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Tag Archive for: Gabrielle Siekman

Self-Portraits from Life
Friday, 9:00 am
October 24 – November 14 | Ages 16-99+

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Join us in all the excitement of a brand new portrait painting class!

In this class we will each become our own live model! Using a mirror, we will study our own faces and paint self-portraits. We will play with color and mood, and attempt to capture the “essence” of ourselves, rather than a perfect picture.

All skill levels are welcome!

No makeup classes will be made available in the case of illness or inclement weather

Instructor:  Gabrielle Siekman

Supply List

All supplies provided

Due to the nature of the materials, we recommend that you bring an apron or an over-shirt.

 

Portraits in Charcoal
Friday, 9:00 am
September 26 – October 17 | Ages 16-99+

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Explore the unique process of  creating charcoal portraits in this brand new 4-week class!

During this exciting class, you will learn how to practice with gesture studies, practice toning the paper for easy wipe-away sketching, develop contrast and value skills, working in a top-bottom approach, and techniques for achieving crisp details for a photo-like portrait.

All skill levels are welcome.

No makeup classes will be made available in the case of illness or inclement weather

Instructor: Gabrielle Siekman

 

Supply List

All Supplies Included

Beginner Oil Painting
Tuesdays, 6:00 pm
September 23 – November 11 | Ages 16-99+

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Be introduced to the wonderful world of oil painting! We will discuss the value of underpainting, and the difference that a color vs a monochrome underpainting can make. We will look at how to choose reference photos, and use them as a tool to achieve your desired look, as well as discuss seeing and painting light and shadow.

No makeup classes will be made available in the case of illness or inclement weather

Instructor:  Gabrielle Siekman 

Supply List

All supplies provided

Due to the nature of the materials, we recommend that you bring an apron or an over-shirt.

 

Oil Painting Portraits
Monday, 6:00 pm
September 22 – November 10 | Ages 16-99+

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Join us in all the excitement of a brand new portrait painting class!

In this fun 8-week oil painting class, students will learn new painting techniques such as monotone underpainting, mixing the correct colors on a palette, and blending and glazing techniques to help achieve a crisp photo-like finished product.

All skill levels are welcome!

No makeup classes will be made available in the case of illness or inclement weather

Instructor:  Gabrielle Siekman

Supply List

All supplies provided

Due to the nature of the materials, we recommend that you bring an apron or an over-shirt.