coming so she can be prepared.
Supply List: Bring what you have and ask instructor for guidance
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Expressive Oil Painting, Fresh Flower Still Life with Joanne Radmilovich KollmanInstructor: Joanne R. Kollman Saturdays, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PMClass Starts on Mar 30, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio A Spring Term Session 1: March 30 - May 4
Paint a new, colorful, fresh flower still life every week. Instructor specialized in expressive alla-prima painting. Work on your oil painting skills, composition and expressive mark making. Classes include instruction, demonstrations, and individual help. All levels welcome. Contact instructor if you have never tried oils and would like to.
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 The Power of Brushwork with Michael OrwickInstructor: Michael Orwick Mondays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PMClass Starts on Apr 1, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio
Spring Term: April 1 - June 3 (No class April 8, 22, and May 27)
Exciting brushwork adds interest and vitality to your painting and is what makes a painting a "painting" and not a photograph.
Students will experience the thrill of expressing themselves while improving and expanding their brushstrokes. An artist's style of brushstrokes is what defines their work and gives it personality. It also plays a big part in the emotional response with the viewer.
Learn how to Create a mood, depict texture and how to guide the viewer’s gaze.
Through informative conversations and step-by-step demonstrations, students will gain an understanding of the interrelated components of painting, including value, shape, color and edge relationships. You'll be painting right alongside Michael Orwick with time for each student to receive personal attention and friendly critiques.
Take home your own light-filled masterpieces along with improved painting methods and theory.
Supply List
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 Alla Prima Portrait Painting in Oils with Joanne Mehl: Section 3Instructor: Joanne Mehl Mondays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PMClass Starts on Apr 1, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio A
Section 1: January 7th – February 11th
We focus on accuracy in drawing, value pattern, and warm and cool color relationships as they pertain to flesh tones.
Section 2: February 18th - March 25th (Feb. 25 class cancelled. Make up day on Feb 28th 1-4pm)
We continue working on these aspects of portraiture while introducing: wet into wet painting using thicker paint and brushes of different shapes and sizes, using brushstroke to define structure and form.
Section 3: April 1st – May 13th (no class April 8th)
We explore additional textures such as dry brush, line and transparency, learning to control emphasis using detail and value to direct the viewers’ gaze, and, finally, ways to speed up the whole process and paint faster.
Alla Prima is a wet-into-wet oil painting technique where subjects are painted quickly and in one sitting, like in plein air painting. This 18-week course is designed to develop Alla Prima Portrait skills from the ground up. Take all three sections or choose the ones that reflect your skill level.
This 18-week course is appropriate for novice to intermediate skill levels. It will stress observational skills and construction, rendering anatomy, and composition. We’ll explore how drawing relates to painting, color and value, the effects of light and shadow, tonal methods, various modeling techniques, and how to manage a palette and mix colors.
• Drop in students are welcome, but the classes are sequential.
Questions? Email me at joannemehl@comcast.net
Model fee included in price
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Variety in Watercolor with Steve KleierInstructor: Steve C. Kleier Tuesdays, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMClass Starts on Apr 2, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio Spring Term: April 2 - June 25 (no class April 9)
I begin each new term reviewing fudementals. Make sure to come to the first lessons if you are a beginner.
In this ongoing class we explore ways to express with watercolor. The direct style of painting uses brushstrokes and chromatic color to create excitement and capture the effects of light and texture. Each lesson begins with a study for drawing and composition. Learn the fundamentals or take your art to the next level with this great class.
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Expression in Acrylics with Steve KleierInstructor: Steve C. Kleier Tuesdays, 1:30 PM - 4:00 PMClass Starts on Apr 2, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio Spring Term: April 2 - June 25 (No class April 9)
I begin each new term reviewing fudementals. Make sure to come to the first lessons if you are a beginner.
Modern acrylic is a great way to paint! The fast drying time and easy clean up makes it perfect for beginners and anyone who enjoys working fast and wants good color. Learn to use a palette knife to add interest and excitement to your painting. We often begin with a study for drawing and composition and use a brush to lay in color. join us and try this exciting way to paint. All levels welcome.
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Veteran's Art Class with Steve KleierInstructor: Steve C. Kleier Tuesdays, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMClass Starts on Apr 16, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio Spring Term: April 16 - June 4
We are proud to offer this free art class to any US Military Veteran. The class is designed to expose the student to traditional drawing and painting techniques in a relaxed environment.
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Expressive Oil Painting, Fresh Flower Still Life with Joanne Radmilovich KollmanInstructor: Joanne R. Kollman Saturdays, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PMClass Starts on May 11, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio A Spring Term Session 2: May 11 - June 15
Paint a new, colorful, fresh flower still life every week. Instructor specialized in expressive alla-prima painting. Work on your oil painting skills, composition and expressive mark making. Classes include instruction, demonstrations, and individual help. All levels welcome. Contact instructor if you have never tried oils and would like to.
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Oil Painting: Focus on Eyes with Joanne MehlInstructor: Joanne Mehl Mondays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PMClass Starts on Jun 10, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio A June 10 and June 17
Many artists struggle with painting the eyes in portraits and figures. We tend to paint our symbolic idea of eyes, rather than what eyes actually look like.
Working from the model, we will look at the shape of the eyes themselves, how they are placed in the skull, and the surrounding anatomical structures. Our goals will be to size the eyes correctly, and accurately see their shape while rendering a profile, three-quarter view, and straight-on view of the model.
Bring the painting or drawing media in which you are most comfortable. Dry or wet media, black and white or color are welcome.
Note: This class is about structure and seeing. We will not be delving into color in this class
Questions? Email the instructor at joannemehl@comcast.net
To learn more about Joanne Mehl and her work, please visit:
JoanneMehl.com
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 Explore your Potential in Acrylic Painting with Wayne JiangInstructor: Wayne Jiang Thursdays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PMClass Starts on Jun 13, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio B are in your artistic journey.
We’ll explore classical, impressionistic, and modern painting styles and apply these styles in portrait, landscape, and still life paintings. By gaining color
theory and composition knowledge, your painting process will not only be enjoyable, but also successful. By the end of this class, you’ll complete
artworks suitable for framing. The more adventuresome students will learn advanced old master techniques such as layering and glazing. And Wayne
will help those who want to develop their own personal style or paint their own subject.
Another added bonus of this class is the guided museum tours. In these tours, Wayne will point out many of the subtle old masters techniques. With
plenty of time to talk about these techniques, you’ll get ideas how to apply these techniques in your own work.
Don’t have acrylic paint or canvases? No worries. High quality acrylic paint and painting surfaces will be provided for a small fee.
Summer Term: June13 - September 5 (no class July 4)
This unique class is designed for those new to acrylic as well as for experienced acrylic painters. Build confidence as you learn techniques that take advantage of this versatile, practical, and non-toxic painting medium.
With a master guide by your side, Wayne will spend time getting to know you and your goals. With lots of individual coaching and step-by-step instructions, Wayne will help you take your painting to the next level no matter where you are in your artistic journey.
We’ll explore classical, impressionistic, and modern painting styles and apply these styles in portrait, landscape, and still life paintings. By gaining color theory and composition knowledge, your painting process will not only be enjoyable, but also successful. By the end of this class, you’ll complete artworks suitable for framing.
The more adventuresome students will learn advanced old master techniques such as layering and glazing. And Wayne will help those who want to develop their own personal style or paint their own subject.
Another added bonus of this class is the guided museum tours. In these tours, Wayne will point out many of the subtle old masters techniques. With plenty of time to talk about these techniques, you’ll get ideas how to apply these techniques in your own work.
Don’t have acrylic paint or canvases? No worries. High quality acrylic paint and painting surfaces will be provided for a small fee.
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Intermediate Watercolor with Anji GraingerInstructor: Angela Grainger Thursdays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PMClass Starts on Jun 27, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio Summer Term: June 27 - September 5 (No class July 4)
Continue developing your watercolor skills with this more specialized class. Take Basic watercolor techniques and expand into different ways to explore the medium, including: negative painting, using masking medium for resist, and experimental methods of pouring through papers and natural fibers through papers and natural fibers. Strong emphasis on composition and design to help in advancing your techniques. Some basis watercolor experience required.
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 Painting the Figure Outside with Joanne MehlInstructor: Joanne Mehl Tuesdays, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMClass Starts on Jul 9, 2019Location: None Selected
July 9 and July 16
Join us outside this summer and experience the joy of painting the figure en plein air! Painting the costumed model while enjoying the beautiful summer weather has been a time-honored activity since before the Impressionists. Why should they have all the fun? Bring a human element to your paintings while reveling in the vibrant color effects of sunlight and shadow!
We will be painting in select park locations around Portland.
Painting the figure outdoors requires that you work quickly, making accommodations for the changing light.
We will learn how to:
1. Select a viewpoint least affected by changing light.
2. Quickly compose and sketch your painting.
3. Observe and paint values.
4. Create harmonious color.
Questions? Email the instructor at joannemehl@comcast.net
To learn more about Joanne Mehl and her work, please visit: www.JoanneMehl.com
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 Painting the Nude in Oils Using the Zorn Palette with Joanne MehlInstructor: Joanne Mehl Tuesdays, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMClass Starts on Jul 30, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio A Many artists struggle with rendering flesh tones when painting the figure – too many color choices can lead to confusion and frustration. But working in a more limited palette allows greater control in color mixing, and also increases the painting's color harmony.
Working from the live model we will sharpen our figure painting skills while using the Zorn palette of Titanium White, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red, and Ivory Black.
We will use the Zorn palette to help you:
- Simplify color mixing. With fewer colors, it’s easier to choose the best color to add to any given mixture.
- Better understand how your colors work together.
- Achieve color harmony. Fewer colors means fewer color variations.
- More easily see and control values.
- Learn to recognize and use warm and cool color temperatures.
Questions? Email the instructor at joannemehl@comcast.net
To learn more about Joanne Mehl and her work, please visit: www.JoanneMehl.com
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Pastel |
 Pastel Fundamentals and More with Brenda BoylanInstructor: Brenda Boylan Tuesdays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PMClass Starts on Mar 19, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio Spring term: Mar 19 - May 14 (no class April 9 and 23)
Brenda offers students a fun, and exciting pace of thorough pastel instruction. In this course we will cover everything pastel that is 'chalk full' of information withplenty of time to practice and finesse your newfound knowledge. We will build upon your skill, understanding, and confidence in the medium through a progressionof exercises on the many aspects of pastels. We will be breaking down the values of pastels, exploring the facets of mark-making, discovering your style with pastels, underpainting techniques, and more. This is a great course for those who wish to discover the medium, learn about pastel on a broader level, or for those who wish to push their pastel work to the next level. Perfect for Beginner to Intermediate levels.
Prerequisites: must have the ability to draw for a successful experience.
Due to sequence of serious there are no drop-ins available.
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Spring Pastel - Bring on the Light with Susan KuznitskyInstructor: Susan Kuznitsky Thursdays, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PMClass Starts on Mar 28, 2019Location: Downstairs Studio A Spring Term: March 28 - May 30 (no class April 11 and 18)
Whether you are new to pastels or have been working with then for awhile, this class will help take you to the next level by focusing on vibrant underpaintings and methods of layering to bring light into whatever subject matter you choose. We will work from photo references and still life. Drop ins welcome.
No refunds once the class series has started but makeups are available on alternate days during the series.
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Photo/Digital Arts |
Digital Photography with Michael Lerch: Editing for BeginnersInstructor: Michael Lerch Wednesdays, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMClass Starts on Mar 27, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio This class will cover an introduction to Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom.
Students will learn the differences between the two programs as well as introductory editing techniques to help strengthen their photos.
Students are encouraged to bring some of their own photographs and laptops to edit during the class.
March 27, 2019
This class will cover an introduction to Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom.
Students will learn the differences between the two programs as well as introductory editing techniques to help strengthen their photos.
Students are encouraged to bring some of their own photographs and laptops to edit during the class.
No drop-in, Registration required
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 Digital Photography with Michael Lerch: Beginning BasicsInstructor: Michael Lerch Wednesdays, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMClass Starts on Apr 3, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio This class will cover an introduction to Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom.
Students will learn the differences between the two programs as well as introductory editing techniques to help strengthen their photos.
Students are encouraged to bring some of their own photographs and laptops to edit during the class.
Spring Term: April 3, 2019
This course is designed for the absolute beginner or for self-taught photographers who would like to expand their knowledge. We will learn many of the settings of the digital camera and how to use them effectively (exposure, shooting modes, white balance, and more) as well as working with different lenses. We will also discuss practical applications to gain an understanding of the best situations to use different capabilities of your camera, and answer any questions you might have.
Pre-registration is required for this course.
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 Digital Photography with Michael Lerch: Digital Editing with PhotoshopInstructor: Michael Lerch Wednesdays, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMClass Starts on Apr 17, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio This class will cover an introduction to Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom.
Students will learn the differences between the two programs as well as introductory editing techniques to help strengthen their photos.
Students are encouraged to bring some of their own photographs and laptops to edit during the class.
Spring Term: April 17 and May 15, 2019
This class will cover working with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom. Students will learn the differences between the two programs as well as introductory editing techniques to help strengthen their photos. Half of each class will cover a different lesson each session while the remainder of the time is devoted to developing the individual needs of each student. While a laptop isn't mandatory, students are encouraged to bring their laptop and some of their own photographs to work with so that the experience will be more hands on.
Pre-registration is required for this course.
April 17th the lesson will be "Making your image pop using HDR". May 15th the lesson will be "Cutting, Masking, and Selecting"
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Digital Photography with Michael Lerch: Photographing Paintings and DrawingsInstructor: Michael Lerch Wednesdays, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMClass Starts on May 1, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio This class will cover an introduction to Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom.
Students will learn the differences between the two programs as well as introductory editing techniques to help strengthen their photos.
Students are encouraged to bring some of their own photographs and laptops to edit during the class.
Spring Term: May 1, 2019
This class is designed for painters or other artists who wish to learn how to photograph their artwork. We will be covering best practices for photographing your own artwork to share on the internet, as well as tips for editing the photographs afterwards for sharing on the internet.
Pre-registration is required for this course. Please bring your camera and its instruction manual to the course.
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Digital Photography with Michael Lerch: Lighting and Flash PhotographyInstructor: Michael Lerch Wednesdays, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMClass Starts on May 29, 2019Location: Upstairs Studio This class will cover an introduction to Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom.
Students will learn the differences between the two programs as well as introductory editing techniques to help strengthen their photos.
Students are encouraged to bring some of their own photographs and laptops to edit during the class.
Spring Term: May 29, 2019
This class will explore light and how to best use it to the advantage of the photographer. Lighting is extremely important in photography and can transform a good image into a great one. We will cover manipulating natural light as well as flash photography and setting up studio lighting. We will also learn how to modify light for additional effects. Pre-registration is required for this course. Please bring your camera and its instruction manual to the course.
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