This class offers students the opportunity to join fellow artists in practicing drawing the nude figure. All mediums are welcome. OSA provides talented professional models, a studio facilitator, easels, chairs, drawing benches, and boards.

Please remember to tip your model.

Questions? Please contact Joanne R. Kollman at joradarts@gmail.com

“BOTANICAL DRAWING” WITH JANET PARKER

First Friday, April 3, 2020 | 7 - 9pm | $20

The month of April in Oregon marks the beginning of spring and all the wonderful seasonal growth it brings! Join us for April’s “Botanical Drawing” Drink & Draw and learn fun ways to recreate the natural beauty that surrounds us. We’ll have vases of seasonal flowers to inspire. OSA will provide the materials, wine and refreshments.

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

This class will help improve new student's understanding of the human figure’s complex construction. Each principal is taught step by step as the class studies the anatomical structure by breaking down the forms of the figure into geometric concepts and drawing them in space. Rather than copy, this course will help students analyze the figure’s key landmarks, form sense and construction as well as a greater ability to render a figure from life and from memory.

Using mixed media students will draw and paint botanical flora native to the region. Students will use poster-sized topographical maps as their canvas, resulting in a beautiful piece worthy of framing.

Topographic maps included with cost of class. Please contact the instructor for your suggested materials list or any questions: lionandpoppy@gmail.com

(503)214-0611

Create an illustrated and hand lettered family tree. 

Beginning with a mapped plan of  your family lineage we will design and create an illustrated family history. 

Also known as the pop-can pen; this technique will allow students to learn to write with colored inks and watercolors using a a folded pen. The color change and spontaneous nature of lettering with this tool will let students let go and let it flow.

Please contact the instructor for your suggested materials list or any questions: lionandpoppy@gmail.com

(503)214-0611

Create an illustrated and hand lettered family tree. 

Beginning with a mapped plan of  your family lineage we will design and create an illustrated family history. 

In this course, students will find beauty in the everyday and learn techniques for creating vibrant sketchbook pages. Students will illustrate the things around them that that exist as a part of daily routine. A special mug steaming on the table, the package of half eaten biscuits, and the plant on the windowsill. A tube of toothpaste and toothbrush. Labels, objects, things in the neighborhood; they all hold special magic. In this class different materials and techniques will be explored to create mini-masterpieces of the sweeter moments in life.

Please contact the instructor for your suggested materials list or any questions: lionandpoppy@gmail.com

(503)214-0611

Create an illustrated and hand lettered family tree. 

Beginning with a mapped plan of  your family lineage we will design and create an illustrated family history. 

In this class, students will learn to write using an ink pot and flexible pointed pen nib to create beautiful calligraphed letters and words. The instructor will focus on understanding the nib and how to hold it, as well as how to make it flex to create the elegant thicks and thins that pointed pen calligraphy is known for. 

Please contact the instructor for your suggested materials list or any questions: lionandpoppy@gmail.com

(503)214-0611

Create an illustrated and hand lettered family tree. 

Beginning with a mapped plan of  your family lineage we will design and create an illustrated family history. 

Though gouache is considered somewhat of a watercolor-like paint it is very opaque and flat in appearance which makes it perfect for painting on darker papers to create beautiful dramatic pieces that pop with color. It is the go-to medium of designers. Learn to plan your painting with a base color and then build upon it in layers. Designs painted in gouache are reproduced beautifully on everything from paper cards, magazines and art prints to fabrics and metals. Basically any surface! 

Please contact the instructor for your suggested materials list or any questions: lionandpoppy@gmail.com

(503)214-0611

Create an illustrated and hand lettered family tree. 

Beginning with a mapped plan of  your family lineage we will design and create an illustrated family history. 

Monotypes are a natural extension from painting into printmaking. It is often referred to as the “painterly print.” However, there are several techniques in this unique process which yields effects and imagery that can’t be achieved through painting. This class will focus on various monotype techniques – from the traditional to the experimental – while students are encouraged to pursue their own artistic voice. Ink and paper will be provided through materials fee.

Scott Gellatly is an exhibiting artist, working in oil paint, casein, watercolor and monotype. Scott is also the Product Manager at Gamblin Artists Colors.

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.

Spring Term: May 7 - July 16 (no class July 2)
Skill Level: All
Drop-ins Welcome

This course is designed to help students build confidence while learning new techniques that take advantage of this versatile, practical, and non-toxic painting medium. The instructor offers lots of individual coaching and step-by-step instructions to help students take thier painting to the next level. Explore diverse subjects using acrylic: portrait, landscape, and still life paintings. Students will also learn color theory and composition knowledge so that the painting process will not only be enjoyable, but also successful. By the end of this class, student's will complete artworks suitable for framing.

Students new to acrylic, will learn the essential techniques of: color mixing, blending, and transitioning to acrylic from other mediums. Advanced students will learn old master techniques like layering and glazing. Each student will have the opportunity to develop their own personal style and work on their own projects under the instructors guidence. Another added bonus of this class is the guided museum tours. In these tours, the instructor will point out many of the subtle old masters techniques. Don’t have acrylic paint or canvases? No worries. High quality acrylic paint and painting surfaces will be provided for a small fee.